Teresa Tallar
Northlake, IL *****
Cell Phone: 708-***-****
Email: ***************@*****.***
Experienced entry writer with over 15 years of experience. I am seeking long-term employment where my knowledge, experience, and skills can contribute to the development of an organization. I am adept at working under pressure, creative in problem-solving, well organized, and working effectively with customers.
More than 30 years as a Customer Service Professional
Organizational skills and ability to set priorities to aid in maintaining an efficient workflow
Good listener, able to assess needs and articulate information, and assist the customer
Experience with Classifying shipments
Work History:
03/13-Now – JCW Investment DBA Tekky –Quality Control Manager, Customer Service Manager
Prepare documents for customs entries
Arrange Import Shipments
Classify Shipments
Handle OBL, Payments, ISF documents
Arrange delivery of Shipments
Handle Billing of Shipments
Oversee all Customer Service emails and calls
Maintain Customer profiles
Oversee Quality Control
Training Supervisor
Maintain Inventory
Manage Warehouse
Fed EX Accounting handling
Handle all incoming Sample shipments
5/07 to 3/13 – Freight Forwarder and Customs Broker (Customer Service Specialist) Edward Zarach & BDP International
Provide the highest level of customer service.
Maintain records and filed them according to the appropriate department.
Answering multiple incoming phone lines.
racked orders/shipments followed up with the customer.
Provided customs with excel spreadsheets according to their individual
Arranged transportation of the product to the customer’s door.
Maintained the best possible rates.
Audited and reviewed files for customs compliance
Coordinated and did troubleshooting for import logistic issues that arose.
Performed duties effectively with other government agencies (FDA, FCC, DOT, ISF, Prior Notice).
Problem solved international logistical issues.
Classified products and items.
Overviewed ocean freight payments and ACH payments.
Maintained files on quotes, orders, and claims between customer/ supplier
9/00 to 5/07 - Customs Brokers Import Specialist MKC Customs Broker
Cleared merchandise through US customs.
Office duties: Data Entry (also Word, Excel, Internet), phones.
A/P, Mail, office supplies, training leader, and daily interaction
with vendors and customers.
Experience in classifying, dispatching, and handling files open to close.
Education: Associates Degree – Moraine Valley Community College
Nurse Assistant Certificate – Triton College
References and salary history available upon request.