JOSH WAGNER

Joshua R. Wagner

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OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position as a team-player in a people oriented organization where I can maximize my experience in a challenging environment to achieve the corporate goal.

SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Proficient with Lotus Notes, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Office, Windows 7, and Quantum systems.

• Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with both customers and internal personnel.

• Vast knowledge of the export industry.

• Skilled in air freight logistics projects for both military and civilian customers.

• Dangerous Goods by Air Certified

• TSA Background 10 year approved

• Certified Ammunition Transporter.

• Certified to operate 20-foot flat bed truck, 30k forklift, 10k Atlas forklift, 7k forklift, and 60k loader.

• Experienced with the operation of pallet and stacking equipment, forklifts, Delta, M4K (Pickle), Cargo Tracking System, Trakker.and RF scanners.

Career Summary

16 years of experience with a proven record of accomplishment in Logistics including cargo handling, loading, transport, freight-forwarding, customs compliance and customer service. Highly motivated self-starter with strong organizational abilities who enjoys the challenge of physical labor and the satisfaction that comes from a job well done. Career oriented, hard-working, quick learner and have an excellent recall for past events/situations/numbers.

EXPERIENCE

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Jarvis International

Houston Texas May 2012-current

Lead Coordinator, Freight Services- Served as the main point of contact for Fluor Afghanistan project for air freight, this included updating the current air freight rates. Improving process flow of the warehouse in processing Material Receipts. Helped improve the process of Domestic Trucking (DDSP) KPI from 7 day to 1.5 days. Improved the Air KPI from 5 days to 1.5 days. Was in charge of all oversized quotes to include vehicles, containers moving air, and hazmat. At the main office process shipments and all related activities for an assigned base of accounts. Negotiate rates. Prepare documentation, dock receipts, bills of lading and export declarations. File SED’s. Track and trace cargo as necessary to insure proper movement and delivery. Seek the most profitable mode of shipment, yet meet customer’s requirement for the movement of freight.

Aries Freight Systems September 2011-February 2012

Houston Texas

Air Export Lead-Process shipments and all related activities for an assigned base of accounts. Proactive in providing quality customer service. Furnish rates on daily basis to customers, potential customers, and inside personnel. Negotiate rates. Prepare documentation, dock receipts, bills of lading and export declarations. File SED’s. Track and trace cargo as necessary to insure proper movement and delivery. Seek the most profitable mode of shipment, yet meet customer’s requirement for the movement of freight, helped with sales/updating of in house customers of new products that Aries was offering

Crane Worldwide

Houston, Texas March 2009-September2011

Air Export Agent- Process shipments and all related activities for an assigned base of accounts. Proactive in providing quality customer service. Furnish rates on daily basis to customers, potential customers, and inside personnel. Negotiate rates. Prepare documentation, dock receipts, bills of lading and export declarations. File SED’s. Track and trace cargo as necessary to insure proper movement and delivery. Seek the most profitable mode of shipment, yet meet customer’s requirement for the movement of freight. Was sent to Calgary for three months to set-up customer warehouse and improve warehouse operations this included creating KPI’s review receiving and increase receiving productivity, pull and stage of top drive production equipment. While in YYC set-up airlines/ocean/trucking carriers for approval and rates.

Adcom Worldwide

Houston, Texas September 2008- January 2009

Air Export Agent/ TSA Coordinator- Worked closely with customers including answering questions about movement of freight overseas, making bookings with airlines, checking customers freight against TSA regulations. Created HAWB and MAWB as per overseas and customers’ requests. Tracked shipments to destination via phone and airline websites. Sent out prealerts via email to overseas agent to allow pre-clearance for freight to help consignee receive freight early. Worked closely with trucking companies to move freight to the closest International airport in the United States. Billed customers as per SOP or quoted when shipment left the United States.

Pegasus Inc.

Houston, Texas June 2008-September 2008

Logistics Representative- Contacted airlines to make booking requests for freight. Obtained POA and Tax information to submit to U.S. Customs. Created quotes and rates based on customer requirements. Processed shipment either on a direct, IC or consol. Checked freight for airworthiness, dangerous goods and fragile goods. Set up airline transfer and tracked shipments to destination. Billed customers from quotes or rates that had been set up.

Polygon Aerospace

Houston, Texas March 2008- June 2008

Operations assistant- Responsible for receiving parts in to the system – using import classification numbers to properly identify parts. Taking pick tickets from sales and creating files with all the proper documents i.e. Airway bill, letter of instructions to help freight forwarders identify parts being shipped that need customs filed. Created truck bill of ladings for shipments.

