Freight broker offering trucking services throughout the US, specializing in oversized shipments and large projects. Works backwards to tailor service and project outline according to the needs of the customer including but not limited to: negotiating price and contractual details, coordinating with vendors and third parties, project managing from inception to completion, interacting with ports and shippers, organizing the collection of cargo and/or transloading as needed, identifying and hiring carriers, arranging logistics from point of pick-up to final destination, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. Registered in good standing with the DOT, FMCSA, maintains the required $75,000 BMC 84 Surety bond, and BOC-3.

My role encompassed purchasing, procurement, inventory management, logistics, accounts payable, and operations support for the hydrogen division of Iwatani Corporation of America. Working with our project team, I managed all logistics needs for new station development coordinating incoming shipments, storage, and equipment deliveries to project sites. I procured new parts, ordered replacement parts, identified new suppliers, created and tracked purchase orders, and maintained vendor relationships. I worked with other members of our team to identify and implement new purchase and operations policies, run monthly cycle counts, and created month end inventory reports to the financial team showing the entire inventory and by station with all incoming, transferred, and consumed parts to provide accurate inventory valuation and tracking. Within this role, I worked with our accounting team to create and improve purchase and payment processes, add new vendors, implement an approval system, and progress best practices. I worked as a contractor for ICA from April 2020 to Nov 2020 and then as a full employee from Nov 2020 to Feb 2022.

Worked for the hydrogen division of Iwatani Corporation of America as the Procurement Manager under contract through staffing agency Constant Communications. Created a current inventory of all spare parts for Iwatani's 5 hydrogen stations, helped set up the parts warehouse, created a spreadsheet of possible spare part needs, and procured parts as needed to conduct routine maintenance, build inventory, and complete repairs. Created or revised purchase request, purchase order, goods received, and inventory transfer forms as well as implemented new purchase procedures and established a purchase approval system. Worked with the Operations Manager to set up a new CMMS focusing on the inventory, purchase, and contacts areas creating an internal parts numbering system and adding in all possible spare parts to the CMMS database.

Managed projects for multiple accounts which included: developing an in-depth understanding of project requirements in order to build competitive quotes, designing load plans, customer relations, and managing the logistics for all projects from inception to completion. Responsible for coordinating and developing cargo moves throughout the United States and Canada. Supporting a diverse clientele including both corporate businesses and owner/operator trucks, brokering loads to outside carriers. Business Development and Relationship Management.

An independent agent of United Motor Freight Inc. supporting their Seattle, WA office. Sole POC for prospective clientele. Diving deep to understand project requirements and build out competitive quotes in order to secure new business. Creating detailed load plans, sourcing and negotiating vehicles according to requirement, designing contracts and delivery documents, managing billing and account receivables, and coordinating all necessary logistics to ensure successful project completion. Provided personalized, tailor-made service to exceed expectations and performed quality control to ensure consistent delivery. Demonstrated continuous business growth through increased capacity and revenue, and developed a loyal client base with significant repeat customers.

Managed salary, hourly, and piece work daily pay worksheets for a team of 20 employees. Developed Excel model to compute pay worksheets, vacation time, deductions, and liens.

Served as Vice President where I organized our annual candidate reception, managed social, honorary, and training events, assisted in fundraising efforts, and chaired board meetings in the President’s absence. Co-founded the Smart Women Salon Series whose goal is to educate and train future women leaders in business, candidate development, and communications. Previously served as the King County chair and the events and fundraising chair on the state board.

Managed logistic projects for 10 accounts which included: price quoting, load plans, logistic coordinating, customer relations, as well as all necessary tasks to complete the project from start to finish. Was responsible for coordinating and developing cargo moves throughout the United States and Canada for a team of company and owner/operator freight specialists and brokering loads to outside carriers. Coordinated with state and federal agencies to ensure regulations were followed as well as arrange permits, route surveys, pilot cars, and police escorts to ensure compliance. Generated three million dollars of increased revenue while responsible for accounts. Acted as the interim bookkeeper for three months where I was responsible for payroll, accounts payable, computing and filing city, state, and federal taxes, checking account reconciliation, and permitting.

Fragrances Sales Specialist for L’Oreal Inc. designer fragrances brands seasonally from 09/2004-03/2007 & 02/2008-12/2008 and for Coty Prestige designer fragrances brands from 11/2009-05/2011. Role was to represent and market lines in Macy’s, Nordstrom, and Neiman Marcus retail stores throughout OR and WA to achieve required sales goals during seasonal, trend, and new product launch events.

Responsible for scheduling 13 permanent and 30 seasonal sales associates, hiring, training, performance analysis, sales forecasting, employee relations, and reporting to management for 5 Macy's stores. Planned and executed marketing events including: new product launches, sales contests, promotions, festivals and trend shows aimed at reaching our target market.

Promoted from teller to lead teller to help train new tellers as well as helping to develop a new lobby greeting program used throughout our district.