Objective
Seeking a position where I can use my varied technological, finance and problem solving skills to help a company improve its operations
Experience
Precision Delivery, Norfolk, Virginia June 2008-present, Owner Independent Contractor
ZIM integrated shipping services, Norfolk, Virginia, Fall 2007
Paid internship/ import pricing analyst
Tropical Smoothie Franchise operator, Carrollton, Virginia, Fall 2008
ARS/ Pyramid Management Group, Shelby, Michigan, July 2007- Sept 2007. Site Supervisor/ Coordinator.
FORD MOTOR CO, Norfolk, Virginia, Feb 2003-July 2007.
Chassis Work group Leader/ Utility Line Work.
GUARDIAN Life Insurance Co/ Dukes and Stein Consulting, Virginia Beach, VA, June 2000-Dec 2003. Agent Representative, Licensed health and Life, Licensed property and casualty
Education
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA Graduate Student/ MBA - Maritime Economics and port logistics program.
Old Dominion University, Norfolk , VA Bachelors Degree/ Financial Management Spring 2000. Focus: management courses in Business, Finance, Economics, global strategic management , statistics, accounting, micro/macroeconomics analysis.
Certification
Skils
Key proficiencies : implement process controls and quality control initiatives, employee training, material needs analysis, quality documentation, expense controls, coordinating with department supervisors to maintain daily operations.
Compiles, analyzes, and monitors shipper, commodity, and vessel budget/revenue performances.
Utilizes internal marketing/pricing tools and statistics such as the Journal of Commerce to monitor Israel trade service contract performance and timely contract renewals.
Responds to intermodal and project cargo pricing requests from clients and/or sales office and participates in global pricing bids.
Assist clients, customer service and/or sales offices with correct application of tariff, contract rates, tariff interpretation, freight correctors, etc.
Implement company shipping policy relating to hazardous material, project gauge, reefer cargoes, etc.
Assist Regulatory Dept. with tariff and contract filing as needed.
Fluent in the Spanish Language and Cultures