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Kamila Surowiec

Felixstowe,Suffolk

Summary

A highly competent multi-linguist with extensive experience in logistics, currently seeking a new career in a customer service-oriented environment.Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Operational Technical & Compliance Lead

Seafast Logistics
Felixstowe
07.2022 - Current

Led operational, technical, and compliance efforts to cut costs by over 80% and improve customer relations

  • Ensured compliance with BTOM and Windsor Agreement by staying informed on relevant regulations
  • Specialised in best practice and quality policies, accreditations, and industry memberships
  • Engaged in internal customs forum, leading operational technical and compliance initiatives
  • Collaborated with department heads to identify process gaps and develop training programmes

Senior Import Operations Clerk

Seafast Logistics
Felixstowe
02.2022 - 07.2022
  • Developed and trained team on new processes, boosting departmental efficiency
  • Delivered training on CDS system to team members
  • Led team with effective delegation and prioritisation, ensuring staff wellbeing through individual meetings
  • Managed customer reviews, developed presentations, and analysed key performance indicators

Freight Manager

Grace Global Forwarding
Ipswich
07.2019 - 02.2022
  • Facilitated company growth and cultivated robust client relationships
  • Developed and maintained standard operating procedures for AEO status application
  • Led a small team to ensure successful operational task completion

Education

BA with Honours (2.1) in Language Studies - Language Studies

University of Essex
09.2010 - 06.2013

A-Levels - A Levels

Suffolk College
Ipswich, Suffolk
09.2006 - 06.2009

Skills

  • Proficient in all areas of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Visio as well as reporting & analysis via DOMO Power BI software
  • Accredited member of Institute of Leadership & Management
  • Excellent communicator
  • Multilingual
  • Project leader
  • Creative analytical thinker
  • Decision-Maker under pressure

Accomplishments

Project Management Course provided by Supply Chain Academy

Project Janus led shortlisted as finalist at Bifa Supply Chain Awards 2023

Supervisory Course provided by Blue Gnu Consulting

Special Achievement Award provided by Harrison C White


Affiliations

  • Kickboxing
  • Dog walking

Languages

English
Fluent
Polish
Native
French
Advanced
Spanish
Advanced
German
Advanced
Italian
Advanced

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Operational Technical & Compliance Lead

Seafast Logistics
07.2022 - Current

Senior Import Operations Clerk

Seafast Logistics
02.2022 - 07.2022

Freight Manager

Grace Global Forwarding
07.2019 - 02.2022

BA with Honours (2.1) in Language Studies - Language Studies

University of Essex
09.2010 - 06.2013

A-Levels - A Levels

Suffolk College
09.2006 - 06.2009
Kamila Surowiec