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Maria De La Fuente

Hialeah

Summary

With 23 years of experience in export logistics for both ocean and air shipments, expertise lies in ensuring compliance with international regulations and optimizing operations for maximum productivity. Proven track record of resolving shipment challenges, implementing cost-saving strategies, and streamlining billing processes for accuracy and financial efficiency. Strong problem-solving skills, proactive attitude, and exceptional communication abilities dedicated to driving team success and delivering impactful results. Always ready to embrace new challenges and aim to advance organizational objectives with unwavering dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

FCL Traffic Coordinator

Caribconex LLC
01.2025 - Current
  • Monitors LTL shipments en route to the consolidation facility, ensuring warehouse receipts are documented and tracing reports are updated for submission to customers.
  • Verifies export documents against warehouse receipts for accuracy.
  • Assists in the booking process for export shipments.
  • Coordinates local and over-the-road cargo pick-up and delivery.
  • Requests export documentation from customers, such as commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, IMO documents, etc.
  • Collaborates with warehouse operations to track shipments and prepare loading specifications according to customer requirements.
  • Prepared all necessary documents, filed EEI's when needed.
  • Communicates with customers' suppliers to track purchase order (PO) availability.
  • Managed high volumes of incoming calls and emails, ensuring extensive follow-up while handling multiple tasks efficiently.
  • Provides backup support for other traffic coordinators.
  • Performs additional tasks as assigned by management.

Traffic Supervisor

Caribtrans Logistics LLC
08.2001 - 11.2024

• Supervised and coached export staff for both ocean and air shipments, including performance management, staff development, and work delegation.

• Trained staff to ensure compliance with company service standards and regulatory requirements, including TSA air transport regulations.

• Maintained training materials and records to support ongoing staff development.

• Identified and resolved shipment delays and routing errors, implementing alternate solutions to meet customer needs.

• Reviewed shipments and transaction profit reports to identify and correct losses or billing discrepancies.

• Monitored volume reports to efficiently assign workloads and optimize staff productivity.

• Collaborated with management on workflow improvement projects and system functionality reviews.

• Ensured timely billing for all export division services.

• Stayed current on international shipping regulations, including hazardous materials, customs, and foreign country requirements.

Education

High School Diploma -

Miami Spring Sr High
Miami Springs, FL
06-1987

Skills

    Coordinate inland trucking for both LCL (Less than Container Load) and FCL (Full Container Load) shipments, including cargo consolidation and deconsolidation

    Prepare key shipping documents, including Electronic Export Information (EEI), Ocean Bill of Lading (OBL), and airway bills

    Familiar with the letter of credit process and managing billing for customer services and payables

    Establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, vendors, and colleagues

    Follow standard procedures and instructions to ensure smooth operations

    Demonstrate strong time management, organizational skills, and the ability to multitask with limited supervision

Timeline

FCL Traffic Coordinator

Caribconex LLC
01.2025 - Current

Traffic Supervisor

Caribtrans Logistics LLC
08.2001 - 11.2024

High School Diploma -

Miami Spring Sr High
Maria De La Fuente