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Education
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Mark Walden

Lombard

Summary

Ocean Export Specialist with extensive experience in ocean freight management at MOL America. Demonstrated ability to optimize logistics processes and enhance customer relationships while ensuring regulatory compliance. Proficient in cost estimation and data analysis, contributing to operational efficiency and achievement of organizational goals.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Ocean Export Specialist

Milsped Air & Sea
Franklin Park
01.2022 - 07.2025
  • Reviewed customer contracts to identify terms for international shipping requirements.
  • Prepared export declarations, including AES filings for US exports.
  • Analyzed data from various sources to create accurate cost estimates for shipments.

Ocean Export Specialist

Blue Water Shipping
Franklin Park
06.2022 - 01.2024
  • Facilitate and supervise international shipment processes, confirming accuracy and thoroughness of all required documentation.

Ocean Import Project Specialist

Project Logistics International
Rosemont
03.2021 - 06.2022
  • Oversaw import logistics for project cargo, managing breakbulk, Ro-Ro, and out-of-gauge deliveries across multiple US locations.

Ocean Export Agent

Bollore Logistics
Franklin Park
05.2018 - 03.2021
  • Managed customer accounts, overseeing billing, invoicing, payments, and collections processes.
  • Coordinated collection and delivery of cargo from suppliers or warehouses for export shipments.

Ocean Export Agent

DHL
Chicago
10.2015 - 05.2018
  • Orchestrated coordination of shipments with freight forwarders and carriers to secure on-time delivery of goods.

Ocean and Air Specialist

Logistics Network
Bensenville
12.2012 - 10.2015
  • Oversaw coordination and monitoring of international shipment of goods, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all documentation.

Bulk Tanker OTR Driver

Schnider National
Green Bay
10.2010 - 12.2012
  • Facilitated long-distance transport of goods or materials through operation of tractor trailer combinations

Hazardous Materials Auditor

Vanguard Logistics
West Chicago
08.2009 - 10.2010
  • Carried out risk analyses on areas containing or using hazardous materials to determine potential risks linked to presence

Import Operations Manager

MOL America
Lombard
05.2007 - 07.2009
  • Directed staffing operations by managing recruitment, selection, onboarding, and training processes, executing disciplinary measures as required.

Import Operations Supervisor

MOL America
Lombard
01.2005 - 05.2007
  • Facilitated interdepartmental collaboration to achieve organizational goals.

Import Operations Administrator

MOL America
Lombard
05.2004 - 01.2005
  • Streamlined incorporation of innovative technologies into current operational workflows.

Import Operations Coordinator

MOL America
Lombard
05.2001 - 05.2004
  • Guaranteed adherence to organizational policies, regulations, and standards.

Education

High School Diploma -

Morton West High School
Berwyn, IL
05-1991

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Ocean freight management
  • Dangerous goods handling
  • HS code classification
  • Cost estimation
  • Data analysis
  • Customer relationship management

Certification

  • TSA / IAC CERTIFICATE of COMPLIANCE
  • Dedication to Work & Commitment Award
  • Dangerous Goods by Ocean (IMDG)
  • First Choice Honors
  • Certificate of Completion – Safety and Security Compliance (IMDG Amd. 33-06 w changes from Amd.34-08)

References

References available upon request.

Links

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/markdwalden

Timeline

Ocean Export Specialist

Blue Water Shipping
06.2022 - 01.2024

Ocean Export Specialist

Milsped Air & Sea
01.2022 - 07.2025

Ocean Import Project Specialist

Project Logistics International
03.2021 - 06.2022

Ocean Export Agent

Bollore Logistics
05.2018 - 03.2021

Ocean Export Agent

DHL
10.2015 - 05.2018

Ocean and Air Specialist

Logistics Network
12.2012 - 10.2015

Bulk Tanker OTR Driver

Schnider National
10.2010 - 12.2012

Hazardous Materials Auditor

Vanguard Logistics
08.2009 - 10.2010

Import Operations Manager

MOL America
05.2007 - 07.2009

Import Operations Supervisor

MOL America
01.2005 - 05.2007

Import Operations Administrator

MOL America
05.2004 - 01.2005

Import Operations Coordinator

MOL America
05.2001 - 05.2004

High School Diploma -

Morton West High School

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