SHANNON CULPS
LA PORTE,TX
Summary
Logistics Coordinator of than 15 years with extensive experience in hazardous materials handling, compliance management, and team leadership. Proven ability to optimize transportation processes and ensure regulatory adherence. Prior to that, I spent over 15 years in Accounting/Finance.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Coordinator
Albemarle Corporation
Pasadena, TX
11.2011 - 11.2025
- Managed transportation arrangements for chemical products, facilitating both domestic and international shipments while adhering to regulatory standards.
- Oversaw hazardous material compliance by coordinating with carriers and optimizing inventory management.
- Assisted in managing daily operations for a team of over 20 employees and coordinated with multiple contract crews.
- Ensured adherence to DOT, IATA, IMDG, and GHS regulations to maintain safe and compliant chemical transport operations.
- Coordinated logistics for bulk and non-bulk shipments to ensure timely delivery across domestic and international routes.
- Leveraged ERP systems to enhance transportation safety and optimize supply chain efficiency.
- Coordinated emergency logistics responses, ensuring rapid delivery of critical supplies during unexpected events.
- Oversaw maintenance and repair of logistics equipment, minimizing downtime and disruptions.
- Reviewed and prepared critical shipping documentation, ensuring accuracy in bills of lading, commercial invoices, customs declarations, and hazmat documentation for timely dispatch.
- Implemented proactive measures to mitigate supply chain disruptions by rerouting shipments and providing timely communication updates to customers.
- Validated and authorized freight bills and storage invoices to ensure accurate capture and processing of transportation costs.
- Developed and implemented communication strategies between departments to support efficient logistics operations.
- Instructed new team members on effective use of logistics software and adherence to operational procedures to ensure seamless workflow.
Cost Accounting Clerk
Albemarle Corporation
Pasadena, TX
05.2008 - 11.2011
- Researched billing and invoice problems and resolved issues in compliance with established standards.
- Reconciled accounts and resolved both internal variances and discrepancies in external documentation.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by reconciling and maintaining general ledger accounts on a monthly basis.
- Resolved accounting discrepancies through thorough analysis and investigation, maintaining the integrity of financial records.
- Supported month-end close activities by preparing journal entries accurately within established deadlines.
- Input financial data and produced reports using SAP.
- Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Diminished outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues.
Logistics Intern
Albemarle Corporation
Pasadena, TX
01.2001 - 05.2008
- Coordinated logistics operations, ensuring timely processing of shipments and documentation.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Worked with service providers to resolve issues and correct delays.
- Coordinated train movements to optimize scheduling and enhance operational efficiency.
- Communicated with dispatchers about train cargo and timetables.
- Enhanced communication between loaders and supervisors, leading to improved coordination and increased productivity.
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations regarding transportation of hazardous materials by adhering to strict guidelines during loading processes.
- Used computers to enter data, track shipments and maintain records of products.
- Coordinated logistics operations to optimize transportation schedules and ensure timely deliveries.
- Maintained compliance with all relevant regulations by regularly reviewing policies and procedures for the transportation department.
- Oversaw preventive maintenance and scheduled repairs to maximize vehicle and equipment performance.
Accounts Payable and Payroll Accountant
Albemarle Corporation
Pasadena, TX
11.1997 - 05.2008
- Managed full-cycle accounts payable processes, ensuring timely and accurate invoice processing.
- Reconciled vendor statements, resolving discrepancies to maintain positive supplier relationships.
- Executed payroll processing for diverse employee groups, ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies.
- Supported the finance department during audits by providing thorough documentation and explanations of accounting procedures specific to payroll and accounts payable functions.
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy through diligent account reconciliations and promptly resolving discrepancies.
- Conducted training sessions for new staff members on accounts payable and payroll software, ensuring a seamless transition to their roles.
- Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Processed invoices accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely payments to vendors.
- Reconciled vendor statements and resolved discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records.
- Managed accounts payable ledger, tracking all transactions for reporting and auditing purposes.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced invoice processing speed and accuracy.
- Enhanced efficiency in invoice processing by meticulously reviewing and matching invoices with purchase orders and receipts.
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
- Collaborated with HR to resolve payroll discrepancies and improve data accuracy.
- Led training sessions for new hires on payroll systems and compliance standards.
- Responded to employee inquiries to clarify payroll issues regarding wages, deductions and taxes.
- Processed new hire paperwork and documents.
- Verified timekeeping records and handled any discrepancies with employees.
- Provided training to new payroll clerks, sharing best practices and system knowledge.
- Assisted with recruitment and onboarding of new employees.
- Participated in payroll software updates, testing new features to maximize departmental efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma -
Anahuac High School
Anahuac, TX05-1995
Skills
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- SAP/ERP Proficiency
- Transportation Management Systems
- MS Office
- Export/Import Compliance
- Problem-solving under pressure
- Customer service
- Meticulous attention to detail
- High-Level Organizational capacity
- Invoicing and shipping documentation
- Fleet management
- Project assignments
- Training and leadership
Timeline
Logistics Coordinator
Albemarle Corporation
11.2011 - 11.2025
Cost Accounting Clerk
Albemarle Corporation
05.2008 - 11.2011
Logistics Intern
Albemarle Corporation
01.2001 - 05.2008
Accounts Payable and Payroll Accountant
Albemarle Corporation
11.1997 - 05.2008
High School Diploma -
Anahuac High School