Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Stephanie Hawthorne

International Trade
Covington,GA

Summary

Ambitious Operations Manager with more than 25 years of progressive experience in the Transportation industry, including 11 years of experience as Customs Broker in the Port of Los Angles and who is highly organized and detail-oriented.

Overview

40
years of professional experience

Work History

Delta Air Lines Inc

Cargo Control Center - Lead
08.2022 - Current

Job overview

Was able to effectively respond to station requests via phone and email, as well as answer questions and inquiries

  • Assisted cargo stations by answering questions, responding to inquiries, and handling phone requests in an average of 70 calls per night.

Delta Air Lines, Inc

Tower Agent
10.2023 - 06.2024

Job overview

    • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
    • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
    • Implemented and enforced safety policies and procedures, confirming compliance with regulations.
    • Collaborated with maintenance crews and air traffic control to resolve problems and facilitate seamless operations.
    • Coordinated with other agencies to maintain safe and secure airfield environment.
    • Managed flight itinerary updates and communicated changes to appropriate air traffic control contacts to optimize movements and protect aircraft.
    • Addressed medical emergencies and flight operation obstacles as both first responder and emergency management leader.
    • Scrutinized and managed flow of incoming and outgoing aircraft, providing guidance and support as needed.
    • Monitored airfield duties and personnel to make proactive changes to procedures, workflows and task responsibilities to maintain operations targets.

Delta Airlines

Cargo Call Center Agent/Passenger Service Agent/Cargo Agent
01.2023 - 10.2023

Job overview

    • Increased customer satisfaction by coming up with new ways to solve problems
    • Spoke with customers about their Cargo concerns, quickly grasping issues and applying personal expertise and company procedures to resolve issues and increase sales
    • Improved operational efficiencies while managing customer requests, store inventory, transactions, new purchase orders, and pricing needs.

Delta Airlines

Cargo Warehouse Lead/WCR
05.2014 - 01.2023

Job overview

    • Managed warehouse staff and ensured efficiency in fast-paced environment
    • Executed and provided Direct supervision of WCR with process and project visibility
    • Was in charge of warehouse's day-to-day operations, which included freight and parcel shipments, returns, and transfers
    • Was in charge of all employee resource allocation and scheduling.

American Airlines

Customer Service Manager/Cargo/Ramp/Passenger Service/Cargo Revenue Accounting
07.1994 - 10.2011

Job overview

    • Followed all company regulations and rules to ensure that both travelers and employees were safe
    • Established and developed a highly efficient and dependable administrative team by providing ongoing coaching and motivation and fostering career advancement
    • Created and updated work schedules to accommodate changing staffing levels and workload expectations
    • Inspected the interior of the aircraft to ensure proper stowing of emergency equipment prior to, during, and after flights
    • Tracked and recorded expenses and reconciled accounts to keep accurate, current, and compliant financial records
    • Was in charge of the ticketing, gate, and ramp services
    • Restructured installation processes and staff teams, resulting in a 20% decreased in labor cost
    • Hired, trained, and motivated employees to provide outstanding passenger service.

A.J. Fritz(C.H.Robinson)

Customs Broker - Import Export Specialist
05.1990 - 09.1998

Job overview

    • Looked up and interpreted Customs decisions, compliance publications, guidelines, and customs regulations
    • Used standard tables and legal requirements to calculate the duty and tariff payments due on each shipment
    • Kept track of shipments and communicated with carriers to ensure that th arrived on time and in good condition
    • Was in charge of keeping track of shipments and obtaining clearance from customs and other agencies
    • Prepared, checked, and filed documentation with the various US Agency department
    • Identified shipments that required special handling based on the value, size, documentation, and country of origin
    • Signed documents on behalf of clients using power of attorney privileges
    • Calculated exchange rates to ensure that items were converted correctly.

