Lashawn Fortune
Carson,CA
Summary
Highly organized Import Specialist with proven expertise in coordinating documentation and shipments. Successful at getting materials delivered quickly and minimizing customs delays with accurate paperwork handling. Hardworking and detail-oriented professional dedicated to providing customer-centered care and support for local and international clients. Team-oriented, reliable and computer-savvy. Looking to offer several years of experience to challenging new role with room for advancement. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Import Specialist
World Exchange
Los Angeles, CA
10.2023 - 05.2025
- Processed import documentation to ensure compliance with customs regulations.
- Communicated with freight forwarders to resolve shipping discrepancies.
- Utilized import management software to track shipments and maintain records.
- Assisted in preparing customs declarations and tariff classifications.
- Maintained thorough import records for full compliance with customs standards.
- Ensured timely clearance of imported merchandise through Customs offices.
- Reviewed and analyzed import documents for accuracy, completeness and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Cleared goods through customs and verified delivery to client destinations.
Import Specialist
Priority Import Export Services
Inglewood, CA
06.2004 - 06.2021
- Processed import documentation to ensure compliance with customs regulations.
- Coordinated shipments with suppliers to optimize delivery schedules.
- Communicated with freight forwarders to resolve shipping discrepancies.
- Utilized import management software to track shipments and maintain records.
- Assisted in preparing customs declarations and tariff classifications.
- Collaborated with internal teams to align on import strategies and timelines.
- Maintained thorough import records for full compliance with customs standards.
- Audited files to verify completeness and accuracy of paperwork to prevent errors.
- Ensured timely clearance of imported merchandise through Customs offices.
- Facilitated communication between shippers, carriers, customers, brokers throughout the entire import process.
Education
High School Diploma -
Morningside High School
Inglewood, CASkills
- Import documentation
- Tariff classifications
- Customs compliance
- Shipment tracking
- Supply chain coordination
- Import management software
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Conflict resolution
- Shipping documentation mastery
- Data entry
Timeline
Import Specialist
World Exchange
10.2023 - 05.2025
Import Specialist
Priority Import Export Services
06.2004 - 06.2021
High School Diploma -
Morningside High School
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