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Skills

  • Continuous shipment monitoring
  • Commercial invoice analysis
  • Customs Clearance Optimization
  • Freight contract negotiation
  • Risk mitigation strategies
  • Import documentation review
  • Organization
  • Customs penalties prevention strategies
  • Process improvement
  • Documentation process standardization

Work Experiences

  • Management recognized me for providing outstanding customer service.
  • Achieved reduction within the first 18 months.
  • Was in charge of all tasks delegated to me, including team leadership and process improvement.
  • Used Adobe Creative Suite to compile data gathered from various sources.
  • Planned and booked transportation for 13 weekly shipments.
  • Used standard tables and legal requirements to calculate the duty and tariff payments due on each shipment.
  • Finished category of project, which resulted in method.
  • Accomplished error-free import operations.
  • Authored a comprehensive import compliance manual.
  • Achieved $11 savings in procurement costs over several months.

Summaries

  • Import Operations Specialist and team leader with 7 years of experience in program settings.
  • Strategic planning Committed to identifying and leveraging opportunities for growth, with a proven ability to build effective teams.
  • To expedite services, be proficient in cargo packing techniques.
  • Looking forward to taking on a new challenge with a successful team.
  • Strategic thinker with expertise in risk assessment.
  • Transportation student seeking hands-on experience through an internship in quality assurance.
  • Capable of advising clients on the best options and solutions.
  • Adept at reviewing commercial invoices.
  • Import Operations Specialist is a hardworking and detail-oriented Import Operations Specialist who is dedicated to providing local and international clients with customer-centered care and support.
  • Tableau and Asana experts with exceptional interpersonal skills.

Accomplishments

  • Worked with external customs brokers to challenge and reduce overcharged duties, saving $158,000 annually.
  • Built strong relationships with international vendors and freight forwarders, improving shipping lead times by 10 business days.
  • Implemented initiative improving real-time monitoring of inbound shipments, which led to a 13% reduction in lost or delayed goods.
  • Coordinated all import logistics during peak shipping season, ensuring smooth delivery of Asana with zero project downtime.
  • Successfully managed and resolved customs holds, securing the timely release of goods, which minimized supply chain disruptions by 8 hours.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of changing tariff regulations by harmonizing customs and trade strategies across 5 geographic regions.
  • Developed and implemented a streamlined customs clearance system, reducing clearance time by 51% while minimizing regulatory complications.
  • Reviewed and approved all required shipping documentation, including commercial invoices, bills of lading, and certificates of origin, ensuring 16% compliance with U.S. Customs regulations.
  • Analyzed discrepancy reports and collaborated with customs authorities to resolve documentation issues, reducing shipment delays by 27%.
  • Conducted a thorough analysis of historical data on import volumes and adjusted procurement strategies, reducing excess inventory costs by 74%.

Affiliations

  • Certified member of the NASBITE International as a Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP).
  • Certified by the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) in 2023.
  • Member of the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) since 2015.
  • Active involvement with The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) trade finance support programs.
  • Active collaborator with the World Customs Organization (WCO) on developing modern, simpler customs processes.
  • Member of the International Association of Shipping Lines, ensuring compliance with shipping regulations since 2024.
  • Member of the International Compliance Professionals Association (ICPA), focused on import/export compliance.
  • Proud member of the Customs Brokers Association in Austin, advocating for smoother trade facilitation.
  • Alumni of procedure, having specialized training in International Trade Operations and Compliance.
  • Member of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), advocating for balanced and efficient import processes globally.

Certifications

  • FIATA/IATA Customs Broker Training Program
  • Import Export Diploma from the World Academy
  • SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Cargo Risk Management Certification
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Association for Project Management (APM)
  • Certified Import-Export Manager (CIEM) from Lakeside Partners
  • Associate of Applied Science in Supply Chain Management
  • Licensed U.S. Customs Broker

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