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Alina Shelest

Alina Shelest

Customer Service Supervisor
Hoboken

Summary

CMA CGM relies on collaborative leadership and strategic thinking to maintain operational excellence in customer service. As Customer Service Supervisor, I manage a team to address import, export, and logistics queries while fostering client relationships. My expertise in pricing analysis, gained from prior roles at PSA BDP, enables data-driven approaches to enhance client satisfaction. My academic foundation in Corporate Finance from Universiteit Gent equips me to implement effective business strategies. Certifications in Salesforce and Microsoft 365 further enhance my ability to streamline operations and support teams. Motivated by continuous learning, I aim to align customer-centric solutions with organizational growth.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Customer Service Supervisor

CMA CGM
12.2024 - Current
  • Managed a team of customer service agents to ensure optimal daily operations and customer satisfaction.
  • Participated in workshops and client meetings with Sales to discuss business strategies and identify opportunities.
  • Acted as the focal point for local clients, addressing any issues or concerns promptly.
  • Led and supported the customers in regards to import, export, in-land haulage, customs, and contract queries.

Specialist Pricing Desk & Strategic Support

PSA BDP
11.2023 - 12.2024
  • To log, follow-up, monitor and support with all new sales requests for Antwerp office of PSA BDP
  • Being a focal point for new customers on board and providing new and existing customers with best forwarding solutions
  • Develop and implement pricing strategies for products and services.
  • Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to develop promotional pricing strategies and campaigns.
  • Provide pricing guidance and support during contract negotiations and sales pitches
  • Vendor Management

Customer Service Solutions Representative/Team Leader

PSA BDP
01.2021 - 11.2023
  • Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of export documentation team for certain accounts
  • Monitor team performance, set goals, and implement strategies to achieve targets
  • Handle escalated customer inquiries and complaints, ensuring timely and effective resolution.

Customer Service Solutions Representative

PSA BDP
12.2020 - 01.2021
  • Working on improvements within the export documentation team and optimizing the existing process
  • Being focal point for customers in case of any issues/concerns
  • Leading QBRs and other monthly/weekly meetings depending on agreed scenario
  • Preparing and presenting the analytical data to the customers as per request
  • Collaborate with other departments to streamline processes and enhance service delivery

Letter of Credit Specialist

PSA BDP
08.2019 - 11.2020
  • Ensure that all letters of credit comply with international trade regulations, UCP 600, and company policies.
  • Ensure that all documentation meets the requirements of the letter of credit and complies with international trade laws.
  • Liaise with banks, customers, and internal departments to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely processing.
  • Submitting the documents to the bank via online platform and also via POST

Documentation Specialist

PSA BDP
04.2019 - 08.2019
  • Creation of export documents for cargo leaving the port of Antwerp to the rest of the world
  • Verify the accuracy and completeness of all trade documents, including invoices, bills of lading, and certificates of origin

Administratief Medewerker - Export

Katoen Natie
09.2017 - 04.2019

-Operational warehouse activities including cycle count, inventory management, safety compliance, shipping and receiving, order fulfillment, and the use of warehouse management systems.
- Adminitsrative tasks, including handling of customers' emails and data analysis
- Preparing exoprt declarations and other necessary documents for outbound loads ( HAZ and NON HAZ Cargo)

Internship Trainee

KBC Bank & Verzekering
05.2017 - 05.2017
  • Getting acquainted with process of giving loans for small enterprises
  • Estimating the possibilities and chances of clients to obtain the loan
  • Taking part and assisting in the private meetings with clients

Education

Master's degree - Master of Science in Business Economics, Corporate Finance

Universiteit Gent
09.2021 - 09.2022

Bachelor's degree - Business Administration and Management, General

LCC International University
01.2010 - 01.2014

Skills

Customer relations

Problem-solving

Time management

Service delivery optimization

Continuous improvement

Certification

ADR Awareness Course, 01/01/23

Timeline

Customer Service Supervisor

CMA CGM
12.2024 - Current

Specialist Pricing Desk & Strategic Support

PSA BDP
11.2023 - 12.2024

Master's degree - Master of Science in Business Economics, Corporate Finance

Universiteit Gent
09.2021 - 09.2022

Customer Service Solutions Representative/Team Leader

PSA BDP
01.2021 - 11.2023

Customer Service Solutions Representative

PSA BDP
12.2020 - 01.2021

Letter of Credit Specialist

PSA BDP
08.2019 - 11.2020

Documentation Specialist

PSA BDP
04.2019 - 08.2019

Administratief Medewerker - Export

Katoen Natie
09.2017 - 04.2019

Internship Trainee

KBC Bank & Verzekering
05.2017 - 05.2017

Bachelor's degree - Business Administration and Management, General

LCC International University
01.2010 - 01.2014
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