PROFILE SUMMARY
An experienced supply chain, logistics planning professional. Nasbite
credentialed in global logistics planning.. Exceptional at managing
multiple projects. Able to maintain proactive approach to problem
solving within all areas of the supply chain. Superior communication
skills and a keen awareness of deadlines. Excels at interfacing with
others at all levels to ensure company goals are attained. Works best
in environments where leadership skills are the keys to success.
A demonstrated ability to successfully support and supervise
concurrently, with a mature problem solving attitude. Proven, award
winning customer service and follow through skills. Skilled in
continuous improvement with projects involving logistics strategy,
total hard savings of over $1,000,000 in 2 yrs. Possess excellent
interpersonal and analytical skills. Proficient at maintaining
detailed export documentation. Experienced at HS classification.
Demonstrated ability to maintain updated knowledge of changing
regulations in multiple countries to insure trade compliance. Able to
manage effectively manage more than one team goal.
EDUCATION
Nasbite Certified Global Business Professional
Dearborne, Pinnacle, Compass & Alliance Management
Certification Programs.
Series 7 and Series 66 Licenses (not currently in use)
University of Massachusetts
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Board Member - Human Rights Education Institute
Chair - Wells Fargo Idaho State Diversity Council
Treasurer - Birds of Prey Northwest
RELATED EXPERIENCE
International Account Coordinator
Mariani Packing Company, Inc. August 2012 to January 2015
. Developed and Coordinated on going requirement changes for
logistics New location, process and oversee to completion all
orders generated by Marinai Europe Staff. Including all Export of
Inventory from US locations and process of outgoing inventory from
VAT Logistics.
. Responsible for coordination of assigned international accounts
from order through customs clearance, including packaging and
product requirements to insure orders are processed smoothly.
. Works with Sales, Production and Logistics teams to develop and
manage product / packing requirements and order quantities and
resolve issues with appropriate personnel.
. Coordinated customers document packets, assist with accounts
payment activities and complete export compliance requirements in a
timely manner.
. Assisted with collection, coordination and submission of documents
for product specific remittance programs related to the food
industry and ensuring both government and program compliance.
. Liaised with necessary personnel to prepare costing, product specs,
item codes, price lists.
. Tracked and maintained inventory of international marketing
materials.
International Marketing Coordinator
Jelly Belly Candy Company. January 2011 to September 2011
. Responsible for assisting in development / coordination of all
international marketing projects and activities.
. Worked with Business Managers Forecasting and Production to develop
and manage product packing requirements and quantities; resolves
production issues with appropriate personnel.
. Compiled and produced sales and marketing reports and graphs.
. Assisted with the production of international marketing and POS
materials as necessary.
. Coordinated packaging development, translations and proofing.
. Assisted with coordination of in-country promotional activity
materials and approvals.
. Liaised with necessary personnel to prepare costing, product specs,
item codes, price lists.
. Tracked and maintained inventory of international marketing
materials.
. Coordinated International Trade Show Participation.
. Developed international presentations for sales and company
meetings.
. Coordinated with production and procurement to insure orders are
processed smoothly.
. Maintained inventory of distributor, sales and marketing
materials.
. Coordinated secure domain names; assists with country specific web-
site management.
. Prepared and submitted Creative Services requests.
Financial Consultant
US Bancorp Investments and Insurance. May 2008 to June 2009
. Client management position accountable for developing alliances
with clientele to increase loyalty.
. Developed strategies to increase assets and profitability within a
territory.
. Counsel high net-worth individuals and corporate clients.
. Assist in meeting and exceeding area sales goals.
. Participate in community events to position the bank as a leader
within the territory.
Licensed Certified Private Banking Manager
Wells Fargo Bank. September 2004 to June 2008
. Directed daily operations for a retail bank, including branch
sales, business development, customer service, and credit analysis.
. Participated in the hiring and firing processes of private banking
staff for several branches
. Consistently awarded for providing exceptional customer service to
bank clientele and internal partners
. Founding member of the Wells Fargo Idaho State Diversity Council
International Export & Marketing Manager
Cathay Northwest, Inc. April 1993 to September 2004
. Market research for new products including target market and target
media research.
. Creating and submitting press releases as well as all media follow
up.
. Design and planning for trade show presentations.
. Planning and overseeing to completion, business events for domestic
and international clients.
. Staffing, managing and coordinating teams to compile initial market
evaluation data.
. Made recommendations to contracting companies regarding product
marketability.
. Checked plans against changing international regulations and
relationships between involved countries.
. Evaluated future market risks with changes in international trade
practices, based on knowledge of the political climate and rumor
inside the international trade and commercial banking communities.
. Aided in successful completion of initial business plans to justify
the financing of projects.
. Coordinated teams responsible for executing launch of imports to
the specific markets.
. Set up financing relationships with domestic and international
banks, for the processing of large dollar.
. International money transactions and ultimately managed the
American bank's relationship and product flow.
. Provided approval for advertising, marketing and packaging artwork
from creative inception to final production.