Nara Sakoda
Brooksville,FL
Summary
Export specialist with strong background in logistics and supply chain management. Proven track record in coordinating international shipments, ensuring compliance with regulations, and optimizing processes for efficiency. Collaborative team player known for adaptability and delivering results. Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Collaborative coordinator eager to leverage knowledge in freight forwarding and logistics. Skilled in tracking shipments, managing customs documentation and working effectively with cross-functional teams. Strong negotiation skills with good understanding of international trade regulations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Export Coordinator
Sig Sauer
06.2019 - 03.2025
- Corrected billings and issued debit and credit memos for customers to reconcile accounting.
- Initiated and maintained customer master profiles to correct information and offer consistent service.
- Established a strong rapport with customs officers and government agencies, fostering positive relationships that facilitated smooth export transactions.
- Prepared and assembled documents to facilitate exports.
- Maintained accurate records of all export transactions, facilitating easy retrieval of information when required for auditing or reporting purposes.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives by regularly reviewing processes and implementing necessary updates to enhance efficiency.
- Followed up with customers to resolve inquiries.
- Minimized shipment delays by proactively identifying potential issues and addressing them promptly.
- Prepared shipping documentation, maintaining compliance with US Customs and international regulations.
- Readied bills of lading, packing lists, dock receipts and certificates of origin for each shipment.
- Prepared accurate cost estimates for international shipments to provide clients with exact fees and information.
- Stayed on top of shipment locations and current status to update offices and customers.
- Coordinated shipments, determining timely transport of goods from point of origin to final destination.
Warehouse Shipper
Easy Street Shoes
01.2013 - 06.2019
- Conducted periodic audits of stored items, identifying discrepancies and taking corrective action as needed.
- Contributed to reducing product damage by properly packing items and securing them for transport.
- Collaborated effectively with team members to expedite order fulfillment and maintain smooth operations.
- Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility, taking on additional responsibilities during peak periods to ensure the team met all objectives.
- Managed inventory control, verifying quantities received against invoices and updating system records accordingly.
- Expedited shipment handling, prioritizing urgent orders to ensure on-time delivery for clients with tight deadlines.
- Trained new employees on warehouse procedures, ensuring efficient integration into the team while maintaining high productivity levels.
- Organized warehouse layout for optimal space utilization, increasing storage capacity and accessibility of goods.
- Developed and maintained good working relationships with fellow employees, delivery drivers and vendors.
- Used correct, safe processes for operating material handling forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH06-2016
High School Diploma -
Spaulding High School
Rochester06-2012
Skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Export documentation expertise
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Microsoft office suite proficiency
- Incoterms proficiency
- Export compliance
Timeline
Export Coordinator
Sig Sauer
06.2019 - 03.2025
Warehouse Shipper
Easy Street Shoes
01.2013 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
University of New Hampshire
High School Diploma -
Spaulding High School
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