Ocean Export Specialist with Data Entry Skills
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CHRIS ANN KOCOL
S U M M A R Y
Experienced Ocean Export Specialist skilled in coordinating international shipments and ensuring compliance with regulations. Streamlined documentation processes, enhancing accuracy and efficiency. Proven ability to manage customer communications and provide timely updates, fostering positive client relationships. Specializes in optimizing freight forwarding systems for effective tracking and delivery. E X P E R I E N C E
Ocean Export Agent
Pinpoint Global Logistics Wood Dale, Illinois April 2022 - February 2026
• Coordinated ocean freight shipments to ensure timely delivery of goods.
• Acted as a point-of-contact between customers and overseas agents or representatives.
• Selected optimal shipping methods and generated necessary bills of lading, invoices, and additional shipping documents.
• Arranged collection or delivery of cargo from suppliers or warehouses for export shipments.
• Ensured compliance with handling of dangerous goods, maintaining operational standards.
• Organized and submitted AES filings, and export declarations.
• Maintained compliance with international shipping regulations and policies.
• Monitored cargo movements through ports and tracked shipments using online tools.
• Liaised with clients to provide timely updates on shipment status and address requirements.
• Recorded and updated tracking systems with shipment information and key milestones.
• Optimized computer system by integrating data on dimensions, weights, and general waybill parameters.
Ocean Export Specialist
Nippon Express USA Wood Dale, Illinois November 2007 - April 2022
• Facilitated ocean export documentation processes, ensuring compliance with international shipping regulations.
• Prepared customs clearance documents, streamlining regulatory compliance for timely shipments.
• Prepared export declarations including AES filing for US exports.
• Specialized in shipments to Asia, Middle East, Central and South America
• Created manifests, bills of lading, invoices, packing lists and other documents necessary for export transactions.
• Utilized freight forwarding systems such as INTTRA and CargoWise for coordinating shipments.
• Communicated with customers to address inquiries and provide shipment updates.
• Interacted with clients to share shipment information, resolve challenges, and clarify inquiries.
• Collaborated with internal teams to ensure accurate cargo handling procedures.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of customs regulations in various countries to ensure compliance.
C O N T A C T
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S K I L L S
• CargoWise
• MS Office and Outlook
• Customs clearance
• Export documentation
• Freight bills preparation
• Freight forwarding systems
• Shipping documentation
• Cargo tracking
• International shipping
• Dangerous goods handling
• Carrier booking
• Freight forwarding
• Shipping coordination
• Compliance verification
• Detailed record keeping
E D U C A T I O N A N D
T R A I N I N G
Associate of Applied Science
Executive Secretary
Elgin Community College, Elgin, IL
• Trained new staff on export processes and best practices in logistics.
• Responsible for coordinating and monitoring the international shipment of goods, ensuring that all documentation is accurate and complete. Data Entry Specialist II
CUNA Mutual Group Elgin, Illinois January 1996 - October 2006
• Entered large volumes of data quickly with a high degree of accuracy.
• Performed data entry tasks including keying in numerical or alphanumerical information from source documents into databases.
• Identified and corrected data entry errors promptly, maintaining high data integrity.
• Reviewed data entry for accuracy and corrected errors promptly.
• Collaborated with team members to complete data entry tasks on schedule, ensuring project deadlines were met.
• Communicated with other departments to clarify data requirements and resolve discrepancies.
• Organized files, updated customer information, and generated reports as requested.
• Organized billing and invoice data and generated revenue reports for audits, facilitating accurate financial assessments.
• Processed invoices accurately according to established procedures within specified timeframes.
• Maintained client confidence by keeping information confidential.
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