ERIKA V. RAMIREZ

608 Caledonia Road, Dix Hills, NY 11746, (631) 520-8034

WORK EXPERIENCE:

January 2008-Present – NFO Cargo Inc.

·  Internship turned to full-time employment; export/import agent who maintains company’s accounts

·  Kept constant communication with airlines, NVOCCs, truckers and overseas agents

·  Negotiated rates, and helped maintain rate books

·  Assisted the Accounting Department with invoicing and reviewing accounts payable

·  Experienced with Cargowise (supply chain management software), export/import documents, TSA Regulations, and Automated Export System

·  Track shipments from destination A to destination B and all in between

June 2006-January 2008 – Island Photography

·  Position arose from job well done with caring for the children of the owner’s of this company

·  Very quick and detailed oriented with photographing graduation ceremonies and sporting events

·  Quick and precise data entry skills

August 2005-January 2008 – Retail

·  Sales person who achieved outstanding customer service and rewarded with company stocks

April 2002-August 2005 –Restaurant

·  Started as part-time employee, trained employees, and became manager, responsible for tallying all cashier drawers and bank deposits, decorating and marketing displays

EDUCATION:

JANUARUY 2012 - SUNY Maritime College, Throggs Neck, NY

·  Master of Science Degree in International Transportation Management; 3.6 GPA

·  ASBA Certification in Charter Parties I & II

MAY 2009 - SUNY Maritime College, Throggs Neck, NY

·  Bachelor of Science International Trade and Transportation; 3.4 GPA

JUNE 2005 - Amityville Memorial High School, Amityville, NY

·  Class Rank: 25

LANGUAGES: Fluent in Spanish and Conversant in French

ACTIVITIES:

Maritime’s Varsity Girl’s Soccer Captain, Softball, Basketball, Co-ed Soccer Club, Member of Society for International Trade and Transportation Club, Connecticut Maritime Association Student Member, & Representative of Student-Athlete Club

COMMUNITY SERVICE: Volunteer for Special Olympics-2004, Volunteer at a Soup Kitchen in the Bronx, NY-2007, Clothing Drive with Student-Athlete Club-2008