Administrative leader offering experience in prioritizing and delegating administrative tasks to drive goal achievement. Proficient in leadership abilities, problem solving and conflict resolution. Dedicated to training and mentoring top talent while cultivating a productive work culture, while adding value to the team and organization through overall dynamics, knowledge, and industry experience.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Administrative Coordinator
Georgia Ports Authority
Garden City
04.2015 - Current
Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
Proactively identified opportunities for improving administrative processes, implementing changes that led to increased efficiency and effectiveness.
Answered over 100 phone calls and responded to inquiries from customers, vendors and other external contacts.
Increased team productivity with effective delegation of tasks and prioritization of responsibilities.
Developed and implemented organizational systems to streamline daily operations.
Built highly-efficient administrative team through ongoing coaching and professional development opportunities.
Customer Broker Representative
UPS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS
Savannah
03.2006 - 04.2015
Created and implemented strategic trading approaches.
Streamlined internal processes by implementing new technology solutions, reducing administrative tasks and freeing up more time for client relationships and management interactions
Responded to over 100 telephone and email to questions regarding licensing, commissions, website logins and website navigation.
Conducted research to answer questions and handle issues using multiple systems and resources.
Collaborated with clients to maintain relationships and provide customers with thorough support and guidance.
Developed strong relationships with clients, earning their trust and loyalty through consistent communication and portfolio updates.
Customer Service Representative
SITEL Corporation
Savannah
08.2005 - 02.2006
Contributed to sales growth by upselling products and services based on individual customer requirements.
Conducted regular quality assurance checks on interactions with customers to ensure agents were meeting established guidelines and standards for service excellence.
Reduced process inconsistencies and effectively trained team members on best practices and protocols.
Recommended, selected and helped locate and obtain out-of-stock product based on customer requests.
Followed up with customers about resolved issues to maintain high standards of customer service.
Enhanced productivity levels by anticipating needs and delivering outstanding support.
Education
Masters of Science in Leadership -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
03.2015
Bachelors of Science in Business Management -
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
12.2013
Skills
Computer skills {Microsoft Excel Power Point}
Exceptional Customer Service
Outstanding Interpersonal Skills
Effective Communication
Experience of Customs Brokerage Processes {Ocean Air LCL Freight}
Data Entry
Entry Summary
Cargo Release
Steamship Line & OGA Reports
Traffic Analyst
Delivery Orders
Dispatcher
Monitor Release of Containers
Execute Charges & Issue Checks
Government & Container Holds
Shipment Notification Processes
Documentation & Electronic Submission
Call Center Activation & Sales
Steamship Line Track & Trace
Import & Export Compliance
Post Entry Auditing
Customs Regulations & Compliance
Other Government Agency Compliance
Problem Solving & Building Solutions
Operations Shipping & Logistics
Shipping Industry Logistics Knowledge
GPA Computer Systems { Navis Sparc's N4 XPS }
GPA Accounts { IP & Georgia Pacific}
Control Center
Reefer & Container Dray
Mega Rail { CSX & NS }
Damages & Damage Holds
Hazardous Containers & Hazardous Regulations
Missing Seals
MNR Procedures
Stack Allocations
Emails & Telephone Customer Interaction
Achievements Awards
Health & Safety Committee
United Way Committee
Employee Opinion Survey Committee
Established Good Working Relationships with Customer/Client
Outstanding Customer Service
Perfect Attendance
Surpassed Team Goal of Data Entry Files Entered
Created & Identified New Methods for Documentation Accuracy & Production