Developed, implemented and managed the organization’s Process Governance Program.Assigned lead roles in managing trade compliance engagements for multiple clients.Conducted and managed trade compliance assessment activities for client engagements, identifying deficiencies and providing remediation and project plans for corrective actions.Created export compliance manuals and instructional guides for a variety of clients following trade assessment activities.Provided clients with transactional export compliance support including product classification assignments, license determinations, and complete client customer and their supply chain RPL screening issue resolution.Lead project engagement update meetings with client senior management and In-House General Counsel representatives.Drafted trade compliance SOPs and SWIs to support trade activities for clients in the actionable intelligence, software/hardware, and medical device/pharmaceutical industries.Collaborated with clients in the development of tools to identify and correct EEI submission errors.Lead and/or facilitated trade compliance projects and initiatives with internal and client cross functional teams.

One year consulting engagement to lead the corporation's Export Compliance Team including providing leadership and development for two trade compliance professionals and selecting additional head count for the Trade Compliance Department.Managed the corporation's licensing program for exports to sanctioned destinations.Prepared, submitted and successfully obtained more than 5 new export license applications and 7 renewals with OFAC to support the sale and export of medical devices and pharmaceutical products to sanctioned destinations. Accountable for the management of the corporation's internal Export License Transaction Review process.Served as the primary point of contact for all licensing and commodity classification inquiries received from the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). Developed processes for the timely assignment of accurate export classifications for new and existing products.Prepared and submitted CCATS requests to BIS through SNAP-R for medical systems/parts/accessories, encrypted software/hardware, and pharmaceutical products. Responsible for the establishment of relationships with R&D, Engineering, and Quality & Regulatory Groups.Performed varied assignments requiring full use and application of the EAR, FTR and OFAC regulations and requirements. Provided support and guidance to functional groups within the corporation regarding export compliance issues.Accountable for the administration of accurate interpretations of applicable U.S. and regional country export regulations for the corporation’s domestic and international affiliates. Reduced the corporation's reliance upon outside counsel for the drafting of CCATS requests and export licensing applications with U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), resulting in the significant reduction of legal costs by the department for these activities.

Responsible for the development of compliant end-to-end trade compliance processes and policies to support cloud service asset procurement and delivery to international data center locations.Initiated and managed projects as needed to support the corporation's Global Trade Compliance organization.Provided trade compliance authorization reviews for the internal transfer of strategically controlled assets across international borders.Executed license determinations for the exports of software, and services deploying through the corporation’s Cloud Services Division.Ensured that server deployments and aggregations occurred in compliance with High Performance Computer regulations as required by the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security. Provided the corporation’s Cloud Services Division with on going trade analyses reports identifying risks and trade requirements for entry into new markets and countries.Prepared regular metrics reports for Global Trade Compliance Executive Management measuring and monitoring the compliance of trade initiatives for the corporation's worldwide Cloud Services Division. Collaborated with the Global Trade Technology Control Team in the establishment of Technology Control Plans for strategically controlled assets and data center personnel access.Responsible for providing timely responses to internal and external inquiries regarding export compliance.Organized and conducted trade compliance audits for the corporation’s Cloud Services Division providing executive management with ongoing identification of deficiencies and remediation statuses.

Responsible for the development of comprehensive export compliance processes, written policies and standard work instructions to support the corporation's international export activities.Established and maintained an expansive product trade classification and country of origin database for approximately 50,000 imported and exported products and parts. Managed the company's new and existing distributor due diligence process.Developed and successfully implemented a Compliance Improvement Plan (CIP) to address classification deficiencies identified by U.S Customs & Border Protection (CBP) during a Focused Assessment. Developed and deployed trade compliance education programs for corporate supply chain personnel.Conducted classification assessments for new product and technology releases.Drafted and submitted commodity classification requests to BIS through SNAP-R in order to obtain proper CCATS validations. Managed the company's participation in OFAC's Trade Sanctions Reform Act program.Prepared and submitted export license applications with OFAC. Provided ongoing oversight of the company’s export activities, including self audits, as appropriate to assess compliance with applicable export regulations.Identified export compliance areas of concern to department Senior Management providing corrective action plans to resolve deficiencies.Worked collaboratively with corporate general and outside counsel to ensure the company's international trade activities complied with regional and U.S. applicable trade laws and regulations.

Provided managment of the corporation's export licensing activities, including the preparation and submission of license exception applications for encryption products.Responsible for CCAT submissions with BIS.Conducted encryption reviews for new product introductions and releases. Developed and conducted export compliance education sessions for all levels of corporate personnel worldwide. Served as principal point of contact for all government inquiries related to export.Provided boycott request analysis, remediation, and government reporting.

Provided the Vice President of Global Trade with recommendations and advice regarding all aspects of export compliance.Served as an escalation point for all export related compliance matters involving government inquiries, audits, and mandatory reporting requirements.Responsible for managing and responding to governmental inquires related to export activities for corporation.Conducted post-audit remediation activities with domestic and international business units.

Organized, planned, and conducted audits and projects as it related to international trade compliance for the corporation’s domestic and international business units.Key player in the development and deployment of the “Guest Auditor” Program.Created and implemented audit standards and procedures in accordance with corporate and government requirements.Administered oral and written presentations illustrating compliance deficiencies with business unit senior management members at the conclusion of audit activities.Wrote audit and assessment reports at the conclusion of on-site activities identifying compliance gaps and timelines for gap remediation, submitting reports to Corporate Senior Management.

Reviewed and analyzed new and existing products to include medical devices, pharmaceuticals, laboratory chemicals, nuclear pharmacy products, and patient monitoring software/hardware for proper HTS/ECCN classification assignments. Conducted license determinations for non-traditional exports that occurred outside ERP System.Performed NAFTA analyses and prepared NAFTA 434 Forms for qualifying products.Prepared and submitted CCATS applications with BIS for encrypted software.