SANDRA E. GRACE
***** ****** ****** ***#***-Southfield, MI 48034
cell) 313-***-****
*************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
I am seeking a position in which I am able to showcase my exceptional
Customer Service and Logistical skills, educational background along with
my knack for teamwork and organization. The position would enable me to add
to the company's success through my hard work and dedication.
QUALIFICATIONS
10+ years of customer service/logistics, contributing to saving the company
millions of dollars each year. Carrier Manager and Expediter with FedEx
providing on time customer service to their clients. Operations Lead-FedEx
monitored daily activities of employees ensuring complete customer
satisfaction. Legal Assistant working with a law firm who specialize in
bankruptcy providing superior legal services.
. Lead, organize and manage substantial team of employees daily,
including daily scheduling to ensure complete coverage of customer
accounts. Resourceful in utilizing the most effective cost-savings for
the customer while providing superior on time pickup and delivery
achieving 99% carrier compliance.
. Tracking attendance of hourly employees assigning points when
necessary. Customarily observe, examine, and assess the routine of
employees, workflow and output as related to their assignment. Also,
providing counseling to employees who may be unaware of their
attendance status, focusing on employee turnover.
. Exceptional communication skills. Acting as liaison between customer,
plant and suppliers. Overcoming logistical obstacles that arise,
keeping all abreast of critical situations.
. ISO 9001: 2000 Certified Internal Auditor, provide insight to
different departments ensuring operational standards.
. Acting as a help desk for Internet users including co-workers,
suppliers, customers, and carriers using the FSC Internet application
(NATM). Assigning passwords, training on updates and trouble shooting
for those having problems with the Supply Chain website.
. Training new hires on all aspects of company policies and procedures
along with their specific jobs. Also providing continuous training to
current employees on new processes and procedures.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
I bring with me many years of experience in operations, customer services,
and MBA/HRM. Daily supervised and synchronized the activities of up to 14
employees in Customer Service/Logistic Center. Keeping employees apprised
of policy and procedures to guarantee customer satisfaction and cost
savings for our clients. Experienced working with the various automotive
customers including GM, Chrysler and Ford. Accustomed to a fast-paced
environment focused on employee turnover, career building, and
coaching/motivating employees. Confident and focused under pressure;
exercising prudent judgment in decision-making situations.
. Logistics Center Administration System (LCAS)
. FedEx Supply Chain Internet Application (NATM) - help desk
. Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
. Materials Global Operations (MGO/GM) -AS400
. Citrix- Employee time cards
. Monitoring employees while working
. Microsoft Office
. Lotus Notes
. CRG - coordinators reference guide
. Leading a Team
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Legal Assistant 05/2011-present
Grace-Moore Law Firm
Collecting data for the preparation of the bankruptcy petition and other
pertinent documents to initiate and finalize the bankruptcy proceedings.
Interview clients to obtaining information for the preparation of
petitions and schedules; confirming amounts owed to creditors; identifying
secured and unsecured creditors; drafting and filing bankruptcy petitions,
schedules and proof of claims.
Drafting correspondence to creditors, creditors attorneys, and
representatives of the court; preparing and pre-filing letters to
creditors; drafting applications for attorney fees; reviewing bankruptcy
records for determination if specific individuals, companies or entities
have prior bankruptcy cases; and maintaining a log to check off discharge
and status of bankruptcy. Also, sales and soliciting business.
. Track Dates
- Hearings
- Prep meetings
- Reaffirmation agreements
. Prepare Letters to Clients re.
- Preparatory Meetings
-Payments to Court
- Fee Waivers
- Awaiting Discharge
. Prepare/Print documents for Prep/Hearings
-Scan / Upload documents to court
-Fax notice of case to garnishing attorney
-Prepare notice to creditors re. Amendments
-Obtain and prepare Reaffirmation Agreements
-File Part II credit counseling certificates
-Develop and maintain storage logs
. Soliciting of sales/services
-cold calling
-attending fairs
-passing out flyers
Operations Lead 01/2004 - 12/2010
FedEx Supply Chain Systems
Support operational staff in daily activities ensuring the FSC clients
contract objectives, expectations and requirements are met by the company.
Working with other members of supervision each day to guarantee effective
operational objectives are complete. Prioritize the daily
activities/workload of employees as necessary to maintain an efficient and
effect work environment. When necessary make recommendations to management
to increase the operation efficiency continuously improving customer
satisfaction. Also, responsible for the leadership of employees plus
contractors, communicating daily shift activities to management, training,
assist with personnel relations and team building providing insight
regarding the performance review process. Provide assistance in the
application of the FSC policies, procedures, safety and good housekeeping
within company and client guidelines.
. Leading employees
. Training new hires
. Scheduling daily activities of Non-Exempt employees
. Providing Help Desk assistance to Internet customers and employees
. On call 24hrs. Alternating weekends with supervisors
. Internal/ISO/Auditor 9001
Logistics Coordinator 10/1997 - 01/2004
FedEx Supply Chain Systems
Set up and monitor the movement of ground, air, and rail and ocean traffic
for General Motors, Chrysler plus Ford along with automotive suppliers.
Provide customer service to Suppliers, Customers and Carriers. Utilized TMF
and MGO computer databases securing on time delivery. Also, acted as a
liaison between Suppliers, Plants, Customers and Carriers guarantying
quality assurance.
EDUCATION
Bachelor Degree-
Business Management (BSBM) 2007
University of Phoenix, Livonia, MI
GPA: 3.11
Masters Degree-
Masters of Business Administration/Human Resources (MBA/HRM) - 2009
University of Phoenix, Livonia, MI
GPA: 3.39