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BUSINESS OPERATIONS | LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

CONTRACTS | SERVICE&SOLUTIONS | REVENUE&BILLING

DOCUMENTATION | INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS BRANDONMORGAN b r a n d o n m o r g a n 1 0 @ g m a i l . c o m 4 2 4 - 3 6 1 - 8 4 8 6

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LOGISTICS SPECIALIST - EXPORT OPERATIONS, GP LOGISTICS, HAWTHORNE, CA, AUGUST 2014 – JULY 2016

Responsible for account management, supply chain logistics and various operational duties related to international ocean freight forwarding.

Completed export arrangements for clients, including bookings, load/container planning, insurance, transportation (ocean and trucking),

hazardous declarations, and more

Coordinated ongoing daily communication with domestic vendors; arranged and dispatched cargo pick-ups to authorized agents and

drayage companies, trucking companies, shipping lines, warehouses, and all other parties involved in the shipment

Ensured ocean freight compliance in line with federal and international regulations, utilizing extensive knowledge of U.S. customs export

clearance guidelines and familiarity with major domestic and international ports and terminals, with specific expertise in direct service to

Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore; organized co-load bookings to various other international ports on a case-by-case basis

Communicated clearly, timely and effectively with overseas offices, agents, customers and domestic vendors on logistical matters,

including the regular notification of shipment tracking, status, and order completion

Fostered relationships with customers, carriers, and agent representatives regarding ocean export products to strengthen service, retain

clientele and generate new business

Resolved immediate issues on behalf of overseas clients regarding billing, shipping discrepancies, shipping delays and more

Performed various billing duties, including generating rates and providing quotes to customers, approving invoices for payment, and

posting all revenue and costs related to shipping operations using CargoWise software platform

Prepared all necessary shipping documentation related to international bookings and processed all export documentation to agents

including: container manifests, shipping instructions, licenses, dock receipts, hazardous cargo declarations, HBL, MBL, AES, Certificate

of Origin, and more

BUSINESS COORDINATOR, VILLIAGE GREEN OWNERS ASSOCIATION, LOS ANGELES, CA, DECEMBER 2013 – APRIL 2014

Conducted coding and processing of accounts payable/receivable for a 629-unit property association

Assisted owners, tenants and vendors in resolving a variety of property issues and needs on a daily basis

Interpreted, processed and filed a variety of documents to ensure the association’s day-to-day business operations ran efficiently

Transcribed and filed meeting minutes for the association’s board of directors

LOAN SERVICING SPECIALIST, WELLS FARGO, DES MOINES, IA, JANUARY 2012 – MAY 2013

Researched and resolved document queries and issues identified by business partners

Conducted procurement and correction of complex documents to finalize mortgage liens

Analyzed and interpreted documents and managed accounts using a complex CRM system

Prepared and perfected specialized and complex mortgage-related documents

LAND & LEASING COORDINATOR, WHITING OIL AND GAS CORPORATION, DENVER, CO, AUGUST 2008 – APRIL 2010

Consulted with various parties on successfully acquiring, developing, and exploring land for crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids

Negotiated and brokered oil and gas property leases

Prepared exhibits, affidavits and detailed reports, communicating crucial and timely operations information

Assisted clients with a variety of royalty payment inquiries and resolved any concerns with accuracy

SALES AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, WARM WELCOMES, PELLA, IA, JANUARY 2007 – MAY 2013

Conducted successful sales operations and recruitment of new business

Responsible for the company’s billing duties

Communicated with and maintained positive relationships with a variety of business partners

Designed marketing collateral and promotional packages for customers

EDUCATION

CENTRAL COLLEGE, BACHELOR OF ARTS, BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (ADMINISTRATION AND MARKETING), PELLA, IOWA