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Emily Perkins

Foristell,MO

Summary

Hardworking and passionate - eager to help team achieve company goals. Experienced with managing project timelines, resources, and stakeholder communications efficiently. Utilizes problem-solving skills to address project challenges and ensure smooth execution. Demonstrated effective organizational skills in fast-paced environments. Enthusiastic problem solver and team player with superior planning and decision-making skills.


Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Coordinator

Worldwide Freight Management
08.2023 - 11.2024
  • Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
  • Managed competing demands and professionally adapted to frequent change, delays and unexpected events.
  • Ensured prompt resolution of any conflicts or obstacles encountered during the course of a project''s execution phase, helping maintain smooth workflow across departments involved in its completion process.
  • Identified potential risks and developed mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions to project timelines.
  • Maintained database and spreadsheets with accurate inventory and status.
  • Improved client satisfaction with timely updates and transparent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Responded to requests for information on materials to inquiring parties.
  • Facilitated frequent progress reports and presentations to keep management informed about ongoing activities within their respective domains.

OS&D Clerk

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
11.2015 - 08.2023
  • Demonstrated strong attention to detail when reviewing bills of lading, manifests, invoices, and other shipping documents for accuracy as part of the overall effort to prevent future OS&D situations from arising.
  • Collaborated with other departments to investigate root causes of OS&D incidents, reducing future occurrences.
  • Optimized warehouse operations by identifying trends in OS&D occurrences and suggesting corrective actions.
  • Facilitated smooth shipping processes by preparing accurate documentation for all shipments involving OS&D items.
  • Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
  • Improved shipment accuracy by closely tracking and resolving OS&D issues in a timely manner.
  • Enhanced inventory management by conducting regular audits and reconciling discrepancies.
  • Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
  • Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages.
  • Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.

Education

High School Diploma -

Fort Zumwalt South High School
O'Fallon, MO

No Degree - Arts Education

Saint Charles Community College
Saint Charles, MO

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Project coordination
  • Time management
  • Detail-oriented
  • Critical thinking
  • Customer service
  • Strategic planning
  • Relationship building
  • Conflict resolution
  • Organizational performance
  • Spreadsheet tracking
  • Flexible and adaptable

Timeline

Project Coordinator

Worldwide Freight Management
08.2023 - 11.2024

OS&D Clerk

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
11.2015 - 08.2023

High School Diploma -

Fort Zumwalt South High School

No Degree - Arts Education

Saint Charles Community College
Emily Perkins