Laura Rodriguez
Addison,IL
Summary
A highly motivated, organized and hardworking individual seeking a stable position where my previous experience can be utilized for the growth of the company's success.
Reliable Manager demonstrating high level of ownership and initiative. Possessing exceptional work ethic and desire to go above and beyond to exceed company expectations. Offering knack for building productive working relationships. Successful in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments to manage goals and team development. History of thriving in team-oriented environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Air Import Gateway Manager
AIT Worldwide Logistics
2024.04 - Current
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
Air Manager
OEC Group
2022.01 - 2024.04
- Managing Air Import/Export with 5 direct reports
- Managing Midwest and West coast teams
Air & Ocean Import Manager
Hankyu Hanshin
2019.01 - 2022.01
- Managed Air and Ocean Imports with 11 direct reports
Air Import Manager
Ceva Logistics
2004.01 - 2019.01
- Managed Air Import team and CFS with 3 direct reports total
- 20+ FTE's
- Managing monthly P&L for the department and all the financial reports to meet monthly budget
- Knowledge of all areas of U.S
- Customs regulations Impacting compliant importations, customs clearances, and associated issues
- Research, recommend and implement new and improved routings of freight to gain efficiencies, reduce transit times and save cost
- Consolidated loads with common destination to reduce cost to individual shippers
- Administered yearly performance reviews
Education
Fenton H. School
2002-01
Skills
- Operations management
- Recruiting and interviewing
- Work prioritization
- Team leadership
- Vendor management
- Decision-making
- Task delegation
- Customer service
- Revenue management
- Clear communication
- Relationship building
- Coaching and mentoring
- Goal setting
- Time management
- Employee onboarding
References
Available upon request.
Leadership Experience
In the 19 years of my career I have learned to be a leader. I have been able to teach and mentor many successful people. It shows the team leadership, teamwork, accountability, relationship building and most important it keeps them motivated.
Timeline
Air Import Gateway Manager
AIT Worldwide Logistics
2024.04 - Current
Air Manager
OEC Group
2022.01 - 2024.04
Air & Ocean Import Manager
Hankyu Hanshin
2019.01 - 2022.01
Air Import Manager
Ceva Logistics
2004.01 - 2019.01
Fenton H. School