Jennifer Huffington
McHenry,IL
Summary
Experienced Shipping Coordinator adept at coordinating shipping and receiving operations in fast-paced environments. Proficient in logistics, inventory management, and documentation procedures. Skilled in streamlining processes, improving efficiency, and maintaining accuracy. Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and ability to multitask within tight deadlines.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Wilmot Stage Shop
Wilmot, WI
08.2024 - Current
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
- Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
- Assisted in setting up the bar for service shift.
- Stocked ice bins and coolers as needed throughout shift.
- Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
Senior Shipping Coordinator
Valent BioSciences LLC
Libertyville, IL
01.2017 - 10.2024
- Prepare research and development samples for shipment
- Utilize FedEx and UPS shipping software programs
- Certified Dangerous Goods shipper for air, land, and water
- Maintain research and development commercial products on-site inventory
- Maintain GLP samples inventory
- Work with all departments within Valent BioSciences to process shipment requests effectively and efficiently
- Manage samples for import and export, working and filing with EPA as required
- Manage active ingredient imports, working and filing with EPA as required
- Managed shipping documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Researched and resolved discrepancies related to shipments, invoices, and other documentation.
- Coordinated the movement of goods between suppliers, customers, and warehouses.
- Maintained communication with vendors regarding delivery schedules, product availability, and order status.
- Generated reports detailing shipment activities for management review.
- Tracked shipments using automated systems to monitor progress and ensure on-time delivery.
- Handled hazardous material packaging requirements in compliance with government regulations.
- Provided support for internal audits related to shipping operations.
- Served as a liaison between logistics personnel, sales staff, and customers throughout the supply chain process.
- Participated in cross-functional teams to streamline supply chain operations.
- Prepared and processed shipping documents, including bills of lading and invoices.
Senior Administrative Assistant
Valent BioSciences LLC
Libertyville, IL
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Provided efficient and professional administrative support to research and development staff and executive staff
- Planned and scheduled meetings, responded to various inquiries, both external and internal, managed communications via email and phone calls
- Coordinated activities with other executives to ensure timely completion
- Coordinated travel arrangements, presentations, and document development
- Received and processed requests for purchase orders
- Maintained and ordered office supplies, received invoices, and checked for accuracy, processed payments
- Maintained capital asset projects and inventory
- Acted as GLP alternate archivist for the Valent Long Grove Research Center
- Maintained the archive collection, archive database, and archive procedures including security and limited access per GLP requirements in absence of archivist
- Entered, retrieved, and tracked study and study-related data held in VBC archive (in-house and off-site) facilities in absence of archivist
Accreditation Specialist
American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities, Inc.
Gurnee, IL
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Established and maintained profitable relationships with customers on behalf of the company by taking personal and complete responsibility for each customer contact and by ensuring that all customer requirements were completely met
- Processed customer requests in a courteous, efficient, and timely manner
- Organized workflow to meet customer and director deadlines
- Effectively presented and discussed the products and services of the company
- Managed telephone calls professionally, efficiently and with good communication skills
- Attended to customer questions, complaints and concerns immediately, and facilitated satisfactory resolution
Substitute Teacher
Lake Villa School District 41
Lake Villa, IL
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Provided on-call and scheduled instruction for elementary and middle school students
- Developed excellent rapport with students and staff as demonstrated by continual requests by elementary, special education, and middle school teachers
- Fulfilled student needs by adapting to all grade levels, conducting quality teaching, and maintaining a comfortable and safe learning environment
Technical Sergeant
Peoria, Illinois Air National guard
Peoria, IL
01.2000 - 01.2006
- Arranged travel for deploying members
- Packaged goods and hazardous materials to be shipped; including boxed, crated, palletized, and rolling stock
- Certified to ship dangerous goods by air, land, and water
- Located freight carriers for all priority shipments to be delivered next day
- Instructor of Hazardous Materials Specialist Course
- Mentor of incoming airman
Education
M.A. - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ01.2010
B.A. - Insurance, Human Resources
Illinois State University
Normal, IL01.2004
Skills
- MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, MS Outlook, SAP
- Freight Documentation Coordination
- Logistics and Transportation Planning
- International Shipping Management
- Shipping Compliance
- Technical Documentation Proficiency
- Laboratory Compliance Standards
- Accident Prevention
- Chemical Handling
Training
- 49 CFR Recurrent Webinar Training—Transportation of Hazardous Materials by truck
- IMDG Webinar Training-Transportation of Hazardous Material by ocean
- IATA Recurrent Webinar Training-Transportation of Hazardous Material by air
Additional Training/Skills:
Alta Equipment Company: Powered Industrial Truck Operator Training (Forklift), (June 23, 2016 - Present)
Timeline
Bartender
Wilmot Stage Shop
08.2024 - Current
Senior Shipping Coordinator
Valent BioSciences LLC
01.2017 - 10.2024
Senior Administrative Assistant
Valent BioSciences LLC
01.2012 - 01.2017
Accreditation Specialist
American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities, Inc.
01.2011 - 01.2012
Substitute Teacher
Lake Villa School District 41
01.2007 - 01.2011
Technical Sergeant
Peoria, Illinois Air National guard
01.2000 - 01.2006
M.A. - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
B.A. - Insurance, Human Resources
Illinois State University
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