PAOLO RECIO
Lakewood,CA
Summary
Knowledgeable in freight forwarding with solid background in facilitating international and domestic shipments. Successfully managed complex logistics and ensured timely delivery of goods, demonstrating strong organizational skills. Proven ability to coordinate with customers and handle documentation efficiently.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Specialist
Hansen Engineering Co.
Harbor City, California
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Purchased raw materials, hardware, and tooling to adhere to company budget.
- Communicate with suppliers and internal team members to resolve issues and ensure schedule compliance.
- Reviewing production schedule requirements and performing material planning review.
- Generating purchase orders, requesting quotes and processing returns.
- Coordinated with suppliers and internal team members to resolve issues and ensure schedule compliance.
Student Loan Specialist
Westwood College
01.2009 - 01.2016
- Provided information, counseling, and assistance to students in accordance with federal requirements and the school's default prevention program.
- Assisted borrowers in identifying options to lower or postpone student loan payments tailored to individual needs.
- Identified and presented options including repayment plans, deferments, and forbearances based on individual circumstances.
- Managed communication with borrowers across all delinquency stages, facilitating understanding of repayment options and consequences.
Customer Representative/Domestic Operations
Service By Air
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Assisted clients with requests regarding pick-ups, deliveries, shipment tracking, proof of delivery, and rate quotes to ensure timely service.
- Communicated with clients, colleagues, and management to coordinate freight movement and manage paperwork requiring special handling.
- Accurately input and retrieve information as well as billing and closing out all shipments.
- Maintained and audited air bills for completeness and accuracy, ensuring compliance with company standards.
Operations Specialist
DHL Worldwide Express
02.1999 - 09.2003
- Analyzed shipment data to identify trends, optimize routes, and minimize costs.
- Coordinated with teams to resolve operational challenges, enhancing service quality.
- Analyzed shipment data to identify trends and optimize routes for cost reduction.
- Implemented process improvements, boosting accuracy in order fulfillment and inventory management.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration, Marketing Concentration
California State University, Fullerton
FullertonSkills
Purchasing
Vendor relationship management
Order tracking
Materials planning
Import-export regulations
Pricing strategy
Budget planning
Attention to detail
Time management
Teamwork and collaboration
Effective communication
Professionalism
Timeline
Purchasing Specialist
Hansen Engineering Co.
01.2016 - 01.2020
Student Loan Specialist
Westwood College
01.2009 - 01.2016
Customer Representative/Domestic Operations
Service By Air
01.2007 - 01.2009
Operations Specialist
DHL Worldwide Express
02.1999 - 09.2003
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration, Marketing Concentration
California State University, Fullerton