Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Shizuka (Sue) Plant

Glendale,AZ

Summary

Respectful communicator and passionate customer service professional with extensive experience in transportation industry.


Results-driven professional combining strategic risk management with proven problem-solving abilities. Demonstrated proactive approach and operational efficiency across diverse business environments.


Committed to continuous learning and operational excellence to enhance service quality and drive organizational success.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Escalation Specialist

Amazon.com Service LLC
10.2023 - Current

Above and Beyond / Demonstrated excellence in incident management and stakeholder communication through:

Incident Response & Resolution:

  • Rapid rapport building with diverse reporting parties
  • Strategic situation assessment and caller profiling
  • Efficient utilization of digital tools for information gathering
  • Empathetic support ensuring driver's safe return to operations

Documentation & Communication:

  • Precise incident documentation with key terminology
  • Clear, concise reporting for stakeholder comprehension
  • Effective bridging of linguistic and cultural gaps

Process Improvement:

  • Identified and proposed operational efficiencies
  • Contributed to cost reduction initiatives
  • Streamlined information flow between departments
  • Enhanced standard operating procedures

Warehouse Associate

Amazon.com LLC
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Assisted in reducing product damage by properly handling and storing materials.
  • Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.

Loading Coordinator / Flight Operations

FedEx Express
05.2003 - 08.2012

Aviation Operations Leadership & Coordination:

Flight Operations Management:

  • Synchronized operations between Global Control, Crew Scheduling, maintenance teams, and local authorities
  • Managed confidential documentation

Team Leadership & Cargo Operations:

  • Supervised loading teams of 8-17 personnel per flight
  • Optimized freight placement for maximum payload efficiency
  • Maintained strict safety protocols during time-critical operations


Performance Analysis & Compliance:

  • Conducted monthly performance analytics (ground time, delays, payload, staffing)
  • Prepared for and managed FAA and internal audits

This experience demonstrates expertise in:

  • Multi-stakeholder coordination
  • Time-critical decision making
  • Safety and compliance adherence
  • Team leadership
  • Performance optimization

Education

Associate Degree in Business Administration - Business Management

Osaka Gakuin Junior College
Osaka, Japan
03.1973

Skills

  • International Flight Operations / Network Control Center Operations Management
  • Contingency Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem solving
  • Analytical ability
  • Exercise Sound Judgement
  • Ability to Work Independently in High-Pressure Environments
  • Meteorological Forecasting and Reporting
  • Leadership for Kaizen
  • Microsoft Office
  • Presentation
  • Coaching and Mentoring

Accomplishments

Escalation Specialist at Amazon - Optimized operational efficiency through streamlined processes and clear stakeholder guidance, resulting in reduced resolution times while maintaining quality standards

Experience at FedEx - Orchestrated multiple simultaneous flights at key APAC gateway, delivering industry-leading on-time performance through precise coordination and unwavering commitment to operational excellence.

Certification

NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) Coaching (2018)

  • "Developed advanced cross-cultural communication skills, transcending linguistic and cultural barriers


Private Pilot License (2022)

  • Familiarity with weather charts, situational awareness, and quick decision making

Timeline

Escalation Specialist

Amazon.com Service LLC
10.2023 - Current

Warehouse Associate

Amazon.com LLC
10.2022 - 02.2023

Loading Coordinator / Flight Operations

FedEx Express
05.2003 - 08.2012

Associate Degree in Business Administration - Business Management

Osaka Gakuin Junior College
Shizuka (Sue) Plant