John Rogers
Bloomingdale, Illinois 60108
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Job Objective:
To secure the position of an Air Export Gateway Agent in a reputable and trusted company and thereby
utilize my rich experience and skills for best possible results while attaining self growth.
Summary of Qualifications:
Proven ability of problem solving and proficiency in quantitative analysis
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Proven ability to devise and drive effective purchasing strategies
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Extensive knowledge of the state, federal and international laws and penal code regarding
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International Air Freight shipments and the relevant organizational and departmental policies
Rich experience in handling PC and Mainframe, spreadsheets and managing databases
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applications
Proven ability to prepare precise records of the various air export transactions
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Extensive knowledge of the impact of air cargo handling on various commodity types like
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perishable, magnetic, over size, dangerous goods, etc.
Creativity that proves useful for the company while making export related decisions
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Acquired proficiency in oral, written and interpersonal skills
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Professional Experience:
Panalpina, Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Air Export Gateway Agent, February 2005 – July 2011
• Supervise and direct the air transportation of goods for the respective shippers between Domestic
locations and warehouse and final consignee locations.
• Developed and retained courteous, friendly and prompt customer relations and work for the
utmost customer satisfaction.
• Gateway lead agent trainer.
• Negotiate Rates and book air cargo with various carriers.
• Employee of the month, July 2010
Direct Express, Itasca, Illinois
Warehouse Manager, March 2004 – September 2004
• Loaded and unloaded trucks
• Handled day to day operations of warehouse.
• Responsible for inventory counts and accuracy
• Coordinated freight for a major account
• Prepared Bills of Lading for outbound shipments
JP Mechanical, Oak Park, Illinois
Construction/ HVAC, February 2003 February 2004
• Preformed light electrical, Rehab, New Construction and demolition
• Sheet metal fabrication
• Routine service and maintenance for Heating and Air for both commercial and residential
customers.
UTI (Union Transportation Inc), Wood Dale, Illinois
Air Export Agent, October 1999 – January 2002
• Worked on key accounts for major companies
• Responsible for contacting Airlines to get spot rates on allocated space.
• Tracked and traced all shipments until they reached their final destination
• Faxed pre alerts to destinations in Europe, South America and the Far East.
• Prepared Billing for shipments once they reached their final destinations.
Kuehne & Nagel, Bensenville, Illinois
Air Export/ Air Import Agent, June 1997 – October 1999
• Contacted Customers to advise when freight arrived.
• Responsible for clearing freight through Customs.
• Handled air Export for the Motorola account which was a Key account.
Education:
Environmental Technical Institute, Itasca, Illinois
Certificate: Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology
Lake Park High School, Roselle, Illinois
References:
Available Upon Request