Tim Morris
Olathe
Summary
Dynamic Export Specialist with proven expertise at Dairy Farmers of America, Inc., excelling in export compliance and documentation preparation. Skilled in conflict resolution and supply chain coordination, I successfully streamlined operations, enhancing shipment accuracy and customer satisfaction. Adept at navigating customs regulations, I foster strong relationships with freight forwarders to optimize logistics.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Export Specialist
Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.
02.2015 - Current
- Verified shipments against documents to maintain accuracy.
- Prepared and processed import and export documentation according to customs regulations, laws or procedures.
- Followed SOPs with all customer account actions and data management to keep consistent service levels.
- Coordinated with shipping and transport companies on behalf of clients.
- Followed requirements and regulations for handling DFA products.
- Developed and maintained relationships with freight forwarders and customers.
Import Coordinator
Alliance International
08.2007 - 12.2014
- Responded to customs, customer and internal requests and notices about classification, duty rates and documentation requirements to support import regulations.
- Oversaw timely and accurate US Customs filings and related documents to facilitate communications flow.
- Obtained quotes from several shipping companies and selected new organization, resulting in cost savings.
- Accurately input shipment details into company's system.
- Coordinated company product shipments and international transactions to eliminate freight delays.
- Served as expert point-of-contact for internal and external questions and issues dealing with import operations to drive consistent communication.
- Created and transmitted accurate documentation to governmental agencies for import activities.
Freight Broker Agent
CTS Transportation
08.2005 - 07.2007
- Created documents of load plans, cargo cleanliness inspections, and transportation processes.
- Negotiated and arranged transport of goods with shipping or freight companies.
- Detected damages and discrepancies in cargo shipments with careful inspections and close monitoring.
- Operated cargo handling equipment to facilitate safe and quick loading and unloading of cargo.
- Resolved any customer inquiries or complaints to restore satisfaction.
- Coordinated and verified proper dispatch of cargo shipments, working closely with different departments to resolve issues.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Baker University
Baldwin City, KS05-2005
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS12-1998
Skills
- Export compliance
- Documentation preparation
- Customs regulations
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Carrier booking
- Supply chain coordination
- Shipment management
- Filing skills
- Account oversight
Timeline
Export Specialist
Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.
02.2015 - Current
Import Coordinator
Alliance International
08.2007 - 12.2014
Freight Broker Agent
CTS Transportation
08.2005 - 07.2007
MBA - Business Administration
Baker University
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of Kansas