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Manager, International Trade Compliance

Livingston International

- US Customs brokerage account manager for large enterprise accounts
- Managed client relationships
- Conducted client visits for quarterly business reviews
- Established strong business relationships
- Managed client reporting and understanding each client's import business
- Assisted with daily requests and managed teams associated with cilent business

Client Services Manager

The Michaels Companies, Inc.

-	Responsible for US imports totaling $1.1 billion annually; 40,000 containers
-	Ensure accurate and complete entries filed with US Customs and any other government agencies
-	Manages broker relationship and SOP
-	Manages vendor charge back program to drive vendor compliance and education
-	Created and facilitated internal Global Customs Compliance training course 
-	Implemented standardized invoice and packing list
-	Oversee and manage on-boarding of consolidator from bid process to full implementation
-	Perform quarterly store audits 
-	Conduct Importer Self-Assessment audits
-	Renew F&W, USDA, and FDA permits / licenses annually
-	Measure and report brokerage fees, successfully reduced broker fees by 40%
-	Reduced import holds rate from 1.4% to 0.4%
-	Created CITES process for our peacock feathers from China
-	Provides expert advice and counsel merchant and sourcing groups relative to classification, duty, and admissibility issues on products
-	Interview, hire, and manage on-boarding for new employees

International Trade Compliance 

-     Well versed in classification. Products are classified in 68 of the 99 HTS chapters
-	Manage sku list consisting of over 160,000 skus
-	Provides merchant team with the needed PGA information, ADD / CVD, FTA, UOM requirements, and 301 duties.
-	On average classifies 65,000 skus a year
-	Ensure the lowest legal duty is incorporated into the SKU's landed cost; and paid to the appropriate government agency

Classification Specialist 

Braumiller Consulting Group

Assisted as-needed basis with the classification of goods.

Trade Consultant

Sanmina

-	Managed the clearance of Imports.
-	Responsible for classification of imported parts, components, and finished goods
-	Resolved data/ documentation issues in support of day to day import operations
-	Ensured shipments were cleared compliantly and in a timely manner through US Customs
-	Responsible for the validation, analysis and production of Certificates of Origin in support of the NAFTA and other Special Trade Programs.
-	Provided recommendations to the development of departmental process and procedures and worked with internal departments, outside agents, and Customs Brokers

Import Analyst

UPS Supply Chain Solutions

-	Utilized a comprehensive understanding of US Customs to process prepared customs entries and follow-ups with customs clearance processes.
-	Managed international accounts, while providing excellent customer service, accurate and timely submission of documentation
-	Acquired advanced knowledge of classifications using the Harmonized Tariff Schedule to compute duties and customs charges to entries
-	Trained in the procedures of government regulatory agencies such as FDA, FCC, DOT, APH, F&W
-	Audited entries made to Customs to determine correct classification and duty 
-	Excelled as a team leader to ensure all training standards were met by team members
-	Obtained comprehensive knowledge in Trade Agreements including NAFTA and GSP
-	Worked different ports including Small Package Air, Northern Border Ground, Mexico Ground, and Ocean Freight entries
-	Provided logistical support for Apple and Ericssen strategic accounts
-	Gained significant expertise in textile commodities while lead Giovanni account
-	Managed group volume to ensure that all entries were done in a timely manner 
-	Built and maintained strong professional relationships with clients

Customs Compliance Auditor

Licensed Customs Broker, Experienced in International trade compliance, Skilled in Classification, Import Compliance, Employee Training, Customs Brokerage, and Policies & Procedures Development. Strong operations professional with 17 years of experience in International Trade Compliance. A passionate leader in diversity and inclusion with the employee resource groups.

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