ANTONIO GONZALEZ

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Lutz, FL 33558

ac1hih@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY:

** ***** ** ***/***** Import/Export International/Domestic Logistics/ Customer Service

* ***** ** **********/Operations/Distribution

Intermediate knowledge of most Microsoft Office products

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

WORK EXPERIENCE:

2017 – 2017 Metro Air Service, Tampa, FL

Station Manager – Oversee all aspects of the Domestic inbound/outbound U.S. Air Mail logistics which moves over 1.1 million pounds of mail per week. Manage over 15 employees, in charge of payroll, work schedule, hiring and firing. Liaison between US Postal Service and Federal Express.

2014 – 2017 Laser Connection, Inc., Oldsmar, Florida

Assistant Warehouse Manager – Record equipment into inventory, help prep equipment for online pictures, and help negotiate multi-unit sales contracts. Order picking/packing, shipping software, propane, electric and manual forklift Experience in creating sales postings on; eBay, Amazon and Craig’s List. Cross trained to load and secure sold equipment for transport. I substituted for warehouse manager when vacationing or not able to work. Negotiate best possible LTL rates with carriers to enhance the sale bottom line.

1997 – 2014 Air Marine Forwarding Intl., Inc., Tampa, FL (International Freight Logistics)

President – Oversaw all aspects of the Import/Export sales and operations. Including but not limited to; completing Waybills and Electronic Export Information, contracting Carrier Rates, coordinating Continuous Customs Bonds, establishing and enforcing Shipping/Receiving Guidelines to lower claim losses, filing timely and complete Carrier Claims and Consolidating Freight to maximize cost.

1993 – 1997 Ecuamerica Int’l, Tampa, Florida

(International Freight Logistics/Distribution)

Director of Sales & Marketing – contracted with Air and Ocean carriers to provide best possible rates for enhancing Profit & Expense ratios.

1986 – 1993 Air General, Inc. Tampa Florida/Atlanta, Georgia

(International/Domestic Air/Ocean Cargo Handling/Distribution)

Customer Service/Cargo Supervisor - responsible for three office agents and five warehousemen in a secured U.S. Customs bonded facility. Certified to handle Dangerous Goods. Handled seven different carriers including Mexicana, in which I had a major responsibility for being bi-lingual. Helped customers with clearing their international airfreight through U.S. Customs.

Operations Manager/Sales Representative - having the ability to present a favorable sales program, I expanded the company services. Helped cross train personnel to facilitate multitasking.

Station Manager – Oversaw all aspects of the Air/Ocean operations including weekly payroll, monthly work schedules as well as Profit & Loss reports.

Implemented and/or improved receiving procedures to reduce loss claims

Oversaw the planning/selection/security and managed the company’s first bonded Container Freight Station (CFS) and U.S. Customs Exam Station (CES)

Managed the Air Cargo loading of over 5 international carriers to assure it met with their requirements for on time departures

Regularly evaluated employee performance, dedication, and understanding for strengthening, and made pay or removal recommendations to corporate headquarters

Interviewed and screened office agents and warehousemen for employment

Applied and received governmental security clearance for ramp and runway crossing access to international airport

Reviewed and assured all company, local, state and federal safety regulations were known and adhered to

1985 – 1986 Serv-Air, Tampa, Florida

(International Airport Ground Handling)

Ramp Agent Supervisor - responsible for twenty-two personnel and handled five different carriers. Made sure aircraft properly loaded and departed on time.

1984 – 1985 Foods International, Tampa, Florida

(Food Distributor)

Night Supervisor/Foreman - made sure orders were correct and trucks loaded properly for maximum utilization.

EDUCATION:

1986 – 1988 United Electronics Institute, Tampa, Florida

Associate Science Degree in Technology with a 4.0 grade average

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS/ACHIEVEMENTS:

2001 The Business Journal

40 Under 40 Award Winner – for professional achievements and community involvement.

1998 – 2000 Tampa Bay Cargo Association

Secretary/Treasurer/President – monthly meetings to promote cargo in the Bay area.

1986 – 1992 British Airways Cargo

Dangerous Goods Handling Certified

REFERENCES: Available upon request.

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