Frederick W Amft

Objective

Seeking a career within a friendly and professional work place; allowing me to utilize my organization skills, innovative ideas and creativity In An International Freight Forwarding Environment.

Employment Experience

The Interport Company, Bensenville, IL May,2015-Oct,2015\

Ocean & Air Operations

* Performed Full Range of Freight Forwarding Duties

* Coordinated Incoming Cargo, for Ocean & Air Consolidation

* Acted as Point of Contact with Current & Potentiial Clients

* Handled Files & Assigned Duties to Required Subordinates.

Translink Shipping- Schaumburg, IL December, 2014 – Feb, 2015

Customer Service-Import Logistics

Provide Tracing & Support Documents and liaison between Importers, and delivery of communication Between Carriers, Parent company and End users.

Coordinate Import Process To Insure Seamless Release & delivery to Client.

Reconcile, approve and pay bills to Required vendors and carriers.

Seko Worldwide- Itasca, IL November 2014 - December 2014

Logistics Provider & AssistantManager

Monitor Residential & Commercial Pickups

Created and submitted purchase orders weekly for inventory and supply.

Provide Up to Date Delivery Times & Contact Information

Operated and supervised checkout stations, handled cash and credit card sales.

GP Logistics- Elk Grove Village, IL May, 2014 – June 2014

Export Air Coordinater

Produce Master AirWayBill Issue House Bill for customer and Agents.

Send Necessary PreAlerts to Overseas Offices & Agent

Maintain Accurate Records & Maximize Profits for Company

Bag-ette 2000- Westchester, IL September 2007 – November, 2013

Vice President-Operations

Provided administrative/secretarial support for the department such as answering telephones, assisting customers, and resolving and referring a range of administrative problems and inquiries.

Scheduled and coordinated Ocean Shipments for Clients on Full Container & LCL Moves.

Maintained and input of data information for department files.

Skillfull & Competent with Microsoft Office Suite, Excel & Power Point Applications

World Class Shipping, Elgin, IL October,2004-September, 2007

Import/Export Supervisor

Supervise 3 Person Import/Export Operations Team & Develop New Trades

Organized Training & Orientation for Incoming Transportation Associates

Assist Shippers to Develop & Classify Commodities for Ocean Export

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree – University of Illinois - Chicago,IL Major: History

Minors: Psychology

Computer Skills:

Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher

Hazardous Materials Competency & Familiarity with Export Regulations

Typing skills: 55+ words per minute

References available upon request.

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