CQ
CAROLYN QUINLAN
******@***.*** 708-***-**** Chicago Ridge, IL 60455
Adept at leveraging ERP and SAP systems, I significantly enhanced operational efficiencies across multiple roles, notably at Univar Solutions. My leadership and problem-solving skills have driven successful projects and cost reductions, showcasing a proven track record in import/export and production coordination. Import/Export
ERP
MAS200
SAP
Radius
Hybrid
AX
Navision
Kronos Time Management
Intranet
Microsoft Office
Preparing reports
Multitasking and organization
Leadership qualities
Record and file management
Point of sale operation
Problem-solving abilities
Strategy development
Production support
Depot Software
CBSL Transportation Services Chicago, IL
Depot Logistics Coordinator
11/2024 - 01/2025
Addressed discrepancies in product delivery and receipt promptly. Audit drivers' inventory and process all necessary Clean Certifications paperwork.
Managed documentation associated with interchange and outchange procedures.
Univar Solutions Downers Grove, IL
Track and Trace Associate
09/2020 - 08/2024
Process Freight Orders by adding departure and arrival dates Work on Trace and Trace work to close out old orders Univar Solutions Bedford Park, IL
Customer Service Representative
01/2019 - 09/2020
Process all customer orders
Process Canada Orders for Export including filling out Export Paperwork and getting approval from Salesforce
Work on SME Onboarding of new customers and reactivating old customer Add all message text to SalesForce for mini bulk/bulk site profiles Knight Paper Box (Nosco) Chicago, IL
Staff Accountant
11/2016 - 07/2018
Owned all functions in the Accounting department including AR/AP, cash Receipts, petty Cash and invoicing
Prepared daily delivery schedules for all truck lines to maintain ordering and unloading containers on a timely manner; using Macro to ensure utilization of each loading station
Processed all customer orders via email and transferred them using EDI system
Worked on reducing cost(s) on paper products and scrap material Trained on ASI program and assisted in writing manuals for other users Summary
Skills
Experience
Supported customer inquiries, problem solving and continuously searched ways to improve customer relations
CCI Mfg. Lemont, IL
Distribution Customer Service
Coordinator
04/2013 - 09/2016
Owned all functions in the Shipping department including bulk tank trucks, dry vans, and ocean/rail containers; and processed all shipments from five (5) packaging locations
Prepared daily shipping schedules for all truck lines to maintain load bulk tankers on a timely manner
Used Macro to ensure that each loading station was utilized accurately Processed all customer orders via email and transferred them using EDI system
Continuously worked on reducing costs on freight and shipments; keeping freight demurrage cost down by prescheduling/planning Trained on AX program and assisted in writing manuals for other users Served as back-up for the purchasing department including ordering raw material product for all vendors
Maren Engineering South Holland, IL
Accountant/HR Administrator
08/2012 - 04/2013
Owned all functions of the Human Resources department including payroll, benefits, workers compensation and 401(k) retirement plan Managed all AR/AP overseeing all departments including issuing checks and balancing all bank accounts
Prepared all financial reports for month-end and end of quarter for CFO Provided the company President with weekly cash analysis Prepared all tax and sales tax forms as required by the States of Illinois, California, Indiana, Louisiana, and Washington
Continuously reduced costs on freight and small package shipments MPC Group LLC Chicago, IL
Traffic & Operations Manager
06/2008 - 01/2012
Supported all leadership team as well as managed all outbound international, domestic shipments and traffic managed all inbound materials Developed freight (small package) relationships and contracts with large corporations (e.g., FedEx, UPS) and other regional freighter carriers Managed and maintained strict material budgets using inventory control techniques
Responsible for forecast of material needs using new ERP and MAS 200 systems
Supported Purchasing manager with ensuring proper inventory levels and all inventory functions including cycle counts and reconciliation Executed special projects assigned by VP of Operations including challenging collections, payroll changes, telecom problem resolutions, new hires, benefits enrollment, insurance claim management and IT help ticket response/support Lakeland College Mattoon, IL
Certification in Computer Technology
07/2000
GPA: 4.0
Lewis University Romeoville, IL
Associate Degree in Business Studies
05/1996
GPA: 3.9
Education