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Maria Mata

Chicago

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Logistics Coordinator

Primrose Candy
Chicago
04.2000 - 03.2025
  • Coordinated daily logistics operations, including shipment scheduling and tracking.
  • Ensured accurate completion of customs documents for international shipments as required by law.
  • Negotiated contracts with shipping and freight companies to secure lower transportation costs.
  • Organized and monitored the shipment of products in accordance with customer requirements.
  • Coordinated daily transportation activities including scheduling, routing, tracking and documentation.
  • Responded quickly to customer inquiries about order status or changes in schedules.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.

Account Executive - Payables and Receivables

Primrose Candy
Chicago
01.1992 - 04.2000
  • Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.
  • Handled accounts payable and receivable, including invoicing and payment processing.
  • Reviewed customer accounts regularly to identify discrepancies in billing or payment history.
  • Prepared bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts and sending cash and checks to banks.
  • Developed strong relationships with customers to ensure timely payment of outstanding balances.

Office Clerk

Primrose Candy
Chicago
02.1987 - 01.1992
  • Communicated with customers, employees and vendors to answer questions and address complaints.
  • Provided administrative support such as typing documents, filing paperwork, photocopying, scanning documents, and faxing documents.
  • Processed accounts payable and accounts receivable updates to maintain current financial records.
  • Opened, sorted and routed incoming mail and prepared outgoing mail.
  • Handled incoming and outgoing mail and packages, including preparation for shipping.
  • Provided customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.

Education

Associates - Accounting

Northwestern Business College
06-1987

Skills

  • Bilingual
  • Shipment scheduling
  • Customs documentation
  • Transportation management
  • Freight transportation
  • Progress tracking
  • Customer relationship management
  • Effective communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management

Timeline

Logistics Coordinator

Primrose Candy
04.2000 - 03.2025

Account Executive - Payables and Receivables

Primrose Candy
01.1992 - 04.2000

Office Clerk

Primrose Candy
02.1987 - 01.1992

Associates - Accounting

Northwestern Business College
Maria Mata