GREGORY DESHIELDS II
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Objective
To obtain a position with a Shipping and Logistics company where I can apply my educational background, work experience and leadership skills to begin a career in this specialized field.
Education
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE, Charlotte, NC May, 2010
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies
Minor in Japanese
APICS CPIM Certification: Completed Strategic Management of Resources coursework through Central Piedmont Community College’s Continuing Corporate Education
Relevant Coursework: Geography of the Global Economy International Political Economy
Extra-Curricular Activities: Japan Immersion Program - Travelled and lived in Nagoya and Tokyo Student Member, Council of Supply Chain Management
Work Experience
TOTAL QUALITY LOGISTICS, Charlotte, NC
Logistics Account Executive May, 2011-Jan, 2012
• Developed and maintained strong relationships with customers to meet their goals and
requirements.
• Negotiated rates for service
• Kept detailed records of all invoices, bills of landing and rate confirmations for each customer
• Responsible for load tracking, check calls, obtaining rate agreements and increasing revenue
• Dispatched drivers, qualified and maintained relationships with Carrier companies
• Managed shipments and detailed information through Load Manager software
BONDED LOGISTICS, Charlotte, NC
Inventory Control Coordinator May, 2010 - May, 2011
• Maximized inventory efficiency by performing mandatory daily and weekly cycle counts
• Processed data and information through ERP software programs Cadence and Accuplus
• E-mailed customers on a daily basis regarding the status of their inventory
• Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring order accuracy by maintaining vendor
communication
• Maintained inventory control records, reporting them to management on a regular basis
• Posted receipts and issued adjustments and expenditures to stock records
Warehouse Intern Summers 2008 - 2009
• Manually processed small parcel outbound via FedEx
• Pulled and checked all outbound LTL and small parcel
• Maintained quality control by ensuring inbound and outbound shipments were accurate and
free of damage
BED BATH AND BEYOND, Charlotte, NC
Logistics Supervisor Jul., 2005 - Dec., 2006
• Processed inbound status reports, manifest reports, and purchase orders
• Coordinated evening staff shift in freight inventory and floor stocking
• Implemented work instructions for aisle guides and inventory location
Sales Associate Jan., 2003 - present
• Direct interface with clientele
• Worked in a team environment to achieve sales and recovery for the store
Technical Skills & Other
• Highly proficient in MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, JDA (order processing
software).
• Excellent ability to plan, organize and follow through
• Superb multi-tasking abilities
• Outstanding problem solving and analytical skills.
• Solid negotiating skills
• Incredible attention to detail