Astrid G. Winkler
Import Export Coordinator, Consumer goods importing
Long Beach, CA · (562) 555 0126 · name@example.com · linkedin.com/in/astridgwinkler
Key Qualifications
EXPERIENCE
Two years in ocean import documentation and customs work
INDUSTRIES
Consumer goods importing, ocean freight, port logistics
SPECIALTIES
Tariff classification, entry documentation, container tracking, broker coordination
SYSTEMS
SAP Global Trade Services, Descartes customs filing, Oracle NetSuite
CREDENTIALS
Certified Customs Specialist
EDUCATION
Associate degree in international trade, Long Beach City College
Results at a Glance
1,400
Ocean containers
$84k
Year by booking
60
Misclassified tariff numbers
Executive Summary
Import export coordinator with two years on ocean import documentation for a consumer goods importer. Classifies product to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, prepares entry packets for the customs broker, and tracks containers from booking through customs release and final delivery.
Signature Achievements
- Cleared 1,400 ocean containers with no customs penalty notices.
- Cut demurrage charges by 84,000 dollars a year by booking appointments before vessel arrival.
- Corrected 60 misclassified tariff numbers and lowered duty on one line by 3 percent.
- Built the document checklist that took two days out of entry preparation.
Professional Experience
Import Export Coordinator
Harbor Point Trading Company, Long Beach, CA 2025 to present
Ocean import coordination for a housewares importer moving 700 containers a year.
- Prepare commercial invoices, packing lists and certificates of origin for the customs broker.
- Classify new items to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule and confirm country of origin marking.
- Track vessel schedules and arrange drayage and delivery appointments.
Logistics Assistant
Pier Crest Freight Services, San Pedro, CA 2024 to 2025
Documentation support at a freight forwarder handling ocean and air.
- Filed arrival notices and delivery orders and chased missing paperwork.
- Answered customer questions on shipment status and arrival.
- Kept the shipment file complete for every entry.
Licensure and Certification
Certified Customs Specialist, National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America
Education
Associate degree in international trade, Long Beach City College, 2024
Core Skills
Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification · Customs entry documentation · Customs and Border Protection requirements · Container tracking · Drayage coordination · Broker and forwarder liaison · Certificates of origin · Demurrage control