Sarah N. Skinner306 Clemens DrivePikeville, NC 27863

(336) 524-4637SNSKINNER64@GMAIL.COM

Objective: To obtain a position that utilizes my experience, organizational skills, and proven abilities.

Experience: Sales Executive – (April 2013-April 2016) JAS Forwarding Worldwide, Morrisville, NC

Schedule appointments and visit existing customers to review product needs and determining other opportunities Provide product quotations as requested. Organize and attend joint sales calls with Vendors. Open new accounts. Continuously updating customers on product changes and modifications. Provide solutions to customers’ problems. Attend Trade Shows and Conferences. Liaising between customers and the company for up-to-date status of service, pricing and new product release. Prepare reports for marketing/sales and keeping expense accounts. Preform maintenance and update customers’ accounts including contact names for future sales. Maintain minimal 10 business calls per week.

Customs Brokerage Entry Writer – (June 2012-April 2013) JAS Forwarding Worldwide, Morrisville, NC

Filed entries electronically through US Customs Automated Manifest System Trained employees on existing Customs compliance such as free trade zones, incoterms and current regulations. Worked closely with customers for their better understanding of proper classification and awareness of Customs’

procedures. Created desk level standard operating procedures (DLSOP) for each customer that provided detailed instructions for

their account. Maintained weekly meetings with the customers to insure their satisfaction with the service they were being

provided. Required to obtain a minimum of 52 hours per year of training including global sourcing, transportation, Customs,

supply management and hazmat.

International Operations Agent – (January 2011 – March 2012) Service By Air, Greensboro, NC

Coordinate and manage import/export shipments via both air and ocean. Negotiate air, ocean and domestic trucking costs as well as vendor contracts. Work closely with international vendors and third party contacts in regards to import/export laws as well as daily

operations. Obtain, prepare and audit all paper work/packaging prior to the movement of freight on a daily basis. Maintain close contact with local/overseas agents to insure deadlines are met. Manage transportation routing internationally and domestically via ocean, air, LTL, FTL, and small parcel. Provide daily shipment updates to customers to ensure consistent visibility. Monitor and maintain all invoicing/billing for the International department, handled internally.

Customs Brokerage Entry Writer – (September 2005 – January 2011) Expeditors International of Washington, Norfolk, VA & Charlotte, NC

Filed entries electronically through US Customs Automated Manifest System Trained employees on existing Customs compliance such as free trade zones, incoterms and current regulations. Worked closely with customers for their better understanding of proper classification and awareness of Customs’

procedures. Created desk level standard operating procedures (DLSOP) for each customer that provided detailed instructions for

their account. Maintained weekly meetings with the customers to insure their satisfaction with the service they were being

provided. Required to obtain a minimum of 52 hours per year of training including global sourcing, transportation, Customs,

supply management and hazmat. Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable

Prepared budgets for each department of the company including cash flow and current economic climate. Audited and issued checks for internal expense reports. Generated/maintained daily reporting for accounts payable and accounts receivable. Entered the daily check deposit.

Education: Open Bible Christian Academy, Ormond Beach, FL (2005) High School Diploma Awarded Computer Skills:

Advanced use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Experienced in use of Global ERP Experienced AS400