Amanda Oliveira
Parkland,FL
Summary
Results-driven logistics and supply chain professional with extensive experience in international freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and strategic branch management. Proven expertise in financial oversight, compliance, team leadership, and customer relationship management. Fluent in English and Portuguese, with strong operational and analytical skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cross Department Specialist
Leschaco, Inc.
05.2021 - 01.2023
- Part-time / remote flexible role within the company
- Provided on-demand support across multiple departments, adapting to evolving business needs
- Assisted with training new employees and contributed to import projects with the Customs House Broker
- Assisted Accounting Department with demurrage invoice disputes and other financial matters
Branch Manager
Leschaco, Inc.
07.2015 - 07.2020
- Managed branch financials, including accounting, financial controlling, and strategic planning
- Ensured compliance with local and international trade laws and regulations
- Developed and maintained strong customer relationships, increasing client retention
- Led a team to optimize performance, achieving efficiency and operational excellence
- Oversaw and supported import/export staff, ensuring high-quality service delivery
Import Traffic Supervisor
Leschaco, Inc.
10.2012 - 06.2015
- Managed import operations, including customs clearance and delivery coordination
- Ensured timely and accurate customer service, resolving import-related issues
- Supervised and trained a team, monitoring performance and workload distribution
- Negotiated contracts with truckers, warehouses, and carriers for cost optimization
- Coordinated with U.S
- Customs and Border Protection for seamless compliance
Ocean Import/Export
Leschaco BRAZIL LTDA
05.2009 - 10.2009
Ocean Import Coordinator
Leschaco, Inc.
02.2008 - 04.2009
Education
No Degree - International Business
IMES – University of São Caetano Do Sul
Associate of Applied Science - International Business
Raritan Valley Community College
Somerville, NJ12.2007
Skills
- International Freight Forwarding & Customs Compliance
- Financial & Strategic Branch Management
- Customer Relationship Management & Negotiation
- Team Leadership & Performance Optimization
- Import/Export Operations & Documentation
- Hazardous Materials & Regulatory Compliance
- Supply Chain & Logistics Coordination
- IES CHB & ISF (Descartes) Software
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Import/Export Documentation & Compliance
Certification
- U.S. Department of Transportation – Basic Hazardous Materials Transportation Training, 2008
- International Letter of Credit & Incoterms, 2006
- Demystifying International Trade, 2005
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Cross Department Specialist
Leschaco, Inc.
05.2021 - 01.2023
Branch Manager
Leschaco, Inc.
07.2015 - 07.2020
Import Traffic Supervisor
Leschaco, Inc.
10.2012 - 06.2015
Ocean Import/Export
Leschaco BRAZIL LTDA
05.2009 - 10.2009
Ocean Import Coordinator
Leschaco, Inc.
02.2008 - 04.2009
No Degree - International Business
IMES – University of São Caetano Do Sul
Associate of Applied Science - International Business
Raritan Valley Community College
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