Export Agent Resume

Jonathan Bradley

2042 County Road 73

Lansing, KS 66043

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Job Objective To obtain an Export Agent position and utilize my experience and skills for the successful completion of each job task.

Work Experience:

Export Agent, May 2004 – Present

DHL Global Forwarding, Lansing, KS

• Methodized and proceeded air transportation of commodities for designated shippers from offshore locations to warehouse, other storage facilities or final consignee locations.
• Maintained courteous, prompt and efficient customer relations.
• Managed rates for air freight carriers.
• Prepared reports and timely management information as specified and requested.
• Negotiated shipping rates and submitted to Branch Manager for approval.
• Oversaw the routing and rating of all shipments booked.

Export Agent, March 2002– April 2004

Pilot Freight Services, Lansing, KS

• Oversaw the pick-up and transfer of shipments with appropriate partners.
• Ensured all vendors must meet service standards and provided the best possible price and service.
• Established and maintained all necessary procedures to assure clean, organized, safe and healthy environment for all personnel.
• Developed and maintained successful relationships with local vendors as well as other co-load carriers.

Summary of Qualifications:

• Sound knowledge of state, federal and international applicable laws and regulations as related to International Air Freight shipments
• Knowledge and experience in PC and Mainframe, spreadsheets and databases (Excel and Access) applications
• Extensive knowledge local, state and federal requirements, regulations and applicable departmental and organizational policies
• Ability to effectively set-up and prepare various files and documents associated with air export transactions
• Familiarity with air cargo handling impact of various commodity types (magnetic, perishable, over-size)
• Proven track record in devising and driving successful purchasing strategies
• Effective problem solving and quantitative analysis skills
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Excellent knowledge of complex procurement processes

Education

Associate Degree in Business, Haywood Community College, Clyde, NC