Leslie Browning, SHRM-CP

Experience

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  Star Shipping, Inc.

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2007

  Logistics Manager in Ocean Transportation

  *Managed two ocean liner trades, inbound Brazil to North America and outbound Mediterranean from North America.*Provided support in accordance to contractual agreements including multiple shipment agreements, spot charters, and long-term contracts of affreightment with new and existing customers. *Oversaw day-to-day offloading and distribution of cargo including submitting inbound rate, rule, and tariff maintenance filings to the Federal Maritime Commission. Key accomplishments in this position included:*Expedited vessel discharge and cargo releases and prevented non-compliance penalties by reviewing and assisting customers with regulations. *Resolved cargo damage claims through reviewing and coordinating claims communications between Star Shipping's legal department, insurers and customers and recommended optimal responses. Show less

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  Apalachee Medical Supply & Mobility

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2009

  Sales Representative

  *Established a solid base of customers for this start-up durable medical equipment company.

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  DR. Glenn C. Alex, DMD

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2013

  Treatment and Financial Coordinator

  *Recruited to embody a new position for this relationship-based, boutique dental practice that specializes in high-end restorative dentistry. *Interviewed new patients and served as a dedicated liaison, facilitating their treatment plans from initial meeting through scheduling and follow-up.

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  BFB Logistics, Inc.

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2019

  Business Manager / Human Resources Coordinator

  *Directed daily business operations, including financials and human resources, for an independently owned transportation and logistics company. *Facilitated the merger with CLA Logistics, Inc. (see above) including managing the purchase of assets from BFB for CLA, completing the title transfer work, and onboarding BFB employees to CLA.*Enhanced compensation structure by creating an employee benefits package that included health insurance, a retirement plan, and paid time off.*Promoted a more professional atmosphere for conducting daily business and hosting potential clients through relocating the main office to a larger and more modern office space. Show less

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  CLA Logistics, Inc.

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2022

  Business Manager / Human Resources Coordinator

  *Directed company operations, including financials and human resources, leading a team of 15 regular employees. *Implemented effective HR policies to ensure all practices complied with labor, employment, and government regulations. *Identified staff vacancies and recruited, onboarded, and trained new hires.*Coordinated logistics and delivery of products. *Fostered positive relationships with customers, community, and vendors. *Improved employee understanding of job duties and efficiency of workflows through revising organizational policies and streamlining job descriptions.*Reduced declined payments and improved response time by restructuring invoicing systems and assigning a dedicated employee to monitor procedures and ensure appropriate follow-up.*Increased revenues $90,000 through successfully closing on a new seasonal freight contract that is available for renewal at the end of each period. Show less

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  Interfor

  Nov 2021 - now

  Human Resources Coordinator

  Provide expertise and support in all aspects of HR including hourly recruitment, onboarding,performance management, leave management, discipline, employee relations, benefits, stay and exitinterviews, compensation administration and compliance.