The main job purpose of an Ocean Export Agent is to ensure timely and accurate movement of freight and information without compromising on customer service within the Ocean Export Department. The job duties and responsibilities associated with the role are listed on the Ocean Export Agent Resume as – tracking and monitoring shipments, preparing and processing documentation, monitoring reports, checking the house and master airway bills, dispatching freight, escalating issues to the management as needed, meeting KPI’s and communicating with vendors, suppliers, and co-workers.
While the duties are determined on the requirements of the job, the needed skills are almost common all over and are listed on the resume as – exceptional interpersonal skills, the ability to listen and communicate well, strong organizational skills, work prioritization skills, the ability to do all work with accuracy, MS Office proficiency; and computer skills. To get this job, one needs to obtain a bachelor’s degree in relevant fields.
Summary : To obtain a position in Ocean Export Agent providing quality customer service in both individual and group settings. Proficient in reviewing policy and procedures, along with maintaining accurate customer files. Sensitive to meeting deadlines and demonstrating outstanding time management. Exemplary leadership, communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills, intermediate computer skills, using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and WordPerfect as well as Outlook.
Skills : Data Entry, Customer Service.
Description :
Processed ocean export transactions, including all related activities, for an assigned base of accounts.
Responsible for all document preparation and traffic coordination required to process export shipments.
Received, reviewed, and processed export documentation for an assigned base of accounts.
Complied with all requirements listed under any given Letter of Credit.
Prepared accurate and profitable CIF quotations for review by department Supervisor or Manager.
Recognized profit opportunities in the areas of insurance coverage, cargo for NVOCC bookings, and commissions from inland freight and other service subcontracting.
Arranged inland freight services.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Bachelor's In Business Management
Ocean Export Agent Resume
Headline : Seeking a challenging Ocean Export Agent position that requires my critical thinking, analytical and interpersonal skills. In my current role, I have proven that I can rapidly resolve complex problems even while adapting to new professional environments and tools. I am a natural extrovert who works well with others and am eager to learn from those with experience to provide.
Skills : Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Excel, Word, Reports, Report Writing, Analysis, Writing, Written Communication, Written Communication, Reading, Editing.
Description :
Provided customs clearances and transport arrangements for ship-line exports of commercial, industrial, and military freight of all varieties.
Directed engagement with exporter clients and their associates.
Extensive experienced as an intermediary between exporters and their customers as well as US Customs.
Extensive experienced in full-spectrum transportation arrangements for exports via ocean vessels.
Coordinated complex scheduling and with multiple parties in short time frames at high volumes.
Organized multiple shipments for a diverse set of clients all going to different places simultaneously.
Experienced producing tables that inform the customer of the status of ongoing shipments or the available options for future shipments.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor Of Arts In Classical Studies
Ocean Export Agent Resume
Headline : To obtain a Ocean Export Agent position and utilize 20 years of previous work experience and training in this profession. Completing teamwork for communication with inter-departmental colleagues to ensure highest customer satisfaction. Utilizing Microsoft Office products for maintaining reports.
Skills : Microsoft Office, AS400, ProCars, And Kewill Software.
Description :
Responsible for the scheduling and documentation for exports out of the United States in accordance with U.S. Government Rules and Regulations.
Responsible for compliance verification of the Rules and Regulations and requirements for the country that the export was arriving at.
Classified the goods shipped and filed the Shipper's Export Declaration (SED) with the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Export Administration.
Scheduled the trucking and booking with steamship lines of the cargo and ensure that the cargo arrived in a timely manner to be loaded on the vessel.
Prepared all export documentation required for country of destination.
Prepared rate quotes for customers to provide them with estimated shipping costs.
Provided outstanding customer service to both my customers as well as the agents in other countries to ensure that they had all documentation required for their customers.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Certificate In Project Management
Ocean Export Agent Resume
Summary : Extremely detail oriented with outstanding organizational skills seeking to obtain a fast paced, multi-faceted position with medium to high level responsibilities; able to work independently with minimal supervision but also flourishes admirably within a team oriented environment.
Arranged pickup and/or delivery of goods with customers Coordinated loadings with steamship lines and customers Prepared and processed house bills of lading for export clients.
Provided ocean export documentation on a timely manner.
Provided shipping instructions and documentation to steamship lines.
Contacted overseas Agents as needed for documentation questions and answers and obtain on board confirmations.
Handled consolidations for various customers from various nationwide locations.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Associates In Computer
Ocean Export Agent Resume
Summary : To obtain a challenging Ocean Export Agent position within your company with growth and potential for advancement, Planning for the procurement of: instructor guides, student texts, workbooks, training aids and material to support the Army JROTC curriculum. Planning and conducts special projects for the Army JROTC program: (i.e., marksmanship, precision drill, scholars bowl, orienteering, and cadet challenge competition between units; the military ball and awards ceremony).
Skills : Bilingual, Billing.
Description :
Prepared customs documentation and ensure that the shipments meet all applicable laws to facilitate the export of goods.
Received, reviewed, and processed export documentation for an assigned base of accounts.
Made cargo bookings with steamship lines.
