Erin V. Blau, Msa Email & Phone Number

Covington, La, Us

Expanded focus across Logistics, Fleet, & Safety to analyze data and help create tools for business decisions.• Gather data from internal & external databases to improve data accuracy, redundancy, and governance. Results: increased efficiencies in identifying needed information to make business decisions accurately and promptly.• Create automated reports and dashboards to monitor KPIs across multiple departments, utilizing internal & external sources. Results: enables team to be proactive in identifying trends, mitigate risk, and improving day-to-day operations.• Support data needs for KPIs by compiling information on volume, spend, transit times, lanes, GL codes, and more on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis.• Support RFPs by gathering data, identifying internal areas of need (reporting, compliance, cadence standards, etc.), analyzing proposals. Results: high dollar annual savings, improved access to reporting tools, vendor/client collaboration & communication.

Covington, La, Us

Use of analytical skills in areas of global transportation management and trade operations to identify problems and find solutions to provide quality service for all customers while optimizing cost benefits.• Analyze alternatives to establish the best routes and costs to serve customers internally and externally.• Ensure timelines and accuracy of all import and export shipments.• Identify problems and provide possible solutions.• Manage vendor relationships with global carriers, freight forwarder contracts, pricing, problem resolution, and ongoing relationship management.• Monitor promptness of documentation entry into appropriate databases, distributes and compiles reports from various systems and sources, and validates accuracy of input.• Gathers information about operations to measure effectiveness, improve processes, resolve problems and optimize operational expenses and customer service levels. • Maintain system accuracy and processes corrective actions as required.• Monitor and reports KPIs.

Toronto, On, Ca

International Freight & Transportation ServicesSupport and develop ocean export services across multiple accounts by utilizing relationships with clients, carriers, shippers, and internal departments to facilitate the movement of goods throughout the supply chain. • Arrange and coordinate outbound cargo shipments bookings• Enhance service competitiveness by continuously building relationships with customers, carriers, and internal personnel • Prepare and process all necessary shipping documentation relevant (Haz Declarations, AES’s, Bill of Ladings, Shippers Letter of Instructions, Pick Slips, VGMs, etc.)• Utilize shared networks and Microsoft Excel to maintain a database of working files• Track and trace shipments, maintaining communication with all parties• Train employees in software to enhance work efficiency and reduce paper waste• Send out billing in an efficient and timely matter

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Demonstrate a service culture that prioritizes the guest service experience by delivering the service standard.• Pull and maintain inventory from backstock and/or inbound for both Bullseye area and temporary promotional setups.• Maintain front-end appearance and stock of supplies and promotional products. • Ring up merchandise and process payments using knowledge of current promotions, deals, and exclusive Target app. • Assist guests with returns and exchanges. • Perform nightly duties and procedures at the desk after closing.• Ability to blend problem solving and decision making to positively impact the guest experience and resolve guest concerns

Us

Summer internship spent learning the basics of how daily operations run. • Warehousing: order fulfillment; shipping; receiving – invoice and purchase order accuracy checking, distribution and restocking of inventory, filling back orders upon receival of special-order items; assist in inventory level maintenance; general cleanliness of warehouse and products.• Purchasing: maintaining inventory levels; investigating over/under stock when comparing physical and book inventory and completing discrepancy and debit/credit memos when necessary; supplier/vendor relationship management; maintain and utilize special pricing agreements.• Sales: working with buyers and suppliers to complete order fulfillment for different electrical needs.

One-on-one tutoring with high school students in mathematical subjects (geometry, algebra I-III, pre-calculus, calculus, and trigonometry).• Saw improvements in students of upwards 7 points both overall and in math individual for ACT scores.• Strong communication skills with students to boost confidence and self-esteem in academic abilities.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Oversaw the store operations by leading, motivating, and training up to 15 employees to ensure a smooth shift and continue to deliver excellent customer service. • Assisted with inventory management, posting invoices to update inventory, nightly inventory counts, and reporting any discrepancies in the system. • Completed nightly cash drawer balancing and posting deposits. Responsible for bringing money to the bank.• Resolved customer issues calmly and efficiently, follow-up with employees on how to improve performance.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Learned the basics of operations including order-taking, food preparation procedures, restocking of food, and resolving customer issues.• Performed cashier duties along with delivering orders safely and efficiently, providing both counter and door-to-door customer service.

Oversaw customer projects ranging from birthday cards to business forms, working with graphic designers and pressmen.• Made recommendations to customers including price quotes to best suit their needs, using extensive product knowledge.• Directed calls and/or took messages, collected payments, filed invoices, upkeep of 3000+ job-jacket paper filing system.

Master Of Science - Ms, Analytics

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Supply Chain Management