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Enjoy dancing,writing and public speaking.
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Kastine Saunders

New Castle,DE

Summary

Focused professional knowledgeable about devising innovative solutions to diverse business concerns and goals. Strategic and forward-thinking leader with self-motivated and tactical mindset. Excellent relationship-building and critical thinking skills with determined and decisive nature. Experienced customer service professional bringing 12 years of coordinating shipments, collaborating with freight carriers and managing customer needs. Meticulous, resilient and flexible in handling diverse issues. Knowledgeable about required regulations and standards.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Logistics Analyst

Stellantis
05.2010 - 06.2023
  • Streamlined office operations using automation, oversaw client communications, managed record tracking and data communication activities.
  • Prepared and documented shipment activities and cargo movements to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Provided training on new systems and process improvements to promote adoption among team members within the logistics department.
  • Coordinated closely with sales teams to develop accurate demand forecasts, ensuring product availability at all times.
  • Generated monthly performance reports to track and analyze shipping trends.
  • Conducted thorough data analysis, providing valuable insights for strategic decision-making in logistics operations.
  • Applied data analysis techniques to detect and resolve supply chain and workflow interruptions.

Report Analyst

Discover Card
02.2004 - 12.2008
  • Restructured procedures through coordination with compliance director to create and execute projects.
  • Gathered data from multiple sources to research economic indicators, analyze key metrics and track industry trends.
  • Automated repetitive tasks in the reporting process, reducing manual workloads and improving turnaround times.
  • Researched accounts to reconcile inaccuracies and correct business processes.
  • Reconciled payment variances by gathering data and analyzing claims department reports.
  • Benchmarked local financials against industry data for managers, directors and sales teams.

Senior Customer Service Representative

Discover Card Services
03.1990 - 02.2004
  • Trained and directed new employees in call script use, conflict resolution, and data entry practices to boost customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Educated customers about billing, payment processing and support policies and procedures.
  • Collected and returned unpurchased or returned items to correct shelf locations and arranged displays to promote sales.
  • Addressed escalated issues with diplomacy and tact while finding resolutions that satisfied both the client''s concerns and company interests.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
  • Developed comprehensive knowledge of company products and services in order to provide accurate information to customers.

Education

Employee Assistance Program Diploma

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
09.2023

BBA - Business Management & HR Management

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
04.2014

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
04.2012

Skills

  • Inventory Management
  • Import/export requirements knowledge
  • Client Relations
  • Delivery Tickets
  • Decision-Making
  • Shipping procedures
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Emergency Readiness

Enjoy dancing,writing and public speaking.

Over the years, I helped to coordinate  cheerleadings to compete  through out the states.  I also enjoy writing poetry to help relax me.  I am often asked to speak at events hosted by others. 

Timeline

Logistics Analyst

Stellantis
05.2010 - 06.2023

Report Analyst

Discover Card
02.2004 - 12.2008

Senior Customer Service Representative

Discover Card Services
03.1990 - 02.2004

Employee Assistance Program Diploma

Michigan State University

BBA - Business Management & HR Management

University of Phoenix

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

University of Phoenix
Kastine Saunders