Brandon Criswell
OVID,Michigan
Summary
Experienced logistics coordinator bringing eight years of coordinating shipments, collaborating with freight carriers and managing customer needs. Meticulous, resilient and flexible in handling diverse issues.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Import/Export Coordinator
Dart Container Corporation
04.2020 - 09.2024
- Preparing and reviewing shipping documents, including bills of lading, packing lists, and commercial invoices.
- Coordinating the transportation of goods, including booking cargo space and arranging for customs clearance.
- Communicating with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and other transportation providers to ensure that shipments are delivered on time and within budget.
- Monitoring inventory levels and coordinating with suppliers to ensure that goods are delivered according to schedule.
- Maintaining records of all import and export transactions, including tracking shipments and preparing reports on shipping costs and delivery times.
- Ensuring compliance with import/export regulations, including obtaining necessary licenses and permits, and keeping up-to-date with changes in trade laws and regulations.
- Resolving any issues that arise during the import/export process, such as customs delays or shipment errors.
- Coding invoices for payment
- Run Denied Party Screenings on business partners
Traffic Scheduler
Dart Container Corporation
06.2016 - 04.2020
- Utilized the SAP system to successfully tender orders to Dart's carriers/vendors
- Improved overall workflow efficiency by collaborating with team leads to identify bottlenecks, establish priorities, and develop solutions for process improvement.
- Maximized efficiency in project delivery through strategic prioritization of tasks based on urgency, complexity, and available resources.
- Utilized scheduling software to its full potential, enabling more accurate and efficient planning.
- Utilize dedicated fleets (DTX & dedicated carriers)
- Communicate with Production Planning, Distribution, Sales and Accounts Receivable representatives
- Plan expedited shipments and communicate with warehouses to accommodate loading without disrupting warehouse operations
- Identify returned and refused shipments, past due orders, and carrier limitations
- Reduced scheduling conflicts and ensured timely execution of tasks through proactive rescheduling and resource allocation adjustments.
- Maintained high levels of customer satisfaction through diligent scheduling coordination, ensuring all deliverables were met within agreed timeframes.
- Consistently met deadlines by effectively allocating resources, tracking progress, and making necessary adjustments to schedules as needed.
- Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
Janitorial Assistant
Clean Team USA
04.2014 - 06.2016
- Enhanced cleanliness by performing regular sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming tasks.
- Improved overall appearance of the facility with thorough dusting and polishing procedures.
- Maintained a healthy environment by disinfecting surfaces and removing trash daily.
- Promoted safety by promptly addressing spills and other potential hazards.
- Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
Technician - Tire Lube and Express
Walmart
04.2013 - 07.2013
- Changed oil and filters in customer vehicles and safely disposed of used oil in approved receptacles.
- Kept shop areas neat, clean, and free of safety hazards.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate tire and lube services.
- Performed tire rotations and recommended necessary tire replacements to promote tire functionality and vehicle safety.
- Installed wiper blades and headlamps and confirmed items' functionality to promote safe vehicle operation.
Truck Unloader
Walmart
11.2011 - 04.2013
- Loaded packages onto pallets and into staging areas as directed.
- Handled hazardous materials with care by following relevant safety guidelines to avoid environmental hazards.
- Worked with team members to move and load cargo properly and safely.
- Achieved smoother workflow, collaborating effectively with team members to unload trucks quickly and efficiently.
- Used barcode scanners and other technology to track and document cargo information.
- Communicated with supervisors and other personnel to coordinate loading and unloading of goods.
- Stacked or assembled materials into bundles and banded bundles together, using banding machine clincher.
- Handled packages with care while transporting from truck to loading dock.
- Sorted and properly arranged items.
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to aid in safe transport of heavy items.
- Ensured correct distribution of products after unloading, liaising with warehouse staff regarding storage locations.
- Minimized product damage during unloading, utilizing proper lifting techniques and handling equipment.
Cart Attendant
Walmart
01.2010 - 11.2011
- Collected and returned all hand baskets and shopping carts to proper place for new customer use.
- Helped customers locate desired items and transfer oversized items to vehicles.
- Cleared parking lot of litter and foreign debris.
- Showcased strong work ethic by completing assigned tasks efficiently and reliably, even during inclement weather conditions.
- Helped with bagging customers' items and carrying oversized or overweight items to customer vehicles.
- Patrolled car park for unattended and loose shopping carts, preventing damage to patron vehicles.
- Removed broken and unserviceable carts from inventory for repair.
- Assisted in training new hires on proper procedures related to cart attendant responsibilities, fostering teamwork and collaboration.
- Improved customer satisfaction by efficiently collecting and organizing shopping carts in a timely manner.
3rd Shift Stocker
Walmart
08.2009 - 01.2010
- Stocked designated items on shelves, end caps and displays.
- Ensured timely completion of nightly stocking tasks, optimizing store readiness for the following day''s operation.
- Maintained proper storage of overstock items, keeping backroom areas organized and accessible for future use.
- Removed all boxes and related trash from sales floor and processed through compactors.
- Enhanced store appearance for better customer experience through meticulous shelf stocking and arrangement.
- Scanned shelves and product cases to locate expired, outdated, and spoiled items.
- Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
Education
No Degree - Automotive Technology
Baker College
Owosso, MIHigh School Diploma -
Laingsburg High School
Laingsburg, MI06-2009
Skills
- Teamwork orientation
- Time management expertise
- Customer Service
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Communication Skills
- Invoicing and shipping documentation
- Shipping procedures
- International shipments
- Spreadsheet tracking
- Vendor onboarding
- Warehouse and transportation operations
- Delivery confirmation
- Shipment coding
- Process Improvement
- E2open expertise
- Computer Skills
Accomplishments
Eight years of experience coordinating shipments utilizing SAP, Outlook, Word & Excel
Languages
English
Interests
- As a musician, I enjoy playing guitar in my spare time and playing a live show with my band
- Computers/Technology
- Transportation
- History
- Science
Timeline
Import/Export Coordinator
Dart Container Corporation
04.2020 - 09.2024
Traffic Scheduler
Dart Container Corporation
06.2016 - 04.2020
Janitorial Assistant
Clean Team USA
04.2014 - 06.2016
Technician - Tire Lube and Express
Walmart
04.2013 - 07.2013
Truck Unloader
Walmart
11.2011 - 04.2013
Cart Attendant
Walmart
01.2010 - 11.2011
3rd Shift Stocker
Walmart
08.2009 - 01.2010
No Degree - Automotive Technology
Baker College
High School Diploma -
Laingsburg High School
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