Cristina Garibay
Santa Paula,CA
Summary
I'm an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Skilled in building customer relationships and understanding customer needs. Strong communication and interpersonal skills for providing superior customer service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Logistics Planner
Venture Logistics Inc
Oxnard, California
12.2025 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of incoming and outgoing shipments to support inventory management.
- Prepared documentation for import/export compliance and regulatory requirements.
- Responded quickly to customer inquiries about order status or changes in schedules.
- Oversaw loading and unloading activities at warehouses and distribution centers.
- Collaborated with internal teams to streamline shipment coordination across multiple locations.
- Monitored production schedules to align material availability with manufacturing needs.
- Coordinated transportation schedules to optimize delivery routes, enhancing on-time delivery.
Warehouse Lead
Sensata Technologies
Carpinteria, California
12.2023 - 09.2024
- Oversaw daily operations of warehouse, coordinating freight and parcel shipments, returns, and transfers to ensure seamless logistics.
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Organized pallets of boxes for efficient transportation between customer and storage locations, facilitating faster delivery.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by implementing new inventory management systems and organizational strategies.
- Collaborated with supervisor and team leads to effectively prioritize staffing assignments, aligning workforce with customer demand and production schedules.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts to safely move heavy loads.
- Oversaw daily warehouse operations and ensured efficient workflow management.
Import Operations Lead
Kuehne + Nagel
07.2018 - 10.2023
- Track and maintain PO data at all stages of an order
- Produce high quality responses to ‘Request for Quotations’ and ‘Request for Proposals’ from both existing and/or new clients
- Conduct performance reviews and develop KPIs to drive team and individual success
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date documentation of supply chain processes for reliable reference.
- Performed data entry and issue freight arrival notices to customers and brokers
- Coordinate the release of goods to assure punctual release of goods/containers.
- Responded to customer needs through competent customer service and prompt problem-solving.
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Responded to customer calls and emails to answer questions about products and services.
Import Break Bulk Agent
K LINE LOGISTICS USA INC
07.2016 - 01.2018
- Prepare invoices or cost quotations for freight transportation
- Cut I.T for all in bond shipments
- Arrange cargo movements to destinations in all modes of transport including sea, road and rail freight
- File ISF
- Receive, review, and process import documents
- Manage arrival notices
- Coordinate the release of goods from the carrier, Customs, or other governmental agency examinations that may be required
- Negotiated and arranged transport of goods with shipping or freight companies.
- Entered shipping information into computer system
Ocean Import Agent
Trans Global Logistics
01.2016 - 07.2016
- Order Processing: Receive documents and initiate logging process, confirm data received is in compliance with all US Custom requirements, process all documents in accordance
- Arrange cargo movements to destinations in all modes of transport including sea, road and rail freight
- Make payments and process transactions ( freight charges, CFS charges, pier pass etc)
- Review documentation such as commercial invoices and shipper's export declaration Bills of Lading
- Arrange pick up, delivery or storage of goods at destinations.
Inbound Customer Service Team Lead
Stream Links Express
12.2013 - 01.2016
- Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, freight and parcel shipments, returns, and transfers.
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by implementing new inventory management systems and organizational strategies.
- Worked with supervisor and other team leads to manage and prioritize staffing assignments to meet customer demand and production schedules.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts to safely move heavy loads.
Education
Bachelor's - Business Administration
Cal State Long Beach
Long Beach, CA01-2017
High School Diploma -
Mary Star of the Sea High School
San Pedro, CA01-2012
Skills
- Writing Skills
- Accounts Receivable
- EDI knowledge
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
- Capable of quickly adapting to new data entry programs
- Customer Service Skills
- Strong verbal and personal communication skills
- Analytical thinking, planning when dealing with customers
- Workplace Ethics
- Organizational and prioritization skills
- Accuracy and Attention to details
- Task Monitoring
- Inventory management
- Transportation coordination
Additional Information
- Willing to relocate: Anywhere, Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
- Certifícate of Achievement- International Transportation & US Customs @ Port of Long Beach Maritime Center of Excellence
- Hazmat Certification
- Forklift License
Skills
- Workplace Ethics
- Organizational and prioritization skills.
- Accuracy and Attention to details.
- Task Monitoring
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Logistics Planner
Venture Logistics Inc
12.2025 - Current
Warehouse Lead
Sensata Technologies
12.2023 - 09.2024
Import Operations Lead
Kuehne + Nagel
07.2018 - 10.2023
Import Break Bulk Agent
K LINE LOGISTICS USA INC
07.2016 - 01.2018
Ocean Import Agent
Trans Global Logistics
01.2016 - 07.2016
Inbound Customer Service Team Lead
Stream Links Express
12.2013 - 01.2016
Bachelor's - Business Administration
Cal State Long Beach
High School Diploma -
Mary Star of the Sea High School