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Ana Lourenco

Kinwood,TX

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Fastidious Export Agent with experience coordinating resources, paperwork and space to handle air and ocean exports. Forward-thinking, dedicated and systematic with strong attention to detail. Over 5 years of experience in exports and logistics.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Air Export Agent

JAS Forwarding-USA
Houston, TX
10.2022 - Current
  • Communicated with customers to provide updates on orders and arrange pick-up and delivery times.
  • Managed routing changes due to weather delays or other unforeseen issues.
  • Dispatched drivers for pickup and delivery of goods as required by clients' schedules.
  • Prepared customs clearance documentation according to country-specific requirements.
  • Developed relationships with vendors in order to secure competitive pricing for services provided.
  • Identified cost saving opportunities while optimizing transit times for customers' shipments.
  • Provided customer service support by answering inquiries regarding shipment status or delivery time frames.
  • Ensured compliance with U.S. Customs regulations when processing import and export documentation.
  • Assisted in preparing rate quotes for customers based on their individual needs.
  • Monitored cargo movements to ensure timely arrival at destination ports.
  • Inspected cargo prior to loading onto aircrafts to verify weight restrictions were not exceeded.
  • Maintained detailed records of all shipments and ensured accurate data entry into the system.
  • Responded promptly to customer complaints regarding lost or damaged goods during transit.
  • Verified accuracy of shipment information for international shipping requirements.
  • Coordinated and processed export documents, including commercial invoices, packing lists, air waybills, certificates of origin, shipper's letters of instruction, and other related documents.
  • Resolved discrepancies between customer requests and carrier availability as needed.
  • Processed paperwork for hazardous materials, ensuring safety guidelines were met prior to transport.
  • Communicated with global offices by telephone and email to facilitate smooth shipments.
  • Built and strengthened relationships with trucking companies and airlines to optimize daily operations.

Gateway Specialist

JAS Forwarding-USA
Houston, TX
10.2021 - 10.2022
  • Dispatched drivers for pickup and delivery of goods as required by clients' schedules.
  • Developed relationships with vendors in order to secure competitive pricing for services provided.
  • Negotiated freight rates with carriers based on volume discounts and special offers from suppliers.
  • Identified cost saving opportunities while optimizing transit times for customers' shipments.
  • Provided customer service support by answering inquiries regarding shipment status or delivery time frames.
  • Maintained detailed records of all shipments and ensured accurate data entry into the system.
  • Communicated with global offices by telephone and email to facilitate smooth shipments.
  • Organized destination-specific storage and delivery processes.
  • Discussed detailed port information to importers or exporters.

Warehouse Assistant

JAS Forwarding-USA
Houston, TX
07.2021 - 10.2021
  • Reported any damaged items or discrepancies in shipments to supervisor immediately.
  • Received and processed incoming orders, ensuring accuracy of information.
  • Verified stock inventory levels and maintained records of items shipped and received.
  • Cross-checked order forms against actual products received or sent out for accuracy.
  • Assisted in developing strategies for improving efficiency of daily operations.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies regarding proper storage of hazardous materials.
  • Recorded shipment data for reporting, accounting or recordkeeping purposes.
  • Prepared work orders, bills of lading or shipping orders to route materials.
  • Examined shipment contents and compare with manifests, invoices or orders to verify accuracy.
  • Computed shipping, storage or demurrage charges using computer or price list.
  • Corresponded with establishment representatives to rectify damages, shortages or nonconformance to specifications.
  • Troubleshot issues related to shipping and receiving in compliance with corporate procedures.

Finance Assistant

Colony Ridge
New Caney, TX
06.2020 - 07.2021
  • Prepared invoices for customers and suppliers.
  • Assisted managers with additional duties during employee absences.
  • Maintained a record of all financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Entered data into accounting software packages accurately and efficiently.
  • Created spreadsheets to track budget expenses and income.
  • Provided administrative support to the finance department, such as filing documents and responding to queries.
  • Processed payments received from customers in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Assessed data and information to check entries, calculations and billing codes for accuracy.
  • Managed customer complaints regarding billing errors or discrepancies.
  • Performed database entry updates to keep information current.
  • Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures, and correct problems with physical and digital files.
  • Established key relationships with peers throughout company to improve workflows and reduce communication bottlenecks.
  • Checked postings and documents for correctness, accuracy and proper coding.
  • Matched orders with invoices and recorded required information.
  • Classified and summarized financial data to compile and enter in financial records
  • Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.

