Experience

Matrix Chemical
• United States
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Rail Fleet Manager

  • Mar 2021 - Present


Matrix Chemical, LLC.

• Rail Logistics Coordinator

  • Jan 2016 - Mar 2021

  • Planned, managed and coordinated the Acetone, Cyclohexanone, Methyl Ethyl Ketone, Isopropanol, Mineral Spirits rail car and ISO shipments to customers in USA, Canada and Mexico. • Planned, managed and coordinated transloading shipments activity for several transloading locations in USA to various locations within USA and Canada. • Ensured timely processing of import and customs paperwork for Acetone rail car shipments to Canada. • Streamlined and managed timely sales order processing for several products: Acetone, Cyclohexanone, Methyl Ethyl Ketone, Isopropanol, Mineral Spirits rail cars and ISO’s. • Communicated with the CN Railroad, CP Railroad, BNSF Railroad, Union Pacific Railroad, NS, WWE and CSX Transportation to efficiently manage the activity of rail shipments into the various U.S. and Canadian locations. • Processed the rail billing for Acetone, Cyclohexanone, Methyl Ethyl Ketone, Isopropanol, Mineral Spirits rail car and ISO shipments to various railroad websites. • Scheduled incoming and outgoing rail car and ISO truck activity to ensure smooth operations and timely loading, delivery and unloading of products. • Managed proper inventory placement. Partnered with terminals, customers and suppliers to ensure that sales volume materialized as projected and efficient use of inventory was in place. • Managed activity of multiple suppliers and customers transparently on a daily basis. • Directly managed logistics for 60 rail cars. Arranged repairs and inspections for a company rail fleet; on-site and off-site rail repairs and railcar recalls. Moved railcars from one fleet to another, changed rail road destinations and moved railcars in and out of storage. Established excellent business rapport with terminals, vendors, customers and suppliers. • Managed rail car leasing and rail car freight optimization. Negotiated rail lease rates and freight rates. • Provided information through timely and effective communication with suppliers and customers. Show less



Bridger Logistics, LLC

• United States
• Freight and Package Transportation

• Billing Lead Analyst

  • Nov 2014 - Nov 2015

  Bridger Logistics, LLC – Lead Billing Analyst 11/2014-present Generated customer and vendor billing. Maintained good working relationship with customer and vendors. Attended offsite meetings. Collected end of the month Inventory reports from several Pipelines and Crude Oil Terminals. Reconciling 3rd party end of the month inventories, creating an end of the month supplier statements, customer end of the month Invoices.  Reconciling monthly customer and Bridger trucking Ticket files, creating an end of the month customer Invoices.  Insuring proper payment processing, following up on outstanding balances. Worked closely with an Audit Team providing requested information and back-up support. Bridger Logistics, LLC – Lead Settlement Team Analyst  Planned, managed and coordinated Driver Settlements group. Working closely with other department to ensure complete and correct standard deductions reimbursements: Truck & Trailer Insurance, Health Insurance, Equipment Lease payments, Demurrage and Reject Tickets, advances; insuring timely and correct Driver pay processing & Bonus Pay calculations. Coordinated staffing, monitored attendance, coordinated vacation & Holiday schedules. Enforced company policies and procedures. Show less



Alon USA

• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Wholesale Billing

  • May 2012 - Nov 2014

  Alon USA - Petroex/Petnet Staff Assistant Generated customer billing on daily basis. Reconciled and processed weekly by-sale for several Fuel products with Valero Energy Partners. Requested & insured proper and timely weekly Bank Wire payments to Valero Energy Partners. Generated weekly Jet fuel billing for Government contract. Worked closely with an Internal Audit Team providing requested information and back-up support. Show less



MUREX N.A., LTD.

• OIL & GAS LOGISTICS / SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATOR

  • Mar 2004 - May 2012

  Logistics Coordinator- Ethanol Logistics Coordinator- Liquid Natural Gasoline Planned, managed, and coordinated Ethanol shipments activity to various U.S. and Canadian locations. Managed proper inventory placement. Partnered with terminals, customers and suppliers to insure that sales volume materialize as projected and efficient use of inventory is in place. • Managed logistics for 600 railcars. Arranged repairs and inspections for a company rail fleet of 1,900 railcars; on-site and off-site rail repairs and railcar recalls. Moving railcars from one fleet to another, changing railroads, destinations and moving railcars in and out of storage. • Scheduled incoming and outgoing barges, pipeline transfers, rail car and truck activity to ensure smooth operations and timely loading, delivery, and unloading of product. • Streamlined invoicing and managed sales to ensure positive cash flow for multiple products: Ethanol, Crude Oil, Natural Gasoline and Naphtha. • Communicated with the CN Railroad, CP Railroad, BNSF Railroad, Union Pacific Railroad and CSX Transportation to efficiently manage the rail shipments activity into the U.S. and Canada. Handled high volume sales successfully. Processed import and customs paperwork for rail shipments to Canada. Generated customer billing and processed vendor and supplier payments. Processed the rail billing for Ethanol and Crude Oil shipments on various railroad websites. • Scheduled incoming and outgoing barges, pipeline transfers, rail car and truck activity to ensure smooth operations and timely loading, delivery, and unloading of product. • Managed proper inventory placement. Partnered with terminals, customers and suppliers to insure that sales volume materialize as projected and efficient use of inventory is in place. • Established excellent business rapport with terminals, vendors, customers and suppliers. • Ensured communications with suppliers and customers in order to meet shipping deadlines. Show less



ABP INTERNATIONAL, INC.

• United States

• Office Manager

  • 2003 - 2004

  ABP INTERNATIONAL, INC., Dallas Texas Specialty distributor for IP technology products, focused mainly on servicing resellers, integrators and service providers with products and tested solutions in IP surveillance, video, security, and telephony. Office Manager Managed office operations. Received incoming and shipped outgoing domestic and international shipments. Maintained customer database. Performed inside sales and processed orders. Generated customer billing and processed collections and incoming payments. • Assisted in preparations for annual trade show activities: shipment of product samples, ordered and shipped marketing materials, placed marketing ads in industry publications. • Nurtured vendor and customer relations. Show less



TEKFOKUS, INC.

• Office Manager

  • 2001 - 2003

  Information technology learning solutions provider in the United States, principally operating as a technical training provider certified by Microsoft to deliver training and product skills enhancements. Office Manager / Accounting Associate Performed office management duties including coordinating supplies, receiving incoming orders, and shipping outgoing orders. Maintained customer database and managed vendor and customer relations. Generated customer billing and processed collections and payments. Prepared classrooms for training. Show less