Antony Akankwasa
Kampala
Summary
Detail-oriented customs compliance specialist with a strong background in documentation verification and logistics coordination, ensuring smooth clearance processes and accurate cargo management.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FEDEX CLEARING AGENT
DULSCO LLC
DUBAI
03.2024 - 11.2025
- Processed import and export documentation for international shipments.
- Coordinated with customs officials to facilitate smooth clearance procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of shipments and customs transactions.
- Collaborated with logistics teams to schedule timely deliveries.
- Resolved issues related to cargo discrepancies or delays promptly.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state, local laws pertaining to customs regulations.
- Verified accuracy of invoices, shipping manifests, bills of lading and other import and export documents.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations, including changes in customs law.
- Implemented cost-saving strategies in logistics and clearance processes.
- Facilitated the resolution of customs holds and inspections.
- Coordinated customs clearance processes for import and export shipments.
- Utilized software tools for tracking shipments and managing inventory.
- Coordinated with warehouse staff to ensure smooth transition of goods through customs.
- Monitored shipment progress and updated clients on status and estimated delivery times.
- Inspected received items to reconcile against invoices to record shortages and reject damaged goods.
- Retrieved stored items and traced lost shipments, when necessary.
- Conducted inventories and updated database to reflect accurate cargo information.
- Exceeded specific team goal by partnering with staff to share and implement best practices.
- Used scanners to track parcel information, condition or receipt.
- Directed cargo loading to monitor even distribution of weight.
- Determined shipping methods and prepared bills of lading, invoices and other shipping documents.
EK AND DNATA MAIN STORE LOADER
DNATA /DULSCO
DUBAI
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Operated loading equipment to efficiently move cargo across various locations.
- Coordinated with team members to ensure timely and safe material handling.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments for accuracy and quality compliance.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to promote safety standards.
- Assisted in training new loaders on proper techniques and safety protocols.
- Loaded and unloaded freight from trucks while adhering to safety guidelines.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding workflow and material needs.
- Monitored equipment performance and reported maintenance issues promptly.
- Provided assistance to co-workers when needed throughout the day including but not limited to lifting heavy objects and packing boxes.
- Packaged, crated and loaded items safely for transport.
- Reported any damaged goods immediately to supervisor for further inspection or repair.
- Followed safety protocols when operating heavy machinery such as forklifts or pallet jacks.
- Unloaded materials by hand or with equipment to help team meet work demands.
- Operated forklift, pallet jack and other equipment to perform loading tasks.
- Stacked boxes, crates, containers, and other materials on pallets, shelves, or racks in an orderly manner according to company standards.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with pallet jacks, forklifts, and other equipment.
- Maintained a clean work area at all times by sweeping floors, wiping down surfaces.
- Read and attached appropriate labels and tags to products and packages for identification purposes.
- Organized warehouse inventory according to product type and size.
- Loaded product on trailer using packing list to verify and account for parts.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on all equipment used for loading and unloading operations.
- Verified accuracy of shipments against invoices or orders.
- Checked load-related documentation to promote completeness and accuracy.
DNATA AIRCRAFT APPEARENCE AT DWC AND DXB
DULSCO LLC
DUBAI
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic And Digital Design
NKUMBA UNIVERSITY
UGANDA10-2016
Skills
- Customs compliance
- Shipment tracking
- Documentation verification
- Cargo management
- Logistics coordination
- Inventory control
Languages
English
Native
Native
Certification
- MANDATORY DNATA AIRSIDE TRAINING
Timeline
FEDEX CLEARING AGENT
DULSCO LLC
03.2024 - 11.2025
EK AND DNATA MAIN STORE LOADER
DNATA /DULSCO
04.2023 - 07.2023
DNATA AIRCRAFT APPEARENCE AT DWC AND DXB
DULSCO LLC
02.2021 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic And Digital Design
NKUMBA UNIVERSITY