Tina Blemings
PENNSVILLE,New Jersey
Summary
Dynamic logistics professional with extensive experience at Tazmanian Freight Systems, excelling in dispatch coordination and customs brokerage. Proven expertise in tracking shipments and compliance, coupled with strong communication skills. Adept at optimizing delivery routes and managing import clearance, ensuring timely and efficient operations in fast-paced environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Specialist
Tazmanian Freight Systems
Sharon Hill , PA
03.2022 - Current
- Coordinated daily dispatch operations for each delivery scheduling and routing.
- Managed communication between drivers and clients to ensure timely updates.
- Utilized dispatch software to track shipments and monitor vehicle locations, such as 4Kites, Highway, and Truscker Tools.
- Oversaw compliance with safety regulations and company policies during operations.
- Resolved logistical issues
- Prepared shipping documents are needed, such as the Bill of Lading, IAC, and shipping labels.
- Kept customers informed of service trucks' whereabouts and expected time of service.
- Coordinated and monitored daily delivery routes to ensure timely completion.
- Determined most cost-effective methods for transportation of goods based on weight, volume, destination, and urgency of delivery.
- Ensured accuracy of data entry into dispatch system including load details, rates, carrier information.
- Assigned deliveries to drivers according to their availability and route optimization guidelines.
- Implemented procedures for monitoring driver hours-of-service compliance with DOT regulations.
- Developed relationships with carriers and vendors to ensure a good relationship.
Customs Broker
DSV Air & Sea
Philadelphia, PA
06.2021 - 04.2023
- Responsible for Import Clearance of goods for majority of Air and Ocean Shipments
- Quote the appropriate duties, MPF & HMF
- Clearance for PGA Requirements
- Exercised Due Diligence to file proper HTS Code & legal documentation
- Identifying the correct COO, Inco Terms, Firms Code, & IT
- Responsible for all Continuous Bonds & Single Entry Bond process
- Managing the Continuous Bonds & Single Entry Bond payments
- Contacting customers about Past Due Payments
- Managing & updating spreadsheets for CTB yearly renewals
- Charging accruals and posting for payment
- Contact with the appropriate Surety Company
- Compliance in keeping up with current & changing government regulations
- Documented all changes in Cargowise
- Provided tracking results for prioritizing the shipments ETA
- Control & Track the Transport of goods
- Responsible for communicating with client and drivers for the most efficient load
- Arranging customs documents for clearance
- Triggering shipments in AMS, requesting SSO# and clearing all trucks shipments
- Producing a Customs Query before Transmitting for Clearance
- Responsible for Clearance of goods for Air and Ground Shipments through Customs using Cargowise
- Prepared and processed import documentation according to Customs regulations, laws and procedures for IBM shipments
- Identified shipments requiring special handling based on documentation, country of origin, and value
- Understand the security of needing authorization to be allowed to cross the boarder
- Tracked shipments and communicated with carriers to confirm arrival time
- Post revenue charges and Autorate revenue for all shipments cleared under my broker code
- In a CBP Review knowing the importance to send Docs to Dis
- All Census Warnings review, and applicable codes to each shipment
- Philadelphia, PA
Office Manager
ACE Motor Sales
Woodbury, NJ
12.2017 - 06.2021
- Interviewed, trained and mentored administrative staff members in company policies, daily task execution and industry best practices
- Elevated customer satisfaction ratings by resolving customer's concerns
- Supervised Receptionist and Administrative Assistant and consistently cultivating productive and positive work atmosphere.
- Written professional business correspondence to maintain strong line of communications.
- Completed quarterly employee performance evaluations to identify deficiencies and recommend improvement strategies.
- Generated financial reports on Excel for management review
- Managed efficient and accurate weekly AP and AR reports
- Woodbury NJ
Skills
- Dispatch
- Tracking drivers
- Kepping up-to-date emais to the client
- Payment Processing
- Budgetary Planning
- Proficient Knowledge with Excel
- Logistics
- Customs Specialist
- Entry Writer
- Process Clearance for PGA
- Continuous Bond/ SEB Specialist
- Quote Duties/MPF/HPF
- Bonds Specialist
- Import Freight Forwarder
References
- Julia Connelly, (609) 970-4703
- Jacqui Martelack, (215) 584-0086
- Debbie Thomas, (856) 803-8375
Timeline
Logistics Specialist
Tazmanian Freight Systems
03.2022 - Current
Customs Broker
DSV Air & Sea
06.2021 - 04.2023
Office Manager
ACE Motor Sales
12.2017 - 06.2021