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Work History
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Natalie Cortez

Crane Worldwide Logistics
Humble,TX
1
Language
17
years of professional experience

Dynamic professional with extensive expertise in managing ocean & air export operations, ensuring seamless logistics and strict compliance with international shipping regulations. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results while remaining adaptable to changing needs and consistently reliable under pressure. Proficient in documentation, carrier coordination, and optimizing freight solutions, leveraging organizational and problem-solving abilities to enhance operational efficiency. Proven track record in team leadership, strategic planning, and operational management, utilizing effective communication and organizational skills to drive project success and foster productive work environments that consistently achieve set goals.

Work History

Ocean Export Specialist

4 Years
Crane Worldwide Logistics | 09.2022 - Current

Coordinated ocean export shipments, ensuring compliance with international regulations and documentation requirements.

  • Managed relationships with carriers and freight forwarders to optimize shipping routes and costs.
  • Oversaw end-to-end shipment processes, from booking to final delivery, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for export documentation, improving accuracy and reducing errors.
  • Maintained detailed records of all transactions, enabling accurate tracking and reporting on key performance metrics.
  • Expedited urgent shipments by coordinating closely with carriers, customs officials, and warehouse staff for prompt delivery.
  • Resolved any discrepancies in billing or documentation promptly, safeguarding company reputation and client trust.
  • Evaluated and selected reliable carriers, maintaining strong working relationships for optimal service delivery.
  • Used tracking spreadsheets to monitor information about customers, shipments and business activities.
  • Readied bills of lading, packing lists, dock receipts and certificates of origin for each shipment.
  • Responded to customer inquiries and resolved complaints, establishing trust and increasing satisfaction.
  • Coordinated international shipments, ensuring compliance with export regulations and documentation requirements.
  • Managed export documentation, including invoices, packing lists, and certificates of origin for timely delivery.

Manager

8 Years 6 Months
First Cash | 02.2014 - 08.2022
  • Completed multiple tasks efficiently within established timeframes to support team objectives.
  • Facilitated onboarding of new employees through training and documentation, enhancing integration into team.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Enhanced team performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Compiled data highlighting key metrics to report information, determine trends and identify methods for improving store results.
  • Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
  • Conducted monthly inventories of raw materials and components on the work floor.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.

Cashier

2 Years 4 Months
Jack In The Box | 03.2010 - 07.2012
  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Assisted customers in completing purchases, locating items, and enrolling in reward programs to enhance shopping experience.
  • Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
  • Collaborated with shift manager to resolve customer issues and address concerns, ensuring satisfaction.
  • Managed cash drawer exceeding $Amount per shift; ensuring accurate financial transactions.

Education

High School Diploma - Nursing

Lone Star College System | Spring, TX | 03-2018

Skills

Export documentation
Logistics planning
Cost Analysis
Shipment Coordination
Project cargo handling
Customer Service
Employee coaching
Regulatory Compliance
Freight Payment
Freight Costing
Money handling
Risk Management
Financial Oversight
Cargo Tracking
Budget Management
Process Improvement
Revenue Targets
Client Relationship
Logistics Planning
Corrective actions
Sales Goals
Store Merchandising
Cargo Operations
Training Coordination
Staff development
Cash Register Operation
Filing
Teaching
Staff Training
Employee Coaching
Knowledge Transfer
Documentation Management
Shipping Management
Logistics management
Shipment Management
Customs Documentation
Carrier Coordination
Efficient cargo handling
Teamwork
Team leadership
Leadership and workforce development
Booking management

Accomplishments

  • Supervised a team of 13 staff members.
  • Collaborated with a team of 3 in the development of the Flotek account.
  • Achieved recognition by completing projects with accuracy and efficiency.

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Talent Lices Here: Employee Spotlight Q3 2026 IAH station

Selected for the Q3 2026 Employee Spotlight and highlighted on the company website for delivering exceptional results, driving cross‑functional collaboration, and demonstrating a sustained commitment to excellence that positively influenced team outcomes and organizational goals.

Timeline

Ocean Export Specialist

Crane Worldwide Logistics
09.2022 - CurrentRead More

Manager

First Cash
02.2014 - 08.2022Read More

Cashier

Jack In The Box
03.2010 - 07.2012Read More

Lone Star College System

High School Diploma from Nursing
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Natalie Cortez