Brizeida Barajas
La Puente,CA
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Zuum Transportation
09.2024 - Current
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
Product Coordinator
Zuum Transportation
08.2023 - 09.2024
- Reviewed sales, customer concerns, and new opportunities to drive business strategy at weekly planning sessions.
- Coordinated project planning and execution with team members and team leads.
- Documented user stories, specifications, and product features into detailed work order to communicate across teams and build mandatory requirements.
- Collaborated with sales, marketing, and support teams to launch products on time and within budget.
- Owned and prioritized product backlog.
- Oversaw entire product deployments from vision and creation to rollout and delivery.
- Coordinated with software developers to create custom applications and trackers to achieve client goals.
Scrum Master
Zuum Transportation
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Applied agile methodology to shorten cycle time and achieve target margins.
- Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
- Planned Agile best practices and encouraged team cohesion, overcoming impediments, and hurdles to productivity.
- Managed product backlog and supported Scrum framework for monthly sprint releases.
- Led sprint reviews and planning meetings to promote full team engagement.
- Collaborated with product owners, team members, technologists, and other scrum masters to define solutions and drive progress.
- Worked closely and listened to team members' feedback to identify issues and resolve conflicts.
Quality Assurance Specialist
Zuum Transportation
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Educated employees on specific QA standards and confirmed maintenance of standards.
- Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
- Conducted investigations into questionable test results.
- Conducted data review and followed standard practices to find solutions.
- Reviewed production processes and identified potential quality issues.
- Evaluated customer problems, implemented resolutions, and followed up with clients to manage additional problems and maintain satisfaction.
- Hosted daily status calls and weekly ad hoc meetings with clients to promote client satisfaction and keep all parties abreast of changing environment.
- Tailored customer relationships by determining expected needs and finding correct solutions.
- Established strong relationships with key customers, resulting in increased customer loyalty.
Import Specialist
Global Fairways
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Processed customs declarations and maintained records of customs documents.
- Analyzed shipping reports to identify opportunities for cost savings.
- Established and built positive relationships with vendors and carriers, promoting competitive shipping rates and service.
- Prepared shipping documentation, maintaining compliance with US Customs and international regulations.
- Negotiated freight rates with carriers for international transportation of goods.
- Prepared and submitted reports on import and export activity to management.
- Maintained open communication with customers and overseas partners to update all parties on order and shipping changes.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customs brokers, freight forwarders and customers.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of US customs regulations and international trade laws.
Transportation Efficiency Agent
Zuum Transportation
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Built relationships with new and existing carriers
- Negotiate rates and deliver both long and short term shipping solutions for our customers
- Problem solve and make quick decisions to ensure customers freight is delivered on time
- Make profit based decisions utilizing market data, lane history, and strategic judgement
- Maintain positive relationships with customers.
Import Specialist
MIQ Logistics
04.2017 - 02.2018
- Handled dozens of import LCL, FCL, and air shipments from A-Z
- Created container devanning instructions and sent to CFS
- Reviewed shipping documents and created arrival notices for customs brokers
- Classified freight and processed customs clearance
- Maintained constant communication with customers with updates and delays during transit
- Obtained quotes from carriers, warehouses & provided them to overseas agents and customers
- Arranged pick up and deliveries from ports or CFS
- Stayed in close contact with many mainstream importing companies and multimillion dollar accounts.
Import Coordinator
Newport Logistics
07.2015 - 03.2017
- Oversaw timely and accurate US Customs filings and related documents to facilitate communications flow.
- Responded to customs, customer and internal requests and notices about classification, duty rates and documentation requirements to support import regulations.
Education
Certified in Multimedia forms of Make-up for special effects, glamorous, theatre performance, and everyday wear. -
Make-Up Designoty
Burbank, CA01.2014
Skills
- Meeting facilitation
- Client Relations
- Stakeholder Communications
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Sprint Planning
- Resource Allocation
- Deadline-oriented
- Client Relationship Management
- Agile methodology knowledge
- Software Development Tools: JIRA, Confluence
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Certified ScrumMaster, Jan 2023
Timeline
Project Manager
Zuum Transportation
09.2024 - Current
Product Coordinator
Zuum Transportation
08.2023 - 09.2024
Scrum Master
Zuum Transportation
01.2023 - 08.2023
Quality Assurance Specialist
Zuum Transportation
01.2022 - 01.2023
Import Specialist
Global Fairways
05.2019 - 03.2020
Transportation Efficiency Agent
Zuum Transportation
09.2018 - 05.2019
Import Specialist
MIQ Logistics
04.2017 - 02.2018
Import Coordinator
Newport Logistics
07.2015 - 03.2017
Certified in Multimedia forms of Make-up for special effects, glamorous, theatre performance, and everyday wear. -
Make-Up Designoty
- Certified ScrumMaster, Jan 2023
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