Melanie Salvo Freight Virtual Assistant & Customer Communication Support

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and bilingual (English-Spanish) professional dedicated to delivering excellent service in freight operations, dispatch coordination, and customer communications.

Melanie Salvo - Freight Virtual Assistant
VA  EN / ES

Highly Organized & Detail-Oriented Professional

Entry-level Freight Virtual Assistant with experience scheduling and coordinating appointments, dispatch activities, and customer communications in a fast-paced service environment. Supported by specialized freight brokerage and truck dispatch training, I am prepared to assist with load coordination, shipment tracking, and time-sensitive logistics operations.

Client Relations & Customer Support

Professional communication skills with experience supporting customers and collaborating with teams to resolve inquiries and coordinate operations.

Problem-Solving Abilities

Strong problem-solving skills developed through experience coordinating dispatch activities, tracking service progress, and supporting customer needs in fast-paced environments.

Strong Organizational Skills

Proven organizational skills demonstrated through coordinating communications, tracking updates, and managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.

Logistics & Dispatch Capabilities

Load Tracking & Dispatch

Knowledgeable in shipment tracking, track & trace procedures, and dispatch coordination through specialized freight training.

Freight Documentation

Trained in handling and reviewing essential freight documents, including Bills of Lading (BOL), Proofs of Delivery (POD), and Rate Confirmations (RC).

Rate Quoting & Communication

Trained in freight rate quoting, carrier communication, and the fundamentals of broker-carrier agreements to support freight operations.

LTL & FTL Operations

Less-Than-Truckload and Full Truckload operations, freight class calculation, and equipment types.

Core Competencies & Industry Knowledge

Knowledge of freight operations, documentation, and client communication, supported by freight brokerage and dispatch training.

  • Load Tracking & Dispatch Coordination

  • Freight Rate Quoting & Carrier Communication

  • Documentation (BOL, POD, RC)

  • LTL/FTL Operations

  • Freight Class Calculation

  • HOS & TONU Knowledge

  • Issue Resolution

Software & Platform

Gained foundational knowledge and exposure to industry-standard load boards, TMS, and freight platforms through comprehensive online training masterclass training. Eager to apply this understanding and quickly adapt to your specific operational tech stack.

AscendTMS Trulos Dispatch DAT One DOFT Estes TForce ClassIT Freight Quote
ODFL ArcBest FreightCenter GlobalTranz FedEx Freight Class Calculator Service Desk

Professional Journey

A proven track record of delivering excellent service, resolving complex issues, and optimizing schedules.

Customer Service Representative

JustPressOne Inc

Mar 2025 - Mar 2026

Scheduled drivers, coordinated with warehouse, managed inbound/outbound calls.

Customer Service Representative

Global Healthcare Resource

Apr 2022 - Dec 2024

Managed high-volume correspondence, resolved billing issues, processed payments.

Specialized Training & Education

Continuous learning to stay ahead in the fast-paced freight and logistics industry.

Freight Courses 101

3-Day Freight VA Challenge and Masterclass Training

  • Fundamentals of brokerage
  • Dispatching
  • Quoting
  • Rate negotiations
  • Track & trace

Ready to Optimize Your Logistics?

Available for entry-level Freight VA and Dispatch roles. Let's connect to discuss how my bilingual skills and logistics training can benefit your team.