Maintained and filed records with customers.
Provided shipping schedules and update information.
Prepared documents for Export shipments.
Advised supervisor of any problems or irregularities discovered within assigned transactions.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
High School Diploma
Ocean Export Agent Resume
Objective : To obtain an Ocean Export Agent position that will effectively utilize acquired expertise, creative talents and commitment to excellence. Desiring a position with career growth potential. Maintaining personnel records pertaining to mandatory US Army Cadet Command training. Assisting in preparing budget estimates as required by Army Regulations and school board officials. Preparing publicity releases for all JROTC activities and coordinates coverage with local news media agencies.
Skills : Microsoft PowerPoint, Creative Skills
Description :
Managed multiple key accounts in the ocean export department as well as several one time shippers at all time.
Obtained commercial documents, as well as customs compliance information and would file information on behalf of the company with U.S Customs.
Responsible for setting up transportation between vendor or shippers warehouse and ports before deadlines.
Invoiced, managed supply chain, finding ways to increase productivity and save customer money while increasing our per shipment revenue.
Worked heavily with project cargo team moving specialized equipment through restricted countries, transshipment points, and created documentation on their behalf.
Repeated this process for other shippers moving multiple oil rigs to various countries as well as other specialized cargo.
Achieved an internal award for Export Compliance Specialist and was recognized throughout the network.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Ocean Export Agent Resume
Objective : To obtain a position utilizing my administrative skills (general, import/export, logistics). Accompanying cadets from this school system to JROTC STEM Academy. Performing COMSEC duties. Providing IT security business process improvements, enabling better services while realizing efficiencies. Installing, maintaining, auditing and supporting a secure MS Windows network environment and web/data application services.
Recognized for customer service within the branch by multiple key accounts that are top 10 in the company.
Organized the transport of ocean containers from United States warehouse to various international destinations.
Created customs clearance reports for US Customs Border Control.
Helped create the social responsibility team for our district office.
Requested by managers to assist in the training of new hire employees.
Granted new accounts by customers.
Used impeccable customer service, Microsoft Word, Excel, and, Power Point.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Associates Of Science
Ocean Export Agent Resume
Summary : A hands-on leader with an exemplary record of delivering quality work and meeting company goals and objectives. Combining qualifications in business leadership and complex operations management, resulting in cost-savings and increased operational efficiency. Experienced in multi-discipline team building, data- center management, logistics and professional services deployment. Recent International Management masters graduate with course work in finance, cost-benefit analysis, National Security and energy politics and policy.
Skills : Time Management, Leadership, Problem Solving, Planning & Organization, Attention To Details, Flexible, Communication.
Description :
Experienced with international agent relationships and communication, tariffs, handling profit splits, and routing order.
Oversaw export shipments / documentation.
Experienced in project cargo shipments to Europe and Africa requiring intermodal transportation.
Managed both NVOCC Shipments, and direct shipments.
Received shipping requests from overseas agents and make bookings with shipping lines; handling all related communication.
Calculated and quoted ocean freight rates.
Liaised with agents, shippers and carriers to arrange origin pick up or load date.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
MA In International Management
Ocean Export Agent Resume
Objective : Have more than 10 years experience in customer service and data entry work. I am also knowledgeable in transportation and logistics. I am seeking employment in a fast pace environment with room for growth, & Maintaining DoD and AF internet applications and protocols including but not limited to Internet Protocol (IP), Trusted Computing Protocol (TCP), Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP), Secure Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (HTTPS), File Transfer Protocol (FTP), and Secure Sockets Layer (SSL).
Skills : Microsoft Office Suite, Spanish, French.
Description :
Responsible for sending Caterpillar machines overseas to Latin America and parts of Europe.
Took on many different tasks.
Developed a method of cross training so when employees were out covering their desks was an easy transition.
Used The most important part of my day was pleasing the customer.
Responsible and making sure shipments were handled accurately and in an efficient manner.
Helped establish and develop new accounts that came in and set up the process to be followed going forward.
Responsible for shipping cargo of approximately 45 clients on a day to day basis.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Diploma
Ocean Export Agent Resume
Summary : Multi-faceted, efficient, and reliable professional with 15+ years business experience with strong computer and people skills and great organizational abilities. Maintaining file servers, firewalls, network access, security monitoring systems, and system documentation as required. Interfacing with local customers and provide IT related support to quickly resolve problems.
Skills : VBA, Excel, SQL, Oracle, C2C, Ruby On Rails.
Description :
Transferred to Warrenville location) Booked LCL through our ocean gateway department and FCL with many steamship lines for various shippers/vendors.
Maintained contact with these steamship lines in order to trace these shipments.
Communicated with the customers' making them aware of any delays in the shipping process.
Received, reviewed, and processed export documentation for various shippers/vendors.
Prepared and processed both house and master bills of ladings.
Billed all of these shipments in our AS400 system.
Processed shipments in a safe, accurate manner ensuring operational excellence and customer satisfaction Tasks include documentation preparation, filing AES transmissions, arranging for document legalization, Providing timely accurate updates on orders to customer.
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