Laritza Valero
Stafford,TX
Summary
Dependable Freight Broker/Dispatch Manager with 3 years of Logistics and Transportation Carriers experience, working as an independent contractor for multiple transportation companies. Successful at using transportation management systems and guaranteeing quality services to customers and clients. Adept at contract management and handling third-party logistics. Responsible Cargo Agent familiar with inspecting, weighing and estimating charges for cargo shipment. Successful in accurately preparing all flight and shipping documents for freight.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Freight Broker/Dispatch Coordinator
Independent Contracting
Stafford, TX
08.2021 - Current
- Negotiated freight rates with carriers and customers.
- Developed relationships with customers, carriers, and vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods.
- Researched transportation options and costs for customer shipments.
- Monitored shipment progress and updated customers on the status of their orders.
- Maintained records of all transactions in order to keep accurate inventory information.
- Created invoices for billing purposes based on shipping documents received from carriers.
- Processed payments from customers and ensured accuracy of payment details.
- Communicated with truck drivers about pick up and delivery schedules.
- Scheduled trucks for loading and unloading at various locations.
- Coordinated freight movement from origin to destination.
- Resolved disputes between customers and carriers regarding shipment issues.
- Managed inventory of supplies used in transportation operations such as fuel cards, toll tags.
- Developed relationships with key suppliers to ensure quality service at competitive prices.
Assistant Manager
Onsite Dental Solutions LLC
Houston, TX
12.2017 - 05.2021
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Mentored staff to enhance skills and achieve daily targets, using hands-on and motivational leadership.
- Enforced company policies and procedures to strengthen operational standards across departments.
- Organized schedules, workflows and shift coverage to meet expected business demands.
- Initiated inventory control measures to manage and replenish stock, maintain cost levels and meet customer demand.
Education
Bachelors in Criminal Justice -
University of Houston - Downtown
Houston, TX05.2023
Associate of Science -
Houston Community College
Houston, TX12.2020
High School Diploma -
Elsik High School
Houston, TX05.2016
Skills
- Data Entry
- Rate Negotiation
- Dispatching Software
- Price Quoting
- Negotiation
- FMCSA Registered
- Route Planning
- Customer Engagement
- Transportation Management Systems
- Shipment Tracking
- Account Management
- DOT compliance
- Phone dispatch
- Sales support
- Customer communication
- Workflow planning
- Daily reports
- Delegating work
- Adjusting routes
- Schedule coordination
- Processing orders
- Critical thinker
- Customer relationship management
- Truck Loading and Unloading
Timeline
Freight Broker/Dispatch Coordinator
Independent Contracting
08.2021 - Current
Assistant Manager
Onsite Dental Solutions LLC
12.2017 - 05.2021
Bachelors in Criminal Justice -
University of Houston - Downtown
Associate of Science -
Houston Community College
High School Diploma -
Elsik High School
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