Stephanie Palaggi
Oak Brook,IL
Summary
Shipping Coordinator coordinating domestic outbound shipments, scheduling 15+ carrier pickups per week, and shipping documentation for customers and distribution centers. Verifies sales orders, packing requirements, and shipment accuracy before release while resolving transit delays, damages, and discrepancies. Maintains bills of lading, packing lists, and inventory records to support on-time delivery and compliance.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
SHIPPING COORDINATOR
Signode Industrial Group
Roselle, IL
04.2025 - Current
- Coordinated domestic outbound shipments to customers and distribution centers, ensuring on-time and accurate delivery.
- Prepared shipping documentation including bills of lading, packing lists, and shipping labels.
- Scheduled carrier pickups and communicated with freight providers regarding delivery requirements and issues.
- Verified shipment accuracy against sales orders and packing requirements prior to release.
- Maintained accurate shipping and inventory records within internal systems.
- Ensured compliance with company procedures, safety standards, and carrier regulations.
- Worked closely with warehouse, production, and customer service teams to meet shipping deadlines.
SHIPPING AND RECEIVING CLERK
Samuel Strapping
Woodridge, IL
10.2020 - 01.2025
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records, and transmitted to the proper department.
- Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
- Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unload goods from trucks and containers.
- Reduced shipping errors through meticulous inspection of outgoing packages and double-checking labels.
- Maintained accurate inventory levels through regular cycle counts and updating the warehouse management system accordingly.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Mentored new team members on shipping and receiving protocols, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on achieving common objectives.
SUPERVISOR
Century Tradeshow Service
Chicago, IL
01.2013 - 09.2020
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
TRADING ASSISTANT
Chicago Futures Group
Chicago, IL
07.1997 - 08.2020
- Improved pricing models by incorporating real-time market data into calculations for more accurate valuations.
- Ensured strict adherence to company policies, regulatory guidelines, and best practices throughout all trading activities.
- Assisted in daily operations management, including trade settlements and reconciliations for seamless processing.
- Provided exceptional customer support by promptly addressing inquiries from clients regarding trades or account information.
Skills
Shipping and receiving
Inventory control
Freight coordination
Carrier scheduling
Bill of lading preparation
Forklift certification
Timeline
SHIPPING COORDINATOR
Signode Industrial Group
04.2025 - Current
SHIPPING AND RECEIVING CLERK
Samuel Strapping
10.2020 - 01.2025
SUPERVISOR
Century Tradeshow Service
01.2013 - 09.2020
TRADING ASSISTANT
Chicago Futures Group
07.1997 - 08.2020