Lowell Wilkerson
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dynamic International Freight Forwarder with Savino Del Bene USA, Inc, adept at optimizing shipping routes and negotiating contracts. Proven expertise in export documentation and regulatory compliance, complemented by strong problem-solving and communication skills. Successfully enhanced operational efficiency, ensuring timely deliveries while maintaining cost-effectiveness in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
International Freight Forwarder
Savino Del Bene USA, Inc
Bensenville , IL
04.2015 - Current
- Kept pace with changing political and economic situations for target shipping locations.
- Coordinated and processed export documents, including commercial invoices, packing lists, air waybills, certificates of origin, shipper's letters of instruction, and other related documents.
- Organized destination-specific storage and delivery processes.
- Evaluated cost, timing and sustainability factors of different shipping routes to select optimal choices.
- Updated computer system with details such as dimensions, weights and general waybill data.
- Coordinated with overseas agents regarding documentation preparation and cargo tracking.
- Prepared and submitted AES filings, letters of credit and export declarations.
- Negotiated contracts with customers located abroad.
Education
High School Diploma -
Edward Tilden High School
4700 S. Union Ave.06-1978
Skills
- Export documentation
- Cargo tracking
- Route optimization
- Contract negotiation
- Regulatory compliance
- Supply chain management
- Customer service
- Data entry
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Cultural awareness
- Communication skills
- Cost analysis
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Estimate costs
Certification
- Certified in Dangerous Goods Training
- TSA - Security Threat Assessment (S.T.A.)
- Trained on MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel
- Trained in Fast Deploy / L-shipping systems
Prior Experience
International Freight Forwarder From: 6/01/2000 to 3/15/2015
Phoenix International Business Logistics - Schiller Park, IL.
* Customer service while quoting, preparing, booking and documenting worldwide and domestic air freight shipments.
* Maintain communication with all parties involved (customer, vendors/suppliers, distributors, freight forwarders and agents over seas) to insure a smooth transaction.
* Research, trouble-shoot, respond and provide resolutions to all customer request including shipment tracking, discrepancies, and logistics issues
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
International Freight Forwarder
Savino Del Bene USA, Inc
04.2015 - Current
High School Diploma -
Edward Tilden High School