Shorny Watkins
Gooseberry Hill,WA
Summary
Efficient Import and Export Coordinator with extensive experience in logistics and international trade. Skilled in coordinating import and export activities, customs clearance and freight forwarding.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Import /Import and Export Coordinator
Freightshop Pty Ltd
03.2021 - Current
- Coordinated import and export of goods for multiple clients, providing accuracy and timely delivery.
- Processed customs declarations and maintained records of customs documents.
- Coordinated with internal teams to enable timely ordering, shipping and receipt of goods.
- Managed complex tariff classifications, ensuring compliance with government regulations for all imported goods.
- Observed and tracked consignments to verify timely deliveries and accurate invoicing.
- Warehousing duties, including checking in freight
- Data entry for accounts
- Classifying of goods in compliant with exports
- Processing EFT payments
Export Coordinator
Toll Global Forwarding
01.2011 - 02.2021
- Corrected billings and issued debit and credit memos for customers to reconcile accounting.
- Established a strong rapport with customs officers and government agencies, fostering positive relationships that facilitated smooth export transactions.
- Managed a high volume of export orders, prioritizing tasks effectively to meet tight deadlines.
- Prepared and assembled documents to facilitate exports.
Import / Export Air Freight
Logwin Logistics Australia
09.2008 - 02.2021
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Trained new team members on airfreight coordination processes, ensuring consistent quality in service delivery.
- Minimized shipment delays through proactive identification and resolution of potential issues in the shipping process.
- Collaborated with sales teams to provide accurate quotes for clients, contributing to increased business opportunities.
- Comprehended full range of freight forwarding services such as order management, movement scheduling, customs brokerage and cost optimization.
- Enhanced shipment efficiency by coordinating airfreight activities and managing shipping documentation.
- Managed import and export of hazardous materials in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Monitored and maintained import and export tracking systems for delivery of accurate and up-to-date records of shipments.
- Facilitated required documentation to manage customs clearance.
Export Coordinator
Express Logistics
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Managed the accurate preparation of all necessary documentation including commercial invoices, packing lists, and certificates of origin to avoid complications during customs clearance.
- Negotiated freight rates with carriers for international transportation of goods.
- Calculated weight, volume or cost of goods to be moved.
- Provided tracking information to enable clients to monitor progress of shipments.
Customer Service Representative
TNT Express Worldwide
08.2004 - 09.2008
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
- Answering Domestic & International Bookings
- Dealing with customer enquiries
- Providing sales quotes for new & existing customers
- scanning and sorting of freight - dock hand
- Trained new Customer Service Representatives on company policies, procedures, and best practices.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eastern Hills Senior High School
Mount Helena, WA12-1999
Skills
- Export compliance
- Reliability
- Tariff coding system
- Freight forwarding proficiency
- Incoterms awareness
- Teamwork
- Customer service
Certification
- Aviation Security Awareness
Timeline
Import /Import and Export Coordinator
Freightshop Pty Ltd
03.2021 - Current
Export Coordinator
Toll Global Forwarding
01.2011 - 02.2021
Import / Export Air Freight
Logwin Logistics Australia
09.2008 - 02.2021
Export Coordinator
Express Logistics
01.2008 - 01.2010
Customer Service Representative
TNT Express Worldwide
08.2004 - 09.2008
High School Diploma -
Eastern Hills Senior High School
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