Mark Sprouse Email & Phone Number

Eagan, Minnesota, United States

Responsible for coordinating the day-to-day air import and export of international freight forwarding shipments out of the USA based upon customer requests.-Works with customers to qualify their shipping requirements and obtain all details (regulations, certificates, documentation) necessary for shipment quotation and operating in order to ensure the customer’s request is satisfied. -Prepares profitable quotations accurately. -Completes shipment process in Cargowise, including data entry, pickup/delivery scheduling, AES entry, airline bookings, routing, and operational milestone updates. -Tracks and communicates all delays, damages, problems, and work to resolve customer issues. Responsible for all aspects of air import and export international operations such as customer service, data entry of shipments, operations and billing. -Ensures all shipments are properly billed within company guidelines and timelines.

Burnsville, Minnesota, United States

Acts on behalf of importers, exporters or other companies to organize the safe, efficient and cost-effective transportation of goods. Researches rates, routing, and modes of transport for shipment of products. Maintains awareness of regulations affecting the international movement of freight. Makes arrangements for additional services, such as storage or inland transportation.-Mentor and guide junior employees on international and domestic logistics shipments using local SBA MSP SOPs-Everyday duties include corresponding with overseas agents, customers and transportation companies. -Sets up and coordinates shipments amongst all modes of the transportation spectrum. Include Air, Ocean, Truckloads. Includes drayage, cartage and cross-docking/transloading.-Produces all export documents including Masterbill, Housebill and Commercial Invoices and packing lists if needed. -Coordinates pickups of FTL, LTL, partial and local pickups. Creates delivery orders, bills of lading and load sheets.-Analyzes all import documents. Works with customs team to obtain releases for freight and arrange timely recovery within free days to avoid storage-Timely entry, status updating and invoicing in the SBA and Cargowise system.

Burnsville, Mn

-Everyday duties include corresponding with overseas agents, customers and transportation companies. -Sets up and coordinates shipments amongst all modes of the transportation spectrum. Include Air, Ocean, Truckloads. Includes drayage, cartage and cross-docking/transloading.-Produces all export documents including Masterbill, Housebill and Commercial Invoices and packing lists if needed.-Timely entry, status updating and invoicing in the SBA and Cargowise system.

St. Joseph, Minnesota

Battalion Assistant Operations Officer responsible for planning and executing Engineer Battalion tasks and missions. Ensures down trace Units are provided with the support and direction necessary to execute assigned missions. Produces orders and other ancillary products.

Fort Bliss, Tx / Kuwait / Iraq

Serves as second in Command of a 156 person Vertical Construction Company using equipment valued at over $15 million. Deployed to the middle east from June 2016 - Feb 2017. Oversees all headquarters, logistics and maintenance operations for the organization. Acts as the Commander in their absence.

Brainerd, Mn

Serves as Platoon Leader for 3RD Platoon, 309TH Engineer Company (MAC), 367th Engineer Battalion. Personally supervises over 3 million dollars worth of equipment, to include heavy/ tracked vehicles and sensitive/ non-sensitive items. Manages logistical and training operations for 28 Combat Engineer personnel. Develops ancillary products for monthly Battle Assemblies (Drill). Ranked in the top 1/3 of Engineer Basic Officer Leadership Course (EBOLC) class upon graduation in July 2012. Environmental Officer qualified (petroleum, oil and lubricant disposal/ clean up).

Fridley, Mn

Upholds order with all train signals, railroad rules, policies and regulations to safely and efficiently move train cars across the BNSF system. Maintains and inspects all railroad train equipment and railroad track conditions prior to leaving the rail yard. Assists and delegates train crew to operate switches. Interprets, documents, and communicates paperwork detailing safety procedures, train car movement, daily responsibilities and accomplishments.

Bachelor'S Degree, Criminal Justice

Activities and Societies: Army ROTC, Intramural flag footballMinor in Military Science.

High School

Activities and Societies: Football (Letterman)