Octavia Johnson
Woodbury
Summary
Resourceful Freight Broker known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in negotiating contracts, managing logistics, and optimizing transportation routes to ensure timely delivery. Excels in communication, problem-solving, and decision-making, leveraging these soft skills to build strong relationships with carriers and clients. Committed to maintaining compliance with regulations and reducing costs without compromising service quality.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
intermodal freight broker
Interstate
Murfreesboro
01.2023 - 12.2025
- Coordinated freight logistics and shipments across multiple regions to ensure timely delivery.
- Coordinated the entire shipping process, from pick-up to delivery of goods.
- Cultivated relationships with clients to align shipping solutions with their specific requirements.
- Negotiated rates with carriers to optimize transportation costs and services.
- Researched new carriers that could provide cost savings or improved services.
- Organized shipments based on priority level and estimated time of arrival.
- Prepared essential shipping documents, including bills of lading, invoices, and purchase orders, to facilitate smooth transactions.
- Tracked shipment progress using GPS technology or other tracking systems.
Assistant
Ohashi Techvica
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Generated shipping labels for all orders, ensuring accuracy and timely dispatch.
- Processed and shipped orders through PLEX and EDI.
- Monitored and ordered supplies to maintain inventory levels.
- Filled all expense requests, invoices, and freight invoices.
- Inspected stock items for wear or defects and reported damage to supervisor.
Manager
Crescent Market
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Organized facility equipment and materials to support operational efficiency.
- Monitored and verified inventory accuracy to minimize discrepancies.
- Restocked inventory and ordered supplies.
- Welcomed customers and addressed inquiries to enhance overall shopping experience.
- Ensured payroll and invoices were processed in a timely manner.
Quality Assurance
Sledge Craft
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Verified product quality and accuracy before shipment.
- Tracked inventory levels and coordinated orders to maintain stock.
- Logged inventory into system for accurate tracking.
Task Coordinator
Geodis
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Picked, packed, and scanned orders with an RF scanner.
- Recording data about the products that are being moved.
- Inspected products for damage during receiving process.
- Hired and trained new staff to enhance team capabilities.
- Delegated work duties to align team efforts with operational objectives.
- Organized orders by volume and truck load to optimize shipping efficiency.
- Assigned all orders to pickers.
- Created all SKUS and helped with inventory
Skills
- Freight logistics
- Shipping coordination
- Shipping operations
- Logistics optimization
- Inventory management
- Recordkeeping
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
Timeline
intermodal freight broker
Interstate
01.2023 - 12.2025
Assistant
Ohashi Techvica
01.2019 - 01.2022
Manager
Crescent Market
01.2019 - 12.2019
Quality Assurance
Sledge Craft
01.2018 - 12.2019
Task Coordinator
Geodis
01.2015 - 12.2017