Emmett Cotton

Experience

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  Independent Logistic Specialist

  Jun 2005 - Jul 2014

  Retired

  -Advised clients on transportation and payment methods. -Tracked delivery progress of shipments. -Notified consignees, passengers, or customers of freight or baggage arrival and arrange for delivery. -Determined method of shipment and prepare bills of lading, invoices, and other shipping documents. -Estimated freight or postal rates and record shipment costs and weights. -Kept records of all goods shipped, received, and stored. -Entered shipping information into a computer by hand or by a hand-held scanner that reads bar codes on goods. -Checked import or export documentation to determine cargo contents and use tariff coding system to classify goods according to fee or tariff group. -Prepared manifests showing numbers of airplane passengers and baggage, mail, and freight weights, transmitting data to destinations. -Negotiated and arranged transport of goods with shipping or freight companies. -Installed straps, braces, and padding to loads to prevent shifting or damage during shipment. -Arranged insurance coverage for goods. -Directed or participated in cargo loading to ensure completeness of load and even distribution of weight. -Coordinated and supervised activities of workers engaged in packing and shipping merchandise. -Routed received goods to first available flight or to appropriate storage areas or departments, using forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment. -Opened cargo containers and unwrap contents, using steel cutters, crowbars, or other hand tools. -Contacted vendors or claims adjustment departments to resolve shipment problems or contact service depots to arrange for repairs. -Retrieved stored items and trace lost shipments as necessary. -Attached address labels, identification codes, and shipping instructions to containers. -Inspected and count items received and check them against invoices or other documents, recording shortages and rejecting damaged goods. Show less

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  YMCA of the USA

  Oct 2016 - Nov 2017

  Night Manager

  -Directed administrative activities directly related to making products or providing services. -Prepared staff work schedules and assign specific duties. -Established or implemented departmental policies, goals, objectives, or procedures in conjunction with board members, organization officials, or staff members. -Performed personnel functions such as selection, training, or evaluation. -Planned or directed activities such as sales promotions that require coordination with other department managers. -Implemented or oversaw environmental management or sustainability programs addressing issues such as recycling, conservation, or waste management. -Directed non-merchandising departments of businesses, such as advertising or purchasing. Show less

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  Lyft

  Mar 2020 - now

  Driver
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  Fantasee Lighting

  Nov 2021 - now

  Truck Driver