Logistics

STEPHANIE BRASK

Juno Beach, FL ***** • *************@*****.***

Specialist in logistics, procurement and project management with extensive international experience. Analytical thinker that can execute projects in an organized and efficient manner. Advanced degree with business/economics focus and multilingual skills. Currently seeking a challenging role within a meritocratic organization where I can leverage my experience and skill set. I am also a permanent resident in the US and I am authorized to work here and can travel freely.

CAREER HISTORY

April 2008 - April 2009 MW Kellogg London, UK

Senior Logistics Specialist

•Worked on a Qatar based LNG (liquefied natural gas) project

•Responsible for the daily management of contractors and ensuring logistical aspects were coordinated

•Planned and organized the timely delivery of required equipment and materials to construction sites

•Analysis of various routes (air, sea, land) to understand logistical feasibility

January 2002 - March 2008 British Petroleum London, UK

Senior Logistics & Procurement Coordinator

As part of the Engineering & Procurement Supply Chain Management Department for a large oil project in Azerbaijan I helped manage the tendering process, procurement, evaluation and awarding of the project’s freight forwarding services. I also controlled the shipment activity for materials used in the construction of six offshore platforms and two terminals.

•Assisted in the preparation of the freight forwarding scope of work for the tendering process

•Reviewed and evaluated bids received

•Prepared freight budgets

•Supervised the in-house freight forwarder team by monitoring shipments and operational activities

•Revised logistics procedures and work instructions

•Coordinated in-gauge and out-of-gauge equipment and materials from global suppliers to Azerbaijan

•Dealt with and resolved queries/issues relating to the shipping of documents and packing

•Interfaced between suppliers, buyers, QC group, expeditors and construction site team

•Reviewed key performance indicators, reported on shipments’ progress, and produced presentations to summarize logistics operations

•Preparation of mitigation and contingency plans for logistics activities

•HSE risks assessment and emergency response analysis in anticipation of potential problems

January 2006 - March 2007 British Petroleum Varna, Bulgaria

BP Logistics Representative

•Served as BP’s primary point of contact in Varna

•Interfaced between Logistics UK, Baku, freight forwarders and the construction site team

•Worked with our freight forwarder to ensure smooth operation in line with project priority requirements

•Monitored contractor and subcontractor activities in Varna to ensure that project’s resources and equipment were properly used and invoiced

•Traffic coordination of trailers / trucks resources and availability

•Coordinated truck and trailer resources with respect to availability and traffic logistics

•Optimized cargo allocation taking into account criticality of equipment and payload limit

February 1999 - December 2001 Jencons Scientific (equipment) London, UK

Export Office Manager

•Was responsible for all export activity of the company’s products

•Daily management of the export personnel

•Prepared and checked shipping documents; arranged pre-inspections

•Liaised with banks on documentary letter of credit matters

•Prepared export quotes, processed orders and ensured customer satisfaction with delivered products

•Negotiated freight rates with freight forwarders

•Raised insurance claims for losses, delays or theft of goods in transit

March 1997 - February 1999 Miles Jefferson (clothing) London, UK

Shipping Manager

•Organized the export of fabrics from Europe to countries outside the EU

•Organized the import of ready-made garments back into the UK and delivered to customers

•Estimated freight costs (including import duties) before negotiating selling prices

•Controlled and monitored stock at three warehouses

•Obtained Outward Processing Relief Authorization covering European countries allowing us to execute a triangular traffic model and reduce import duties

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

1996 Master’s degree in Economics and Social Administration (equivalent to an MBA )

University of Paris XII (Paris, France)

1994 Higher National Diploma in International Trade (equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in business)

National Business School (Paris, France)

1992 Baccalaureate in Economics (broadly equivalent to high school and associate’s degree in the U.S.)

Lycee Rodin (Paris, France)

LANGUAGES AND OTHER SKILLS

French : Fluent (mother tongue )

English : Fluent

German : Reading/writing

Mandarin / Cantonese : Speaking

Laotian / Thai : Speaking

Computer skills : Extensive experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel,

Powerpoint, Outlook), documentum

Event management : Diploma in Event Management (Institute of Commercial Management)

INTERESTS

*Tennis

*Travel and culture

*Food (eating and cooking)

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