Trisha Cunningham
Wichita
Summary
Results-driven Operations Specialist with expertise in optimizing operational efficiency and streamlining processes. Skilled at data analysis, inventory management and cross-functional team coordination to support efficient site operations. Conscientious approach ensures tasks are completed quickly with minimal errors, driven by solid work ethic and methodical focus on achieving precise results and maintaining order.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Trade Compliance Operations Specialist
Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation
Wichita
05.2017 - 06.2025
- Responsible for ensuring all import and export activities adhere to international trade regulations by performing tasks like reviewing documentation, managing customs clearance processes, identifying potential compliance risks, collaborating with internal stakeholders, and maintaining accurate records to guarantee smooth cross-border trade operations while upholding legal compliance standards across Cargill's global business
- Document review and compliance checks: Scrutinizing export and import documents (invoices, packing slips, shipping documents) to verify accuracy and compliance with relevant trade regulations, including Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HS) codes, country of origin, and export controls
- Customs clearance management Coordinating with customs brokers to facilitate timely and accurate customs clearance for shipments, including managing import/export declarations, duty calculations, and compliance with customs regulations
- Risk assessment and mitigation: Identifying potential trade compliance risks within transactions, conducting due diligence on new business partners, and implementing mitigation strategies to minimize compliance issues
- Data analysis and reporting: Monitoring trade compliance metrics, analyzing data to identify trends and potential areas of concern, and generating reports for internal stakeholders.
- Stakeholder collaboration: Working closely with various internal departments like sales, logistics, and legal to ensure trade compliance is integrated into business operations
- Regulatory updates: Staying informed about changes in international trade regulations and updating internal procedures accordingly
- Internal controls and record keeping: Maintaining comprehensive records of trade activities, including supporting documentation, to facilitate audits and compliance reviews
- Strong understanding of international trade regulations, including customs laws, export controls, and sanctions compliance.
- Experience with export procedures and documentation
- Proficiency in trade compliance software and systems.
- Excellent analytical and problem- solving skills
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with various internal and external stakeholders.
- Attention to detail and ability to work independently while meeting deadlines.
Client Service Manager
North & South Logistics
Wichita
03.2017 - 05.2017
- Reviewed new customer orders and requests, manually entered data into a centralized database, manually created shipments.
- Assigned carriers and dispatched shipments, coordinated rush orders and order changes.
- Acted as a liaison between logistics, carriers and customers.
- Produced bill of lading and updated shipment status information.
- Monitored shipments to guarantee on-time deliver
Customer Service Operations/Dispatcher
Elite Transportation Llc
Wichita
01.2015 - 11.2016
- Oversaw scheduling for the day-to day activities of all transportation employees.
- Developed, implemented and monitored programs to maximize customer satisfaction.
- Trained new quality customer service reps.
- Resolved customer questions, issues and complaints, reviewed new customer orders and requests.
- Completed and followed up on all registration and traffic documents
- Communicated all emergencies, delays due to weather and carrier schedule changes to customers and supervisors, coordinated rush orders and order changes.
- Produced bill of lading and updated shipment status information, monitored shipments to guarantee on-time
- Communicated with drivers to ensure timely pickups and deliveries.
- Managed customer inquiries regarding shipment status and logistics.
- Collaborated with team members to resolve operational issues swiftly.
- Trained new dispatchers on company systems and procedures effectively.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth operations.
Dispatch/Operations
Greatwide Cardinal Logistics
Johnson
05.2012 - 01.2015
- Oversaw scheduling for multiple employees, reviewed new customer orders and requests, manually created shipments.
- Assigned carriers and dispatched shipments, resolved problems for customers, warehouses and carriers
- Resolved customer questions, issues and complaints, reviewed new customer orders and requests.
- Completed and followed up on all registration and traffic documents.
- Communicated all emergencies, delays due to weather and carrier schedule changes to customers and supervisors, coordinated rush orders and order changes.
- Produced bill of lading and updated shipment status information, monitored shipments to guarantee on-time
- Provided timely updates to supervisors regarding dispatch operations.
Education
GED -
SC BOCES
Pueblo West, CO03-2004
Skills
- Operational efficiency
Planning and coordination- Scheduling expertise
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Operations coordination
- Process documentation
- Problem-solving
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Trade Compliance Operations Specialist
Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation
05.2017 - 06.2025
Client Service Manager
North & South Logistics
03.2017 - 05.2017
Customer Service Operations/Dispatcher
Elite Transportation Llc
01.2015 - 11.2016
Dispatch/Operations
Greatwide Cardinal Logistics
05.2012 - 01.2015
GED -
SC BOCES