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Laura Rushing

Kansas City,MO

Summary

Dynamic Freight Operations Broker Specialist at CH Robinson with a proven track record in business growth and relationship management. Expert in compliance and negotiation, I excel in building strong client connections and driving sales. Committed to enhancing customer service and team collaboration, ensuring timely delivery of services and products.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Freight Operations Broker Specialist

CH Robinson
01.2020 - 08.2025

As an operations specialist my job was to focus on the customers either by email or phone. Build relationships with different customers and companies to ensure potential sales. Schedule FTL, LTL and Rail loads. Maintain carrier and load information in our transportation system Navi.

Produce Team Lead

Hyvee
09.2019 - 02.2020

I was responsible for stocking produce and maintaining inventory control. Load and unload trucks as they come in. Restock shelves answering customers calls. Display fresh produce with quality checks.

Client Service Representative

DST Health Solutions
10.2017 - 09.2019

Take inbound calls from the pharmacy staff, help process prescription order data entry the order to make sure patients receive their medication in a timely manner.

Lead Quality Inspector

Yanfeng Automotive Interiors
01.2015 - 10.2018

Assisted in the development and helped drive the quality assurance program to prevent and eliminate defects in the product for our customers. Maintain quality standards by approving incoming materials in the process. Made sure my team had all of the training and equipment to be successful as possible. Responsible for maintaining all inventory and resin checks.

Client Service Representative

Quest Diagnostics
02.2012 - 12.2014

Handle all customer inquiries received by phone, fax, or email regarding test results. Document all call history in the required format and maintain complete and accurate records. Perform other duties as required to meet the medical staff needs. Utilized Microsoft office to record and track.

Medical Pharmacy Representative

Prescription Solutions
07.2009 - 06.2011

Responsible for taking inbound and outbound calls related to setting up specialty medications. Worked with medical staff to ensure patients receive their medication on time.

  • Handled sensitive patient information confidentially, ensuring compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
  • Stayed up-to-date on industry trends and advancements in pharmaceutical care, continuously improving professional expertise.

Education

Patient Care Technician

Metropolitan Community College
Kansas City, MO

Southwest Charter
Kansas City, MO
05.2008

Skills

  • Business growth
  • Compliance requirements
  • Workplace training
  • Business relationship building
  • Relationship management
  • Negotiation expertise
  • Documentation expertise
  • Financial analysis
  • Claims reporting systems
  • Sales technique development
  • Customer service
  • Team collaboration
  • Computer skills
  • Dispute resolution
  • Relationship building
  • Client relations
  • Team leadership
  • Microsoft office
  • Price negotiation
  • Staff management
  • Service sales
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Know your customer
  • Product and service sales

Timeline

Freight Operations Broker Specialist

CH Robinson
01.2020 - 08.2025

Produce Team Lead

Hyvee
09.2019 - 02.2020

Client Service Representative

DST Health Solutions
10.2017 - 09.2019

Lead Quality Inspector

Yanfeng Automotive Interiors
01.2015 - 10.2018

Client Service Representative

Quest Diagnostics
02.2012 - 12.2014

Medical Pharmacy Representative

Prescription Solutions
07.2009 - 06.2011

Patient Care Technician

Metropolitan Community College

Southwest Charter
Laura Rushing