Self-motivated, assertive professional with years of progressive export and customs experience. Skilled in working to guarantee operational success in fast-paced environments. Adept in multitasking in a fast-paced setting amidst evolving priorities. Call on adaptability to flow with evolving orxxxxxxnizational needs. Leverage skills to achieve goals in team-focused and independent settings. Possess ability to build rapport with individuals and groups at all levels. Capable of handling large workloads using precision and attention to detail. Seeking a role that will offer growth opportunities.

Global Business Development | Supply Chain Operations | Transportation | Logistics | International Trade Regulations

Import & Export Bookings | Security | Compliance | Marketing | Sales | Rates & Quotes | Shipping Documents

Relationship Building | Tracking Shipments | Customer Service | Training | Recordkeeping | Processing & Invoicing

Interpersonal Communication (Spanish) | MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint) | Spreadsheet Expert

Adobe Programs | Omnis | Sigma | WDS | Cullinet | EMS 2000 | SAP

         Liaise effectively between operations at onsite facilities and the ECC Center of Expertise

         Control and evaluate export, import and supply chain security across numerous divisions; guarantee both import and export compliance at the operating level while slashing needless expenditures

         Oversee export control and customs for a manufacturing facility with over 600 staff; drive alignment with corporate policies through the use of auditing procedures

         Deliver domain expertise on matters such as regulations, Incoterms, payment terms, duty and tax rates, contractual language, mergers and acquisitions, duty drawback, free trade zones, commercial invoices and the like

         Design and facilitate enxxxxxxging, comprehensive compliance trainings monthly to educate the workforce with necessary knowledge vital to success in their respective capacities

         Serve as an active member of the Supply Chain Management Department Leadership Team; lead weekly KPI meetings and monthly staff meetings to scope department projects and fuel continuous improvement projects

         Drive process improvement in support of compliance with country-specific regulations

         Note cost-saving measures to ensure a seamless supply chain; deliver high-caliber service to stakeholders

         Foster and sustain positive relationships with service providers including Customs Brokers and the U.S. government e.g. Customs and the Bureau of Industry and Security

         Established export guidelines to foster a broad sense of company awareness

         Served as an effective intermediary between business units across export control and customs functions; assessed units staff for non-compliance with domestic export laws rexxxxxxrding restricted trade

         Introduced effective network resources and forged lasting business relations with Corporate ECC to drive compliance with Siemens regulations

         Used clear communication to work daily with outside clients, representatives, distributors and internal customers

         Collaborated with order entry staff to make certain that orders contained all required information needed for order processing

         Monitored material to determine the correct commodity classification for compliance purposes

         Developed, implemented and documented business units processes

         Provided internal customer support including trade consulting and product classifications; also offered expertise in global export compliance including HTS, ECCN, Country of Origin, documentation and business unit reporting

         Crafted and maintained an export compliance information system used to identify, suggest and set into motion standard compliance reporting and tracking

         Resolved issues through employing special Export Control Program

         Directed the development of export audit strategies and manages corrective action plans related to export control.

         Founded lasting, mutually positive business partnerships with manufacturing stakeholders

         Consulted with, trained and guided business units in improving local business knowledge and operational performance; motivated staff to understand the importance of full compliance with applicable standards

         Utilized project management expertise, paired with an ability to examine and concisely explain complex regulations

         Skillfully negotiated Letters of Credit as needed

         Served as a NAFTA Coordinator during tenure in this role

         Fielded exports in the Far and Middle East regions for both standard and customized product offerings

         Secured shipping freight rates and coordinated shipment schedules between manufacturing locations and freight companies

         Scheduled shipments for pick up or delivery from Distribution Centers to Freight Forwarders; coordinated operations of Forwarders to then deliver the shipments to customers

         Developed export documentation in accord with all lexxxxxxl requirements

         Observed non-compliance with U.S. export laws as it related to restricted trade

         Assessed customers purchase orders to meet all documentary requirements necessary to physically transfer ownership of items to customers

         Assessed and processed payment of freight charges received from the Forwarder; made direct contact with Siemens Payment Center as part of the process

         Supported personnel in understanding and guiding in the areas of Export Control, HTS, ECCN Classification, NAFTA and CAFTA

Export Administrator, MI Technologies, LLC, 1998-2002

Export Compliance Officer and Empowered Official, Scientific Atlanta, Inc., 1980-1998

Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration, UOP

Certified Export Compliance Officer, International Import Export Institute

Certified Notary Public, Xxxxxx County, XXXXXX

Department of Commerce Advanced Export Administration Regulation (Annual Updates and Special Licensing)

Department of State Advanced ITAR Course (Annual Updates) | Harmonized Tariff Schedule Training (HTS, Schedule B)

NAFTA | Import and Export Procedures | Special Training on Letter of Credit Negotiation and Collection

Mexico Procedures and Documentation | U.S. Import Regulations Procedures and Guidelines | ACE Secure Data Portal