Lady Kim Wakefield MIEx (GRAD) Of Glencoe
Commercial Trade Manager at Borchard Lines- Claim this Profile
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Wendy Jones
I worked with Kim for a long time she is loyal hard working and very helpful with everything a good colleague to work along side with and a good friend
Chrissy Cooper
I worked with Kim for over five years and during that time she was always efficient, helpful and professional. She could be relied upon to perform her regular duties to a high standard and additionally she would always be one of the first to volunteer if additional urgent work was required even if it meant she had to work extra hours to finish her own work.
Wendy Jones
I worked with Kim for a long time she is loyal hard working and very helpful with everything a good colleague to work along side with and a good friend
Chrissy Cooper
I worked with Kim for over five years and during that time she was always efficient, helpful and professional. She could be relied upon to perform her regular duties to a high standard and additionally she would always be one of the first to volunteer if additional urgent work was required even if it meant she had to work extra hours to finish her own work.
Wendy Jones
I worked with Kim for a long time she is loyal hard working and very helpful with everything a good colleague to work along side with and a good friend
Chrissy Cooper
I worked with Kim for over five years and during that time she was always efficient, helpful and professional. She could be relied upon to perform her regular duties to a high standard and additionally she would always be one of the first to volunteer if additional urgent work was required even if it meant she had to work extra hours to finish her own work.
Wendy Jones
I worked with Kim for a long time she is loyal hard working and very helpful with everything a good colleague to work along side with and a good friend
Chrissy Cooper
I worked with Kim for over five years and during that time she was always efficient, helpful and professional. She could be relied upon to perform her regular duties to a high standard and additionally she would always be one of the first to volunteer if additional urgent work was required even if it meant she had to work extra hours to finish her own work.
Credentials
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Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobites
The University of Edinburgh and National Museums ScotlandOct, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobites
The University of Edinburgh and National Museums ScotlandOct, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Professional Diploma in Export Management. Export Management
Croydon CollegeMay, 2000- Nov, 2024 -
Full Member
The Institute of Export & International TradeDec, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
IOE Full Member
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Experience
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Borchard Lines
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Maritime Transportation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Commercial Trade Manager
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Feb 2015 - Present
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HMM
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Maritime Transportation
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700 & Above Employee
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EHQ Traffic And Documentation Supervisor (Import & Exports)
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Aug 2011 - Jan 2015
Supervise day to day tasks related to T&D staff, an expert user of T&D related system, processes and procedures. Write new or amend existing Standard Operating Procedures and guidelines related to all T&D activities as appropriate.Ensure key tasks performed effectively including monitoring of upcoming European carrier related legislation, especially but not exclusively related to traffic & documentation matters. In liaison with other offices as appropriate, create and implement necessary action plans arising out of any new EC or other legislation.Also actions related to local office and departmental KPI’s, update of TAS rules (transport related) in liaison with EHQ Intermodal, and actions over collection of logistics related surcharges as required.Ensure department and regional KPI’s are monitored and continuous performance maintained, plus the education / support of European t&d functions and management reports related to above.Keeping abreast of regulatory issues related to HMM business to / from Europe, and how these relate to the ongoing performance of business.Staff supervisions and compilation of management reports as required.Trouble-shooting and problem solving related to T & D matters in.
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Saf Care Team Supervisor
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Sep 2005 - May 2011
Managing a team of up to four people.Investigate Long Standings and update line manager via a weekly report. Attending monthly supervisor meetings preparing and making presentations, on various subjects as required by line manager. Producing weekly report’s for line manager regarding Saf Care Team members. Arranging and planning staff training (internal & external), Staff Appraisals, Staff development and retention. Maintaining sickness, absence and holiday records. Arranging and chairing monthly team meetings Daily conference call with intermodal and operations offices around the UK to ensure planned transport goes to plan and to discuss any problems.Writing and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) covering the duties and responsibilities of the Saf Care Team, ensuring that there are no errors or omissions in the procedures.Audit and update the PEX Underbilling report on a monthly basis Promoting the Safmarine Brand through daily interactions with internal and external customers Ensuring no short shipments from UCR or Hazardous discrepancies. Customs Clearance to be completed on their behalf. Chasing customer’s for UCR information. updating GCSS, CNS and Destin8 with shippers own UCR’s to ensure shipment Interface between customers ensuring that Safmarine group procedures on have been adhered to on a day-to-day basis.Ensuring that all aspects of Global Header are adhered to inline with advertised cut-offs and restrictions.Chasing customers for final signed copy DGN’s, checking DGN’s to ensure that all procedures have been adhered to and comply with IMDG Code. Ensuring that certain classes are not shipped together in the same container in accordance with the IMDG Code. Sending DGN’s to Global Header in India for final acceptance. Checking Global Header Website for any discrepancies, and advising a solution to the problem(s).. Adhoc tasks as required by the management team. Deputise for and support the line Manager.
