Export Clerk Resume

Export clerks perform administrative functions necessary for shipping goods outside a country. They prepare legal documents for domestic and oversee shipment and ensure laws and regulations of United States and foreign country are followed. To perform the documentation work required for shipping goods, they need to pose knowledge of import-export practices and formalities followed by countries engaging in trade. The job position also needs skills to liaise and coordinating with custom officials, clients, and carriers.

A job of an export clerk needs experience in preparing shipping documents for domestic and oversee trade along with computer, coordinating, and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of import-export rules and practices followed by US and foreign governments is also essential. To show your knowledge, skills, and experience for the job, take help of this job application sample.

Export Clerk Resume Example

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Jerry J. Lewis
4065 Nash Street
Southfield, MI 48034
Phone: 313-279-0120
Email: jjlewis@freemail.com

Career Objective:

To work with a shipping and logistics company as an export clerk where my 4+ years of experience can help the management in monitoring freight, complete paperworks, and move goods out of the country according to US and foreign government laws and practices.

Summary of Skills:

• Experience in preparing shipping documentation for domestic and international trade
• Strong knowledge of US and foreign government laws and practices for import and export
• Experience in liaising with customs officials, and clients
• Basic knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting software
• Ability to solve shipping problems and track shipments
• Excellent analytical, telephone, computer, and communication skills

Work Experience:

Export Clerk
ABC Transporters, Southfield, MI
July 2013 - Present

• Liaising with customers and preparing shipping documents for export
• Solving export issues by coordinating with customs officials and customers
• Generating bills of lading and updating shipping details in computer systems according to customers' account
• Ensuring compliance in export process according to ISO, US and foreign government rules and regulations
• Booking and scheduling shipment according to customers' preference
• Preparing bills, shipment files, and getting permission of exporting shipment

Export Clerk
XYZ Shippers, Inc., Southfield, MI
March 2011 - June 2013

• Checked shipments and prepared documents according to the product category
• Ensured no damage in receiving and transporting shipment
• Scheduled delivery, tracked shipment, and updated customers
• Prepared and issued reports for customers and assisted in setup
• Provided quick responses to customers' inquiries and problems
• Managed clearance certificates, permissions letters, safety protocols, goods handling instructions. etc.

Education:

• High School Diploma
  St. Jude High School, Southfield, MI
  2009

• Certification in Import & Export
  ABC Technical Institute, Southfield, MI
  2010

Reference:

On request.