Undersecretary of State

State Department of Science and Technology
Rio De Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
07.2013 - 07.2018

· Spearheaded the development of science and technology programs in the State of Rio de Janeiro, collaborating with private sector companies and research institutions to promote social inclusion of communities.

· Led initiatives to stimulate scientific research and technological innovation throughout the State.

· Oversaw the qualification process for undergraduate, graduate, and technical level programs to ensure quality standards and curriculum requirements were met.

Legislative Analyst

Legislative Assembly of Rio de Janeiro State
Rio De Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
06.2010 - 06.2013

· Oversaw the actions of the legislative assembly to ensure it was acting ethically and legally.

· Identified areas of deficiency.

· Recommended areas for improvement.

Institutional Analyst

Log-In Logistics Intermodal (Shipping Line)
Rio De Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
12.2008 - 08.2010
  • Acted as Log-In representative and liaison between the government, regulatory agencies, unions, and port authorities.

Attorney

Luchione Advogados
Rio De Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
08.2006 - 12.2008
  • Represented clients at trial proceedings before judges or juries.
  • Argued clearly, logically and persuasively in written and oral form.
  • Compiled evidence from police reports, medical records or other sources for use in court trials.
  • Advised clients on their legal rights, obligations and liabilities under applicable laws.
  • Attended hearings, mediations and negotiations on behalf of clients.
  • Interpreted laws and regulations in non-complex terminology to educate individuals.
  • Performed complex legal research to prepare for cases or arbitration.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop effective solutions to complex legal issues.
  • Administered complex civil or criminal litigation in trial and appellate courts.
  • Interpreted recent court opinions and current legal research to remain current with developments.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of changes in local, state and federal laws.
  • Filed appeals when necessary after a judgment is rendered in a case.
  • Analyzed relevant precedents set by previous court decisions.
  • Ensured compliance with state bar association rules regarding professional conduct.
  • Presented court cases to jurors and judges.
  • Drafted wills, powers of attorney, trusts and estate planning documents.

Administrative Assistant

Vale
Rio De Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
03.2000 - 11.2004
  • Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
  • Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other similar programs.
  • Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
  • Handled confidential documents in an organized fashion according to established protocol.
  • Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required by management staff.
  • Provided secretarial and office management support while building cooperative working relationships.
  • Responded effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
  • Scheduled appointments, meetings and events for management staff.
  • Provided administrative support to the executive team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
  • Coordinated appointments, meetings and conferences.
  • Managed database systems containing customer contact information.
  • Maintained accurate department and customer records.
  • Scheduled appointments between clients and customers and internal staff members.
  • Ensured efficient operation of office equipment such as printers, copiers and fax machines.
  • Coordinated mailings including sorting mail, preparing packages for shipping via courier service or postal service.
  • Assisted with the planning of special events by arranging catering services, securing venues and ordering promotional materials.
  • Created travel arrangements for senior managers according to their requirements.
  • Set up workshops, conferences and meetings by scheduling and reserving rooms and preparing supplies.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements and completed expense reports for travel reimbursement.

Education

Bachelor - Law

Universidade Candido Mendes
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
12-2005

Skills

  • Freight Forwarding
  • Rate Negotiation
  • Cost-Reduction Strategies
  • Customs Compliance

Certification

Dangerous Good Certificate (03/2023)

CargoWise Certified Operator (02/2024)

Pharma and Health Catalyst Certified (in Progress)

Languages

English
Full Professional
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited

Timeline

Air Export Agent

JAS Forwarding-USA
10.2022 - Current

Gateway Specialist

JAS Forwarding-USA
10.2021 - 10.2022

Warehouse Assistant

JAS Forwarding-USA
07.2021 - 10.2021

Finance Assistant

Colony Ridge
06.2020 - 07.2021

Undersecretary of State

State Department of Science and Technology
07.2013 - 07.2018

Legislative Analyst

Legislative Assembly of Rio de Janeiro State
06.2010 - 06.2013

Institutional Analyst

Log-In Logistics Intermodal (Shipping Line)
12.2008 - 08.2010

Attorney

Luchione Advogados
08.2006 - 12.2008

Administrative Assistant

Vale
03.2000 - 11.2004

Bachelor - Law

Universidade Candido Mendes

Dangerous Good Certificate (03/2023)

CargoWise Certified Operator (02/2024)

Pharma and Health Catalyst Certified (in Progress)

Ana Lourenco