Expeditors International

Houston, Texas January 2006 to March 2008

Night Operations/Export Agent- Handled all aspects of Export Cargo from booking, pick-up, logging, file creation and invoicing as per company standards. I served as liaison between overseas offices and agents to effect the timely arrival of cargo and communicated with clients to ensure timely shipment and receipt of cargo. Used Expeditors e.tms system to perform daily duties as per Fast manual. Consolidated freight, created pre-alert notices and created MAWB’s AND HAWB’s. Performed relevant accounting, invoicing and settlement duties.

KELLOGG BROWN AND ROOT September 2004 to October 2005

Uzbekistan and Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom)

Cargo Handler – Responsible for building pallets including straps, cargo nets, and 10k or 25k chains and transporting cargo from C-130 and C-17 aircraft to assigned locations. Also move ammunition from the ammo supply point to the flight line. Served as Fire Marshall for the office and cargo yard. Received a Certificate of Appreciation from the 39th Movement Control Battalion for outstanding performance. Also received a Certificate of Appreciation from the 253rd Combat Eng. Served on the Hazmat response team. Supervised 2 Nationals from the host countries.

PARTS UNLIMITED January 2004 to September 2004

Grapevine, Texas

Loaded customer orders on UPS and FedEx trailers, pulled orders, tracked orders, and performed cycle count inventory to ensure quantities matched inventory. Packed customers orders according to MSDS reports and UPS/FedEx packing guidelines.

TEXAS CHOPPERS November 2003 to January 2004

Fort Worth, Texas

Responsibilities included customer service, ordering, and inventory control. Supervised 2 employees responsible for loading and unloading of motorcycles. Arranged shipping and ensured timely delivery of motorcycles to customers.

ALLEN HOLDINGS, INCORPORATED December 2002 to November 2003

Roanoke, Texas

Hot Shot Driver – Duties included loading trucks and delivering mixed cement to housing developments and contractors.

PIONEER SAND March 2002 to August 2002

Berthoud Colorado

Sales & Loader Operator – Responsible for taking customer orders and estimating materials. Tracked customer orders, confirmed that correct materials were shipped, and ensured on-time delivery.

RAYTHEON POLAR SERVICES September 2001 to February 2002

McMurdo Station, Antarctica September 2000 to February 2001

Senior Cargo Loader – Loaded and unloaded aircraft and ships. Prepared pallets of supplies and research equipment for shipment stateside or to the South Pole. Supervised a 5-member crew. Served with a team of supervisors who developed safety procedures for loader operations. Received 3 Antarctica Service Medals from the United States Congress.

THUNDER MOUNTAIN HARLEY March 2001 to September 2001

Fort Collins, Colorado

Hotshot Driver – Responsible for picking up and delivering customers’ motorcycles, receiving shipments, and inventory control. Also participated in the company’s special events, customer shows, and other promotional activities.

COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY March 2000 to September 2000

Fort Collins, Colorado

Surplus Property Crew Member – Responsible for the pick-up, inventory control, sales, and disposal of surplus University property in compliance with local, state, & federal regulations. Supervised 3 employees.

ANTARCTIC SUPPORT ASSOCIATES August 1999 to March 2000

McMurdo Station, Antarctica

Cargo Loader (November 1999 to March 2000) – Promoted to Cargo Loader with responsibility for loading and unloading cargo aircraft and ships.

Janitorial Lead (August 1999 to November 1999) – Supervised a night crew of 5 with responsibility for cleaning and moving heavy furniture as well as cargo loading/unloading and pallet stacking. Also ensured that any items missing from rooms were replaced from existing inventory.

COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY Summers 1994 to 1999

Fort Collins, Colorado

Food Service and Utility Crew Member – Supervised a 2-member utility crew responsible for setting-up and taking-down equipment for major conferences.

EDUCATION

Brookhaven Community College – Farmers Branch, Texas

EMT program from January 2004 to June 2004

Front Range Community College – Fort Collins, Colorado

Attended from August 1997 to June 1999

Midland Lutheran College – Fremont, Nebraska

Attended on football grant from August 1996 to June 1997

Fort Collins High School – Fort Collins, Colorado

Graduated in May 1996

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Houston Livestock show and Rodeo- currently serving alongside my wife on the communications and special services committee.

Laramie River Valley Rendezvous. - Served as a volunteer for weeklong camping trips for at-risk junior high school children from 1993 to 2001. Served as a whitewater rafting guide

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