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Monsoon Accessorize
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Import Assistant
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Oct 2004 - Aug 2005
The supervision of three Import Assistants. Dealing with HMRC on matters relating to Tariff Headings, Duty and VAT, VAT Deferment levels and review, monitoring and reclamation of Duty Paid on Deposit. To regularly update, download and maintain delivery schedules. Arrange and control stock movements by Road, Sea and Air Freight for stock to and from Far East, India, Europe and UK. Manage Stock movements and stock reconciliation for internal departments across Head Office. To manage stock returns and all stock discrepancies. To produce intake forecast reports and Freight performance reports. To maintain Freight and Tariff databases. To provide advise and support to all internal departments across the head office. To monitor service provider performance. To ensure compliance to all HMRC regulations. To ensure the management of all secure payments methods. To produce department performance and ad hoc reports. To manage product classifications to minimize cost.Deputise for and support the Departmental Manager.
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Import Shipping Administrator
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Jun 1985 - Sep 2004
Stock movements/Control/reconciliation for Southampton and Belgium, Checking, Input, Maintenance of Standard Costs, Weights, Dimensions and Selling Prices. Arrange and Control stock movements by Road, Sea and Air Freight for stock to and from Far East, Europe and UK. Dealing with HMRC on matters relating to Tariff Headings, Duty and VAT, VAT Deferment levels and review, monitoring and reclamation of Duty Paid on Deposit. Prepare, Submit, Control and maintain Intrastat returns. Raise, Issue and Authorise Shipping/Sales Invoices for the company’s European Operations. Control and follow up of outstanding General System of Preference certificates. Check and process Import documents from Overseas Suppliers and maintain a database of accurate up to date information relating to the company’s products. Prepare and collate all Import documentation and submit to Freight Forwarders for Duty and Customs clearance. Provide support and assistance for all the company’s European offices. Provide support, assistance and training for Departmental staff. Assist in the preparation and generation of bespoke software report writing. Deputise for and support the Departmental Manager.
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Second Clerk/Book Keeper
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Aug 1979 - Jun 1985
Credit Control, Sales Ledger, General Accounting office duties including computer input, holiday/sickness cover, Assisting with office supervision and assuming control during Chief Clerk’s absence, Planning of Duties and Rota’s, Payroll input, processing and payment. Cash handling, Cash Book Reconciliation, Banking, Submission of Financial returns to head office. Dealing with account inquiries from Trade customers and the general public Credit Control, Sales Ledger, General Accounting office duties including computer input, holiday/sickness cover, Assisting with office supervision and assuming control during Chief Clerk’s absence, Planning of Duties and Rota’s, Payroll input, processing and payment. Cash handling, Cash Book Reconciliation, Banking, Submission of Financial returns to head office. Dealing with account inquiries from Trade customers and the general public
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London Stock Exchange
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United Kingdom
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Financial Services
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400 - 500 Employee
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Copy Typist/Office Assistant
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Dec 1978 - May 1979
General office duties, Switchboard, typing of Share & Stock certificates, Delivery and collection of Share & Stock documents at the London Stock Exchange. General office duties, Switchboard, typing of Share & Stock certificates, Delivery and collection of Share & Stock documents at the London Stock Exchange.
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Junior Clerk
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May 1977 - Nov 1978
General office duties, Switchboard, Input information on to main frame NCR computer. Sending out statements, cheque books and paying in books, Printing of cheque books and paying in books. Dealing with customers queries. General office duties, Switchboard, Input information on to main frame NCR computer. Sending out statements, cheque books and paying in books, Printing of cheque books and paying in books. Dealing with customers queries.
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Education
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Institute of Export
Professional Diploma in Export Management., Export Management -
Central Foundation School for Girls
G.C.E, Home Economics