Alison Bowers
Entry Writer
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About
I'm a reliable person with an excellent work ethic, strong analytical skills and attention to detail. I excel at communicating with a variety of people, customers, managers and co-workers. I'm proficient using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and various other computer programs.
Experience
Entry Writer at Radiant World Trade Services, Inc. f/k/a Navegate Logistics LLC (2017-09 – Present)
- Customs clear all goods for customer being imported in containers on ocean freight liners via Automated Commercial Environment (ACE).
- Prepare entry packet- Make sure all required documents are included and current to ensure that shipments meet all applicable laws to facilitate the import of goods.
- Classify and write the entries, and submit to customs via ACE for clearance in a timely manner.
- Dispatch containers with the trucker for delivery from the port to the consignee.
- Invoice the customer.
Import Freight Coordinator at Tax Airfreight (2012-03 – 2017-09)
- Process all customs releases and delivery orders. Monitor all freight orders and ensure on time movement of freight.
- Prepare warehousing and delivery quotes for brokers and forwarders and notify same upon freight arrival.
- Proactively notify customers of freight arrival. Label and prepare freight and verify required documents for exports.
- Answer customer inquiries in a timely manner.
- Communicate delivery and freight scanning issues with clients.
- Prepare paperwork and routing for delivery routes with high volumes of retail freight.
- Communicate with drivers and keep them informed of various changes and new information.
- Coordinate return trailers back to the East Coast.
- Schedule delivery appointments.
- Upload and download delivery scan data.
- Analyze and research customer overage/shortage and damaged freight queues.
- Review driver paperwork for specific details and accuracy and update system accordingly.
Regional Transportation Services Account Manager at Towne Air Freight (2009-08 – 2012-03)
- Responsible for several large retail accounts throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North and South Dakota.
- Communicate with drivers and clients regarding issues with scanning and deliveries.
- Upload and down load delivery scan data from the computer to the scanners for the drivers deliveries.
- Data entry.
- Analyze Overage, Shortage and Damaged freight reports.
- Process driver paperwork.
Legal Secretary at Voigt, Klegon & Rode, LLC. (2006-10 – 2009-08)
- Prepare routine correspondence.
- Make revisions to legal documents and correspondence.
- Contact legal process servers to schedule documents service and court filings.
- Transcribe dictated tapes.
- Bank Deposits.
- Analyze monthly billable hours for attorneys and paralegals.
- Analyze monthly adjustment and write off reports.
- Organize annual attorney presentations with Care Providers of Minnesota.
- Answer phones, faxing, photocopying, scanning and filing.
- Schedule and document attorney Continuing Legal Educations credits and courses.
Lighting Consultant at Southern Lights (2001-05 – 2006-10)
- Meet with homeowners and consult with builders.
- Assisted clients with lighting placement, measurements and selections for new home construction.
- Schedule appointments, filing and faxing.
Education
Completed Courses – Century Community College (1998 – 2000)
– Triton High School (1994 – 1997)
