Dawn Keehner
* ***** ******, **********, ** ***** · adrrja@r.postjobfree.com · Tel: 631-***-****
Personal Statement
Self-starter with the ability to work cross-functionally with internal and external teams
Able to adapt to changes in technology
Strong attention to detail
Ability to plan, prioritize and organize tasks
Self-starter and ability to work without supervision
Highly motivated
Exceptional organization skills
Driven under pressure to get things done and done accurately
Team Player
Carrier negotiations / cost management
Detail oriented
Microsoft Office: Word and Excel
In the logistics business for 35+ yrs – imports, exports, domestic, international. All aspects
Excellent oral, written and problem-solving skills
Work Experience
Domestic Logistics Coordinator / Import Supervisor
USN Non Wovens, 455 Broadhollow Rd, Melville. NY
April 2015 - Present
Domestic Logistics Coordinator
Work with carriers to price loads for our customers TL & LTL loads
Set up delivery schedule with customers on their portals
Make schedules with warehouses for following day loads to be collected to make deliveries appointed
Troubleshoot any driver issues and missed appointments
Review invoices before approval
International Import Specialist
Coordinate with replenishment on orders set with vendors.
Work with vendors to schedule bookings with forwarders / steamship lines to import our orders.
Negotiate rates with forwarders, steamship lines, drayage carriers on orders
Make sure all orders are followed up with forwarder and steamship lines
Once orders are loaded in containers – follow up with vendor for all documentation to file ISF and process our orders for receiving
Follow up with carriers on the ETA’s and manage the scheduling on the retrieval of the containers to our warehouses.
Manage the turnaround on the containers for return to lines
Close out files once review and approval of invoices from vendors are received
Import / Export Logistics Specialist
Certified Transportation Group - 2150 5th Ave Ronkonkoma, NY
(May 2006 – April 2015)
Duties in this position are:
Corresponding with overseas agents on quoting for a job. Once the jobs are accepted, I contact the shippers to set up the pick ups of their orders and advise the necessary documentation that will be needed to move the cargo to their customers overseas
Work with Local truckers, Airlines, ocean carriers to arrange the shipments, prepare my documents for export and overnight the docs to the trucker for airline drops.
Send agents pre alerts and track the shipment until it reached the final destination, then bill it out.
As for the import portion side of things. Overseas agents send me documents for something coming in and I would contact the customer in the States get their broker info and contact the airlines for their AMS details to alert the customs broker. If we are to set up delivery, once the goods are cleared through customs I would make the necessary arrangements to do so. Collect any funds due our company and deliver the goods Then bill out the file Comply with TSA requirements on all shipments
Negotiate contracts with domestic, International, surface and Air carriers
Maximize cost effectiveness and customer service
Air Export Logistics Coordinator
(Aug-2000 – Aug-2003)
American River Logistics, Melville, NY
Duties in this position were:
Working with agents on international shipments – quoting, setting up pick ups and coordinating with the truckers and airlines to get the shipments exported from anywhere in the USA to its final destination country. Prepare all necessary documentation for customs purpose in their country. Prepared billing, filing and bill approvals on all my shipments.
Follow the shipments via Red berry to confirm the shipments are moving according to the bookings.
Negotiated contracts with domestic, international, surface and air carriers
International Sales Agent / Logistics Specialist
(May-1998 – Aug-2000)
Parkell Inc, Farmingdale, NY
Duties in this position were:
Worked with international customers on placing orders for dental products. Process orders once payment is received. Prepare the necessary documentation for export and work with the forwarders to get the shipments collected and shipped out to the final customers overseas
Follow up with the forwarders to make sure that all is moving smoothly and notify the customers on all details.
Air Export Logistics Coordinator
(Jul-1995 – May-1998)
Unistar Air Cargo, Jamaica, NY
Duties in this position
Data entry, phone relations with the shippers, truckers, airlines warehouses and agents (domestic and International) Corresponded with the agents on orders, contact the shippers to make the necessary arrangements to collect the goods, work with the truckers to get the goods and arrange with the airlines the bookings and prepared the documents necessary for export.
Worked with the warehouses on building pallets for consolidations.
Worked with customs on registrations and carnets. All tracking and trouble shooting where needed
Air Export Logistics Coordinator
(Jan-1993 – Mar-1995)
Karl Schroff & Associates, Jamaica, NY
Duties in this position were:
Arrange air export shipments. Work with agents, shippers, warehouses & airlines. Arrange the collection of the goods, book the shipments with the airlines and prepare the necessary documentation for export.
Handled registrations, carnets and TIB freight for Conde Nast.
Education
certification
Taylor Business Institute, New York City, NY
(Sep-1986 – Jun-1988)
Travel & Tour operations Business management
Associates Degree
References
References Available on Request