James Fernandez

I counsel all authorized military and civilian employees on their entitlements for the shipment & storage of their personal
property. To include information on the shipment of privately owned vehicles, specialized items, to domestic and overseas
locations. I determine entitlements on military/civilian, PCS/TDY/Deployment orders in regard to weight allowances; prohibited items; and the shipment of property using the various methods available (HHG, UB, NTS or DITY.) I use Personal Property regulations to counsel personnel and their dependents in groups or individually regarding submitting an application for the shipment and storage of household goods, personal baggage, mobile homes, etc. I define items shipped as baggage or household goods, various restrictions, weight limits, automobiles, etc. I determine members entitlements and responsibilities from the military members/civilian orders. I determine cost effectiveness and consolidates shipments when advisable. I plan, book, and route property, estimating cost savings, time involved, time of arrival, storage in transit involved, and purposes. I explain and prepare Customs documents for various overseas countries. I explain carrier/ government liability for damaged or missing items, and responsibility for the acceptance of shipments at destination.

• Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
• Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
• Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
• Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
• Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.

• Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
• Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
• Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
• Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
• Processed required paperwork to expedite handling of shipped and received goods.
• Monitored inventory to maintain sufficient supply levels to meet business and customer needs.
• Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages.
• Drafted and managed work and shipping orders, bills of lading and shipping route materials for accurate and compliant recordkeeping.
• Supported reporting, accounting and recordkeeping staff with accurate updates regarding shipment information.
• Communicated with carrier representatives, arranging for special deliveries and shipment receipts.
• Corresponded with carrier representatives to make arrangements and provide instructions for shipment and delivery of orders.
• Partnered with representatives from different carriers to arrange materials shipments.
• Documented cargo movement such and obtained onward movement data.

• Created and maintained records, which included stock lists, inventory and material counts.
• Completed work orders and recorded supply readiness. Created and disbursed dispatch schedules to executive leaders and stakeholders.
• Unloaded incoming supplies, equipment and materials and stored items proper areas of warehouse.
• Established operations procedures and complied with military policies.
• Reviewed incoming materials for accuracy against bills of contract, purchase orders and shipping documentation.
• Integrated and managed SAMS-E and ULLS-A and ULLS -G to reduce process delays.
• Managed loading, unloading, movement and sorting of supplies to keep deliveries on schedule.
• Maintained excellent working relationships with customers by efficiently responding to inquiries and complaints concerning work orders, invoices and shipments,.
• Produced weekly status reports detailing logistic operations and problems.
• Completed timely data entry of new orders, labeled containers and placed in accurate storage locations.
• Organized purchase and delivery of materials needed for various contracts.
• Developed and deployed strategies to save time and expenses associated with goods movements.
• Printed tickets, picked supplies and filled packages under tight deadlines.