Import Export Agent Resume
Import export agents facilitate international trade and help domestic and overseas company indulge in exchange of goods and services. They are the link between companies interested in buying and selling a product across international borders. With their knowledge of customs laws, they make sure that the trade is in compliance with the norms set by both the countries involved in the trade.
To execute the international trading responsibilities, you must be familiar with the legal document necessary for shipping goods through air and ship. Further, knowledge of handling hazardous goods, computer, and export process is also required.
Import Export Agent Resume Example
Henry E. Simpson
3539 White Lane
Ideal, GA 31041
Phone: 478-949-9438
Email: hesimpson@freemail.com
Career Objective:
To work as an import export agent for “Speed Oil Corporation,” and facilitate import and export of raw materials and finished goods following customs laws.
Summary of Skills:
- Extensive knowledge of the regional, national and international laws and penal code regarding the international import and export practices
- Considerable experience of handling import export process
- Proven ability to prepare legal documents for air and ship freight
- Skilled in handling packaging and transport of hazardous materials
- Ability to read, interpret, and translate foreign trade policies in English language
- Ability to take important decisions independently and professionally
- Strong problem solving, organizational, and coordination skills
Work Experience:
Import Export Agent
Trans-Global, Inc., Ideal, GA
March 2014 - Present
- Handling import and export process for air and ocean shipments
- Preparing legal documents necessary for customs clearance of cargo shipped
- Booking air and ocean carriers for import and export according to sensitivity and urgency of materials
- Selecting the best mode of transport for import and export
- Contacting clients and informing them about the shipment and reachable time of shipment
- Coordinating with authorized agents for picking and delivery shipment to clients
Import Export Agent
ADC International, Ideal, GA
July 2012 - February 2014
- Negotiated agents for export of goods with carriers
- Liaised with custom brokers on documentation and ensured hassle-free clearance of shipments
- Handled and managed interpretation and translation of foreign good policies into English language
- Entered and maintained complete and accurate information of shipment
- Arranged for pick up and delivery of shipment with dray carriers
- Received and monitored clients orders and followed shipping instructions
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in International Business
Ideal University, Ideal, GA
2011
Reference:
On request.
