Business Developer Import and export

RAYMOND SENA AKUSSAH

P. O. BOX **, LEGON. ACCRA · (233) 054******* / 050*******

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven, Energetic and Self-motivated professional with over six years of experience in the logistics industry able to handle fast-paced logistics demands while keeping operations in line with regulatory requirements. Focused on exceeding profitability targets through skilled management of available personnel and inventory resources.

EXPERIENCE

MARCH 2019 TO PRESENT

ASSISTANT AIRFREIGHT MANAGER/ FLEET SUPERVISOR

MAC LOGISTICS, TEMA, GHANA

• Airfreight Export & Import shipments in different vertical (Perishables, Personal Effects, Aviation, DG Goods) including operation, documentation and reporting.

• Actively assessing operational procedures and ensuring continuous improvement within the department.

• Provider of transportation and warehousing and responsible for overall operation of inbound logistics for major clients.

• Personally, ensuring that projects are managed professionally and are delivered within agreed deadlines.

• Coordinated logistics operations with a team of skilled workers, delegating tasks and organizing schedules.

• Maintained successful operations by overseeing 15+ employees and monitoring performance.

• Compliance and maintenance operations of over 15 trucks and all aspects of repairs from tire changes to spare parts replacement.

• Monitoring pre-trip checks are completed by drivers for all shifts.

• Adjusting daily delivery schedule prepared by Business Developer to achieve maximum trips per day.

• Monitoring alcohol and drug test on driver before trips / speed limits driving.

• Prepare and submit weekly report and trip inventories to management for review. JANUARY 2017 TO FEBRUARY 2019

AIRFREIGHT EXPORT AND IMPORT OFFICER

IAS/FEDEX GHANA, ACCRA

• Responsible for most Airfreight export and import shipments with different types of cargo (general and dangerous).

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• Prepared and followed up all related documentations, authorizations and certificates required for shipping.

• Coordinate and oversees cargo booking for customers critical and complex freight.

• Mentored new employees to help understand the business model flow.

• Ensured a high-level of data integrity within the shipments i.e. acknowledgement of shipments details, incoterms, routing, documents etc.

• Minimized shipping problems by coordinating duty and tariff payments for incoming and outgoing shipments and working out solutions with customs officials and expediting resolutions.

• Complied with export and import laws, preventing costly errors and delays. JULY 2015 TO JANUARY 2017

AIRFREIGHT EXPORT AND IMPORT OFFICER

WESTERN EXPRESS AND LOGISTICS, ACCRA

• Exported and cleared goods for clients to and from various destinations.

• Transported some crucial cleared cargo to clients at various destinations.

• Minimized shipping problems by coordinating duty and tariff payments for incoming and outgoing shipments.

• Processed documentation efficiently, accurately handling invoices, cargo paperwork, and certificates of origin.

• Helped shippers appeal duty charges by preparing and executing required paperwork.

• Complied with export and import laws, preventing costly errors and delays. NOVEMBER 2013 TO JUNE 2015

COURIER FIELD CLERK/ NATIONAL SERVICE/ INTERNSHIP

STELLAR EXPRESS TNT, ACCRA

• Performed delivery tasks and pick-up of customer material in a professional way.

• Received packages to be shipped and checked all documents for completeness.

• Ensured documents are delivered and entered accurately.

• Used a computer tracking system to assist customers in locating missing or late parcels.

• Operated vehicle for the delivery of supplies, products and materials.

• Assisted other drivers in their duties and consistently worked late to help meet team goals.

• Provided basic customer service by giving required information.

• Maintained daily records.

EDUCATION

JUNE 2016

INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA IN LOGISTICS & TRANSPORT (DILT) GIMPA, ACCRA

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SEPTEMBER 2009 – JUNE 2013

BACHELOR OF ARTS; INFORMATION STUDIES AND PSYCHOLOGY STUDIES UNIVERSITY OF GHANA, LEGON

SEPTEMBER 2005 - MAY 2008

WEST AFRICA EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL (WASSCE),

POPE JOHN SECONDARY SCHOOL, KOFORIDUA

SEPTEMBER 1995 – MAY 2005

BASIC EDUCATION CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION {BECE],

MOST HOLY HEART SCHOOL, DANSOMAN – ACCRA

SKILLS

• Operation Management

• Compliance

• Customer Relations

• Communication Skills

• Microsoft Word/ Excel

• Team Player

• Hardworking

• Innovative and Analytics Skills

ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS

• Travelling

• Volunteering

• Reading

• Music

• Club Membership

• Arts

REFERENCES

• MR. KWAME MCCAFUI

CEO OF MAC LOGISTICS

TEL: 020*******

• MRS. ABIGAIL ANNIM

AIRFREIGHT MANAGER

IAS/FEDEX GHANA

TEL: 054*******

• MRS. CONSTANCE MAAME YAA ROBERSON

OPERATIONS MANAGER

STELLAR EXPRESS TNT

TEL: 054*******/ 050*******

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