Resourceful professional with experience in customs clearances and shipment coordination. Skilled in cargo management and knowledgeable about customs regulations. Expertly develops client relationships and provides tailored solutions.
Collaborative coordinator eager to leverage knowledge in freight forwarding and logistics. Skilled in tracking shipments, managing customs documentation and working effectively with cross-functional teams. Strong negotiation skills with good understanding of international trade regulations.
Efficient Import Coordinator with extensive experience in logistics and international trade. Skilled in coordinating import activities, customs clearance and freight forwarding.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Customs Import Specialist
FedEx Logistics
07.2016 - Current
Gather information from FedEx Logistics systems for distribution and report building.
Facilitate all necessary entry processing and cage functions to secure release of shipments in a timely and accurate manner according to Customs Border Protection and Participating Government Agency regulations and time frames
Sort and assigns departmental incoming work and monitor daily workflow to ensure regulatory timeframes are met
Responsible for various tasks as they are assigned.
Coordinate logistics for successful importation of high-value merchandise, ensuring proper handling and transportation arrangements were made.
ECO Import Coordinator (FDA)
FedEx Logistics
01.2013 - 07.2016
Updated FedEx Dispute Tracking System (DTS) in a timely manner to show status and closure of cases
Initiated and process vendor rebills reports using on-line billing application
Calculated adjusted duties/taxes/fees payable to U.S.
Prepared entry packages for submission to CBP and ensures timely filing
Processed single informal entries in a correct and timely manner
Comply job-specific reports
Participated in industry training sessions to stay current on changing regulations affecting international trade.
Assisted in the development of departmental policies and procedures related to import operations, promoting consistency across the organization.
Demonstrated keen attention to detail in reviewing shipping documents, ensuring accuracy and avoiding costly errors or penalties from noncompliance.
Trained team members on import procedures and regulatory requirements, elevating overall performance standards within the department.
Collaborated with internal departments, contributing to efficient inventory management and order fulfillment processes.
Accurately input shipment details into company's system.
Supervisor
Sitel Inc.
09.2005 - 06.2008
Campaign 1: I worked on the Pearson Project
The Pearson Project was a government contract that involved assisting Medicaid & Medicare members with choosing a drug prescription plan
I was responsible for up to 30 CSRs
My duties entailed coaching, monitoring, training, tracking performance, attendance, interviewing, hiring and terminating
Campaign 2: The Health Services Department was responsible for creating medical authorizations for hospitals and doctors' offices
My role was to provide direction for up to 100 Intake Coordinators in the Health Services Department for the Wellcare Insurance account
Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
Initiated personnel/HR actions such as recruiting, interviews, payroll, promotions, transfers and discharges
Boosted team performance by developing customer service training materials and conducting service training.
Ensure consistent achievement of key performance metrics
Coached & developed agents for skills expansion
Planned, and evaluated workflow
Coordinated work activities to achieve the volume expected to meet client operational requirements
Monitored agent calls for quality assurance & track performance of agents
Measured, reported & communicated metric goal attainment for assigned team
Performed Work Force Management imperatives by regulating & adjusting necessary changes to agent schedules.
Customer Interactive Specialist
Affiliated Computer Services
10.2001 - 05.2005
Offered tech support for various fax machines via email & telephone
Improved customer satisfaction rates through proactive problem-solving and efficient complaint resolution.
Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
Interpreted clients' needs and introduced services to fit specific requirements.
Attended training programs to deepen professional skillset and assisted in training fellow store associates on existing and new training programs.
Listened and responded to customer requests and forwarded necessary information to superiors.
Sold fax machines, printers & their accessories
Processed work orders, sales orders & equipment swaps.
Customer Service Agent
Concord EFS National Bank
04.1998 - 06.2001
Trained & offered floor support for up to 30 agents
Interacted with various departments such as Sales, Account Management & Retail Customer Service
Demonstrated empathy in handling difficult situations, fostering trust and loyalty among customers.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently resolving inquiries and addressing concerns.
Effectively managed escalations from dissatisfied customers, working closely with management to ensure timely resolutions that maintained brand reputation.
Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
Demonstrated high attention to detail, organization and management of multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
Utilized strong problem-solving skills to quickly identify and address customer issues.
Maintained a high level of professionalism when interacting with customers, ensuring positive experiences.
Expedited resolution times by effectively prioritizing and managing multiple cases simultaneously.
Addressed customer account discrepancies and concerns.
Education
BBA - Business Administration And Management
Strayer University
Memphis, TN
01.2012
High School Diploma -
Treadwell High
Memphis, TN
06.1994
Skills
Import Documentation
International Trade Regulations
Transportation Planning
Customs Brokerage
Trade Compliance
Customs Compliance
HS Classification
Tariff coding system
Import management
Documentation skills
Data Entry
Product Classification
Payment Calculation
Attributes
Microsoft Publisher
Power Point
Word, Excel
Outlook
Microsoft Edge
Strong oral and written communication skills
References
Cindy Jones 901.691.2086, Former Employee
Jermaine Jordan 901.233.5105 Current Manager
Keisha Glasper 901.679.9231 Former Employee
Tasha Mcgregory 901.581.5748 Former Colleague
Volunteer Experience
Ambassador for Law Enforcement at the Memphis Police Department
ABetterMemphis.Com (Non-Profit Organization)
Activities Coordinator at the Temple of Praise Ministry
Timeline
Customs Import Specialist
FedEx Logistics
07.2016 - Current
ECO Import Coordinator (FDA)
FedEx Logistics
01.2013 - 07.2016
Supervisor
Sitel Inc.
09.2005 - 06.2008
Customer Interactive Specialist
Affiliated Computer Services
10.2001 - 05.2005
Customer Service Agent
Concord EFS National Bank
04.1998 - 06.2001
BBA - Business Administration And Management
Strayer University
High School Diploma -
Treadwell High
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