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Dynamic leader with expertise in Global Transportation, Import/Customs and Logistics eager to contribute talents toward supporting a progressive organization in maximizing productivity, efficiency and bottom-line profitability.  Recent MPA Graduate with a focus in Homeland Security and a desire to integrate professional experience, military service and advanced education into a challenging and rewarding career.  Expertise in United States Customs procedures and risk management.

 

 

w Highly experienced in managing the timely release of all ocean, air & ground entries into U.S; supervise a team of 25 military/civilian personnel in a facility that operates 24/7.

w Maintain compliance and necessary documentation of all applicable customs procedures; accept, interpret and respond to all custom inquiries.

w Interact with freight forwarders, US Customs Officers, Custom Brokers and external customers and identify and classify all HTS products/parts imported into U.S.

w Excel in defining problems and developing and executing immediate and long-term corrective actions to ensure optimal operational and compliance performance.

w Maintain budget accountability and determine credit worthiness of multiple accounts, procure cost analysis, daily queries and reports and determine the most cost effective method of transporting goods into U.S.

w Excel in defining problems and developing and executing immediate and long-term corrective actions to ensure optimal operational and compliance performance.

w Coordinate air transportation for special equipment deliveries and process sensitive cargo against 24 hour deadlines.

w Act as primary inbound facilitator in NSSC for purchasing, planning, merchandise flow, international and routing duties, certify Hazmat shipments for ground and air transport.

w Selected for Special Assignment to U.S Embassy in Hungary, act as liaison to the host.

 

 

Walden University   -   Public Policy, MPA   (2009)   ¹ William Paterson University - Anthropology, BA   (2006)                     

 

w Package, Handle and Ship HAZMAT material, US Dept of Transportation

w Customs Clearance Official, US Department of Customs

w Risk Management/Loss Prevention, US Department of Transportation

 

Software Applications: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Publisher, Outlook and Money) Custom Filing Systems, In-house legacy systems as related to chase and trace (TRACS/TINQUIRY/DIT)

 

CHRobinson, Secaucus, XXXXXX (2006 to Present) - Customs Account Manager

w Process customs entries, complete daily queries and reports and assist Account Manager in reviewing and completing the daily customs clearing procedure.

w Led the development of clear and concise Customs standard operating procedures to be implemented in the branch, resulting in higher efficiency and productivity.

w Develop and implement performance programs to ensure full Customs compliance; received a rank of outstanding from internal audit due to diligence in efforts and improved productivity.

 

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Choices Inc. Newark, XXXXXX (2006 to 2007) - House Manager

w Maintained daily oversight for a recovery center for substance abusers in a court ordered recovery program.

w Ensured house rules were enforced at all times, maintained building upkeep and assisted coordinators in facilitating a safe and secure environment.

w Developed Standard of Operations procedures in coxxxxxxunction with company management.

Eagle Rock Animal Hospital, West Xxxxxx, XXXXXX (2005 to 2006) - Kennel Assistant

w Assisted Veterinarian during appointments, processed intake of new clients and maintained a safe and sanitary environment for staff and guests.

DHL Danzas Air & Ocean Newark, XXXXXX (2003 to 2004) - Supply Chain Coordinator

w Managed International/Domestic clients and ensured the timely deliver of shipments via vessels from overseas origins; interacted with Ocean Services and Brokerage departments to mitigate delays for shipments passing through customs.

 

Toys R Us, Paramus, XXXXXX (2000 to 2003) - Worldwide Transportation; Expeditor

w Facilitated appointment scheduling processes within the Distribution Center network for priority shipments, assisted service providers and acted as primary inbound facilitator for purchasing, planning, merchandise flow and domestic and international routing.

United States Army (1996 to 2000) - Air/Ground Management Supervisor

w Honorable Discharge, received Good Conduct Medal and Army Achievement Medal for outstanding service.

w Oversaw a team of 25 military personnel/civilians in packaging and recertifying Hazmat shipments for ground and air transportation

w Held accountability for providing Customs/Border documentation for several foreign countries.