Christy Hunter
Glen Ellyn,Il
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Pricing and Signing Specialist
DHL Global Forwarding
CHICAGO, IL
01.2024 - Current
- Reviewed and updated pricing for products on a regular basis.
- Created and maintained reports of product prices for management review.
- Assisted in the development of pricing strategies to maximize profits.
- Evaluated customer needs to determine appropriate price points for products.
- Negotiated pricing terms and conditions with vendors and customers.
- Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for new or improved pricing models.
- Researched industry standards in order to make recommendations regarding competitive prices for products or services offered by the organization.
- Monitored competitor's prices and adjusted accordingly when needed.
- Worked closely with sales teams to assess profit margins and adjust items and categories.
- Communicated with vendors to set up long-term discounts and special vendor deals.
- Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
Accounting Analyst
DHL Global Forwarding
Chicago, IL
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Reviewed and analyzed financial statements to detect discrepancies and irregularities.
- Supported the Accounts Payable team with vendor inquiries, invoice processing, payment runs.
- Researched and resolved issues with billing and invoices.
- Recorded customer payments into general ledger and posted cash, checks, and credit, and debit card transactions.
- Reviewed accounts with credit balances to determine accuracy of refunds.
- Recorded debit, credit and account transactions in computer spreadsheets and databases.
- Handled accounts payable and receivable, including invoicing and payment processing.
Ocean Export Agent
DHL Global Forwarding
CHICAGO , IL
04.2015 - 08.2022
- Arranged collection or delivery of cargo from suppliers or warehouses for export shipments.
- Investigated discrepancies in freight bills to resolve any disputes or financial issues.
- Assisted customers with international shipping documentation, such as commercial invoices, packing lists, and certificates of origin.
- Prepared export declarations and other documents required by customs authorities.
- Monitored cargo movements through ports and tracked shipments using online tools.
- Managed customer accounts including billing, invoicing, payments, and collections.
- Updated computer system with details such as dimensions, weights and general waybill data.
- Retrieved stored items and traced lost shipments, when necessary.
- Estimated freight and postal rates to track shipment costs and weights.
FLIGHT CHART COLLATOR
Jeppesen
Lombard, IL
02.2013 - 03.2014
- Inspect finished products for quality assurance purposes.
- Ensure that all safety protocols are followed at all times.
- Verify product numbers against job orders prior to beginning each run.
- Keep accurate records of production runs and completed jobs for reference purposes.
- Train new employees on how to operate the collators correctly and safely.
- Follow written instructions provided by customers regarding specific job requirements.
- Communicate effectively with other team members regarding progress of current jobs.
- Examined and produced specific job orders.
- Met production schedules and throughput yield targets.
- Monitored team progress to complete projects within deadlines, including large print jobs and rush orders.
Lockbox Clerk
Regulus
Naperville, IL
01.2004 - 10.2012
- Prepared and processed lockbox deposits for customers, ensuring accuracy of information and data entry.
- Maintained records of daily lockbox transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, and transfers.
- Performed daily reconciliation of cash accounts to ensure accurate record keeping.
- Processed returned checks according to company policy guidelines.
- Generated reports detailing all incoming and outgoing funds from the lockbox system.
- Utilized various computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite to track financial data associated with the lockbox system.
- Trained new hires on proper use of software applications used in the Lockbox department.
- Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.
- Prepared bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts and sending cash and checks to banks.
- Matched orders with invoices and recorded required information.
- Handled accounts payable and receivable, including invoicing and payment processing.
Education
High School Diploma -
PROVISO EAST HIGH SCHOOL
MAYWOOD 06-1994
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Professionalism
- Quality Control
- Customer Service
Timeline
Pricing and Signing Specialist
DHL Global Forwarding
01.2024 - Current
Accounting Analyst
DHL Global Forwarding
08.2022 - 01.2024
Ocean Export Agent
DHL Global Forwarding
04.2015 - 08.2022
FLIGHT CHART COLLATOR
Jeppesen
02.2013 - 03.2014
Lockbox Clerk
Regulus
01.2004 - 10.2012
High School Diploma -
PROVISO EAST HIGH SCHOOL