Alison Bowers

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.

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.

Completed Courses – Century Community College (1998 – 2000)

– Triton High School (1994 – 1997)