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Susana De La Rocha

Long Beach,CA

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Stone Quest, excelling in import management and process optimization. Skilled in data entry and telephone etiquette, I enhance customer satisfaction while ensuring compliance with international trade regulations. My empathetic approach and negotiation expertise drive cost savings and operational efficiency.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Phone Operator

Starfone Communications
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently handling incoming calls and addressing inquiries.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by supporting team members in handling difficult calls or resolving complex issues.
  • Handled high call volumes with professionalism and courtesy during busy periods.
  • Pleasantly greeted all callers and asked how to be of assistance.
  • Managed emergency calls with professionalism and sensitivity, ensuring immediate response from appropriate personnel or authorities.
  • Managed multi-line phone system, expertly navigating between calls while maintaining a friendly demeanor.

Import Department Manager

Stone Quest
Signal Hill, CA
02.2012 - Current
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve processes related to importing goods from overseas suppliers.
  • Coordinated with vendors on delivery schedules and negotiated terms for cost savings or improved services.
  • Monitored compliance with regulations for international trade, such as those governing export and import controls, currency transactions, and product safety standards.
  • Managed all aspects of freight forwarding including shipment tracking, customs clearance, documentation preparation, and cargo insurance.
  • Created reports on weekly and monthly performance metrics for management review.
  • Worked closely with purchasing team to ensure that all necessary paperwork was completed accurately.
  • Assisted in preparing documents required for customs clearance in accordance with local laws and regulations.
  • Resolved problems regarding discrepancies in invoices, shipping errors or delays, damaged goods.
  • Ensured accurate invoicing of shipments by verifying data accuracy against purchase orders prior to payment processing.
  • Overseed the daily operations of the import department, ensuring efficient and timely imports.
  • Coordinated with internal departments to ensure timely delivery of goods.
  • Negotiated annual freight and consolidation contracts with steamship lines and freight forwarders to obtain best pricing.
  • Coordinated daily transfer shipments with proper documentation logs.
  • Recorded data for transmitting US and Canadian HTS numbers for products.

• Processing all payments which includes Ocean Freight, TMF and CTF for all import Shipment

• Managing all Quotes for LTL and FTL and Scheduling all trucks loads

• Generating Bill of Landing for all trucks

• Providing updates to the customers

Education

High School Diploma -

Wilson High
Long Beach, CA
06.1999

Skills

  • Import compliance
  • Freight management
  • Customs clearance
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Data analysis
  • Documentation preparation
  • Problem resolution
  • Customer service
  • Team collaboration
  • Performance reporting
  • Contract negotiation
  • Invoice verification
  • Logistics management
  • Customs regulations
  • Documentation proficiency
  • Accurate data entry
  • Freight forwarding
  • Documentation review
  • Warehouse management
  • Shipping quotes
  • Import regulations
  • Purchase order
  • Tracking shipments
  • International shipments
  • Shipping documentation
  • Transportation planning
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Organizational skills
  • Data entry
  • Documentation skills
  • Import management
  • Shipment scheduling
  • Cargo expediting
  • Transportation coordination

Timeline

Import Department Manager

Stone Quest
02.2012 - Current

Phone Operator

Starfone Communications

High School Diploma -

Wilson High
Susana De La Rocha