Fred Hall & Associates Inc

Customs Broker - Import Export Specialist
03.1994 - 06.1995

Job overview

  • Looked up and interpreted Customs decisions, compliance publications, guidelines, and customs regulations
  • Used standard tables and legal requirements to calculate duty and tariff payments due on each shipment
  • Kept track of shipments and communicated with carriers to ensure that arrived on time and in good condition
  • Was in charge of keeping track of shipments and obtaining clearance from customs and other agencies
  • Prepared, checked, and filed documentation with various US departments
  • Identified shipments that required special handling based on value, size, documentation, and country of origin
  • Was in charge of logistics for freight and container pickup and delivery to customers
  • Signed documents on behalf of clients using power of attorney privileges
  • Calculated exchange rates to ensure that items were converted correctly.

AFI California Inc

Customs Broker - Import Export Specialist
09.1990 - 03.1994

Job overview

  • Looked up and interpreted Customs decisions, compliance publications, guidelines, and customs regulations
  • Used standard tables and legal requirements to calculate the duty and tariff payments due on each shipment
  • Was in charge of keeping track of shipments and obtaining clearance from customs and other agencies
  • Kept track of shipments and communicated with carriers to ensure that arrived on time and in good condition
  • Prepared, checked, and filed documentation with various US departments and agencies
  • Calculated and tracked taxes, as well as processed cash, check, and credit card payments on behalf of the client
  • Identified shipments that required special handling based on the value, size, documentation, and country of origin
  • Was in charge of logistics for freight and container pickup and delivery to customers
  • Signed documents on behalf of clients using power of attorney privileges
  • Calculated exchange rates to ensure that items were converted correctly.

Howard Hartry Inc

Foreign Trade Zone - Warehouse Entry Clerk
02.1985 - 05.1988

Job overview

  • Tracked and recorded expenses and reconciled accounts to keep accurate, current, and compliant financial records
  • Was in charge of data tracking, documentation, client correspondence, and office operations
  • Reviewed and signed documents on behalf of clients in accordance with power of attorney limitations
  • Kept track of shipments as passed through customs and other agencies, and I was able to obtain clearances
  • Used standard tables and legal knowledge to calculate duty and tariff payments for each shipment
  • Created, reviewed, and submitted documentation to Customs to ensure smooth cargo movements
  • Process Improvement: Created new departmental procedures in re-organizing how process CCA's
  • Working with company systems to decrease Labor cost by 20%
  • Collaborated with Management team in the development of WCR project
  • Awarded by management with official commendations for personal achievement and contributions to the team.

Education

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Project Management
01.2013

University Overview

TTCI
Long Beach, CA

import Export - International Business and Foreign Trade
01.1986

University Overview

Los Angeles Customs Brokerage
Los Angeles, CA

U.S. Customs Licensing - Customs Brokerage Licensing Classes
01.1986

University Overview

Skills

    • Proficiency in Aviation operations
    • Multi-Task Management
    • Business Development
    • Results-oriented
      • Domestic and International Experience
      • Operations management
      • Creative problem solving

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Process Improvement: Created new departmental procedures in re-organizing how we process CCA's. Working with company systems to decrease Labor cost by 20%.
  • Collaborated with Management team in the development of WCR (warehouse control regulations) project.
  • Awarded by management with official commendations for personal achievement and contributions to the team.

Timeline

Tower Agent
Delta Air Lines, Inc
10.2023 - 06.2024
Cargo Call Center Agent/Passenger Service Agent/Cargo Agent
Delta Airlines
01.2023 - 10.2023
Cargo Control Center - Lead
Delta Air Lines Inc
08.2022 - Current
Cargo Warehouse Lead/WCR
Delta Airlines
05.2014 - 01.2023
Customer Service Manager/Cargo/Ramp/Passenger Service/Cargo Revenue Accounting
American Airlines
07.1994 - 10.2011
Customs Broker - Import Export Specialist
Fred Hall & Associates Inc
03.1994 - 06.1995
Customs Broker - Import Export Specialist
AFI California Inc
09.1990 - 03.1994
Customs Broker - Import Export Specialist
A.J. Fritz(C.H.Robinson)
05.1990 - 09.1998
Foreign Trade Zone - Warehouse Entry Clerk
Howard Hartry Inc
02.1985 - 05.1988
Stanford University
Project Management
TTCI
import Export - International Business and Foreign Trade
Los Angeles Customs Brokerage
U.S. Customs Licensing - Customs Brokerage Licensing Classes
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