Oliver Gates
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SUMMARY
Good-natured and analytical performer seeking to develop as a corporate finance professional. Career experience includes working for an industry-leading global freight forwarder, managing U.S. customs brokerage for multinational chemical companies.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Import Brokerage Associate, Expeditors, Charleston, SC February 2018 - Present
● Execute import customs clearance and transportation solutions for diverse importers
● Produce superior financial results through effective management of Revenue & Cost of Services
● Present clients with reports on operational performance
● Develop knowledge for customs tariff code, international trade regulations, and operating systems Domestic Freight Associate, Expeditors, San Diego, CA June 2016 - February 2018
● Coordinate domestic and transborder air, ocean, and intermodal shipping activity
● Assist clients with distribution, warehousing, and vendor management
● Manage a portfolio of accounts and act as primary point of contact for logistics needs
● Define and document operational best practices for growing team Logistics Analyst Intern, Expeditors, Boston, MA May - August 2015, January 2016
● Analyze efficiency of business operations for Air Export Department
● Execute and present weekly reports on key performance metrics to management
● Develop client profiles for account managers
Water Ski & Safety Instructor, Senior Bunk Counselor, Skylemar, Naples, ME June - August 2014
● Tasked with direct supervision and care of campers aged 11-12 in bunk for duration of summer
● Direct water sport activities, including instruction for all skill levels
● Led year-4 campers on off-site hike of Mount Washington LEADERSHIP
Coach, Charleston Elite Lacrosse, Charleston, SC May 2019 - Present
● Coach travel club in invitational tournaments
● Prepare college prospects for next level of lacrosse Member, Expeditors Charitable Initiatives Committee, Charleston, SC January 2019 - Present
● Present opportunities for impactful community engagement
● Coordinate in office fundraising and donation-based events Production Lead: Red Devils Sports Network, Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA September 2014 - May 2016
● Produce popular live broadcasts of Varsity Basketball and Lacrosse games
● Color Commentary for Varsity Lacrosse
● Create promotional media for Varsity Lacrosse, tailored for prospective athletes President, Dickinson College Club Lacrosse, Carlisle, PA August 2015 - May 2016
● Serve as liaison between team and administration to ensure resource allocation Student Mentor, YWCA USA, Carlisle, PA August 2015 - May 2016
● Participate in afterschool homework help program for at-risk youth EDUCATION
Dickinson College, Bachelor of Arts, Carlisle, PA May 2016 Major:International Business & Management; Minor: Economics Related Coursework: Managerial Economics, Corporate Finance, Financial Accounting, Data Analysis, Environmental Policy, Spanish, Marketing
SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite, SPSS, SAS Studio, Video Production Software (Adobe Premiere, FinalCut Pro, iMovie), Import CFIT, ETMS, exp.o Customs (Expeditors’ proprietary software) Language: Spanish Competent Achievements:U.S. Customs Brokerage License, CFA Level II Candidate