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Amanda J. Parrett

Amanda J. Parrett

Logistics Professional
Charlotte,NC

Summary

Multi-talented Freight Operational Specialist consistently rewarded for success in planning and operational improvements. Experience in policy development and staff management procedures positively impacting overall morale and productivity. Accomplished, knowledgeable and proficient with over 13 years of experience in logistics. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements. Consistently saved costs while increasing profits. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of priorities and training in moving all kinds of freight in all kinds of ways. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in a innovative company.

Work History

Landside Coordinator

Maersk Sealand
04.2022 - Current
  • Communicated with drivers and personnel to coordinate timely delivery of goods and materials.
  • Managed conflict resolutions with customers, drivers and other personnel to encourage professional relationships and promote respect.
  • Trained and provided guidance to new team members to apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
  • Ensure smooth execution of the intermodal shipment lifecycle by working closely with customers/truckers and internal support groups to achieve customer satisfaction goals through proactive and/or reactive issue resolution ownership.
  • Daily support of team in meeting established goals and KPIs using live dashboards, tracking of historical data, and the ability to shift team resources to high need areas.
  • Act as first level escalation point for internal/external stakeholders, after the frontline owner but before manager
  • Actively prevent service failures and collaborate with stakeholders to implement countermeasures when necessary.
  • Build rapport with and manage vendor performance related to customers cargo to ensure timely cargo delivery.

Ocean Import Coordinator

DSV Air & Sea
06.2021 - 04.2022
  • Responded to customs, customer and internal requests and notices about classification, duty rates and documentation requirements to support import regulations.
  • Created and transmitted accurate documentation to governmental agencies for import activities.
  • Liaised with sales department to develop customer-specific import handling procedures to enhance delivery methods and improve customer satisfaction.
  • Served as expert point-of-contact for internal and external questions and issues dealing with import and export operations to drive consistent communication.

Ocean Export Coordinator

Sparx Logistics
10.2019 - 06.2021
  • Prepared bills of lading, packing lists, dock receipts and certificates of origin for each shipment.
  • Maintained open communication with global locations to facilitate smooth collaboration.
  • Used Excel tracking spreadsheets to monitor information about customers, shipments and business activities.
  • Compared shipments and documents against past shipments and current industry standards / regulations to identify and resolve any compliance issues.
  • Handled pricing and routing for over 50 international shipments every month.
  • Developed and deepened successful partnerships with representatives of diverse shipping companies.
  • Saved company money by implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed long-standing problems..
  • Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.

Air Export Coordinator

Interglobal Forwarders
01.2017 - 10.2019
  • Developed and deepened successful partnerships with representatives of diverse shipping companies.
  • Handled pricing and routing for all international shipments.
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving internal operational issues.

Ocean Export Coordinator

OIA Global
08.2015 - 01.2017
  • Compared shipments and documents against standards to identify and resolve any compliance issues.
  • Prepared bills of lading, packing lists, dock receipts and certificates of origin for each shipment.
  • Maintained open communication with global locations to facilitate smooth collaboration.
  • Handled pricing and routing for over 50 international shipments every month.
  • Developed and deepened successful partnerships with representatives of diverse shipping companies.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving all issues.

Education

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Skills

  • Customer service skills
  • Billing management
  • Cargowise expertise
  • Shipment tracing
  • Paperwork preparation
  • Invoicing oversight
  • Price quoting
  • Relationship development
  • Team management
  • Business operations
  • Operational improvement
  • Project organization
  • MS Office
  • Process improvement
  • Problem resolution

Timeline

Landside Coordinator

Maersk Sealand
04.2022 - Current

Ocean Import Coordinator

DSV Air & Sea
06.2021 - 04.2022

Ocean Export Coordinator

Sparx Logistics
10.2019 - 06.2021

Air Export Coordinator

Interglobal Forwarders
01.2017 - 10.2019

Ocean Export Coordinator

OIA Global
08.2015 - 01.2017

University of Kentucky
Amanda J. ParrettLogistics Professional