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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Bellevue, Washington, United States

First and largest online diamond retailer.Global Manager, Trade Compliance Managed team of four trade professionals based in the US and Ireland to support trade of diamonds, precious stones and metal products.• Led end-to-end trade compliance for inbound and outbound trade management including classification, training, broker management, screening and sanctions, export filings, import and export strategy initiatives to drive cost and automation, duty, and tax deferral / drawback… Show more First and largest online diamond retailer.Global Manager, Trade Compliance Managed team of four trade professionals based in the US and Ireland to support trade of diamonds, precious stones and metal products.• Led end-to-end trade compliance for inbound and outbound trade management including classification, training, broker management, screening and sanctions, export filings, import and export strategy initiatives to drive cost and automation, duty, and tax deferral / drawback programs for EU and North American, and free trade agreements. • Developed, implemented, and maintained global trade strategy to improve and maintain compliance and drive cost efficient business activity.• Developed end-to-end operational procedures for all trade operations to ensure business continuity.• Guided global supply chain and procurement teams to support global sourcing requirements.• Drove trade data EDI and API strategy to improve automation and efficiency.• Conducted US and Canadian customs account management. Show less

Redmond, Wa Usa

American multinational technology corporation.Drove North American Import and Export strategy for global end to end customs compliance and broker operations and trade cost management strategy. • Drove US and Canada customs engagement for Microsoft, C-TPAT / AEO strategy, AES and ACE Management, HTS / ECCN classification and licensing administration, US drawback and cost reconciliation, overall company compliance with US and Canada trade regulatory compliance, and Export Compliance… Show more American multinational technology corporation.Drove North American Import and Export strategy for global end to end customs compliance and broker operations and trade cost management strategy. • Drove US and Canada customs engagement for Microsoft, C-TPAT / AEO strategy, AES and ACE Management, HTS / ECCN classification and licensing administration, US drawback and cost reconciliation, overall company compliance with US and Canada trade regulatory compliance, and Export Compliance requirements.• Managed North American trade operations for import and export controls for supply chain strategy.• Led Customs team, drove import automation and efficiencies to scale operations and reduce audit risk and improve overall global trade compliance.• Managed Customs Broker service agreements and strategy, pricing, tactical procedures, audits and corrective actions, and development of report systems for the business.• Developed operational requirements for export filings, drawback, reconciliation, ACE administration, 301 tariff cost modeling and strategy, HTS | ECCN classification, training, and management reporting.• Drove GTS SAP business requirements for shipment document automation.• Led overall global trade requirements for reverse and forward operations for North America. Show less

Redmond, Wa, United States

Drove trade strategy for US and Canada including customs broker management, HTS and ECCN classifications, US and Canada customs strategy and operations including C-TPAT and drawback. • Supported distribution trade operations for 1st and 3rd party devices between 3PP factories, 4PP distribution warehouses, and delivery to customers located in the Americas region for imports of $4B + of consumer devices.• Worked closely with global logistics and all 3PL | 4PL partners to drive forward and… Show more Drove trade strategy for US and Canada including customs broker management, HTS and ECCN classifications, US and Canada customs strategy and operations including C-TPAT and drawback. • Supported distribution trade operations for 1st and 3rd party devices between 3PP factories, 4PP distribution warehouses, and delivery to customers located in the Americas region for imports of $4B + of consumer devices.• Worked closely with global logistics and all 3PL | 4PL partners to drive forward and reverse transactions. • Focused on trade strategies to drive cost efficiencies including FTZ, trade agreements, cost reconciliation and drawback programs.• Implemented Merchandise Processing Fee management by entry consolidation saving $4M+ annually.• Supported existing trade framework developed for the data center expansion to manage shipment deployments and support 80+ global data center operations.Senior Trade Manager, Data Centers| July 2013 to April 2015Collaborated with global logistics to ensure compliant strategy and operations for expansion of data center equipment including server, network equipment, racking and software movements. • Created strategy and operational efficiencies to support expansion of global cloud infrastructure. • Collaborated with global sourcing, data center operations, device manufacturers, cloud engineering, logistics and tax and finance teams to drive expansion compliance and cost efficiently.• Extensive internal and external collaboration to drive trade compliance and supply chain solutions for global data center expansion and support, import cost analysis.• Provided end to end oversight and management of internal systems to drive deployment to 80+ countries for forward, reverse and spares support. Show less

Redmond, Washington, United States

Collaborated with global logistics to ensure compliant strategy and operations for expansion of data center equipment including server, network equipment, racking and software movements. • Created strategy and operational efficiencies to support expansion of global cloud infrastructure. • Collaborated with global sourcing, data center operations, device manufacturers, cloud engineering, logistics and tax and finance teams to drive expansion compliance and cost… Show more Collaborated with global logistics to ensure compliant strategy and operations for expansion of data center equipment including server, network equipment, racking and software movements. • Created strategy and operational efficiencies to support expansion of global cloud infrastructure. • Collaborated with global sourcing, data center operations, device manufacturers, cloud engineering, logistics and tax and finance teams to drive expansion compliance and cost efficiently.• Extensive internal and external collaboration to drive trade compliance and supply chain solutions for global data center expansion and support, import cost analysis.• Provided end to end oversight and management of internal systems to drive deployment to 80+ countries for forward, reverse and spares support. Show less

Loveland Co

Managed all import and free trade agreement related activities to import water treatment chemicals and materials globally. Managed US Customs brokers, overall product classification and FTA / TAA eligibility and import management strategy and operations.• Determinations for HTS and ECCN classification for imported materials and manufactured items.• Analysis of FTA and TAA agreements for duty free eligibility of imported and manufactured items.• Drove Customs broker strategy… Show more Managed all import and free trade agreement related activities to import water treatment chemicals and materials globally. Managed US Customs brokers, overall product classification and FTA / TAA eligibility and import management strategy and operations.• Determinations for HTS and ECCN classification for imported materials and manufactured items.• Analysis of FTA and TAA agreements for duty free eligibility of imported and manufactured items.• Drove Customs broker strategy, compliance, and engagement. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

American globally diversified conglomerate.Conducted oversight of import controls, training, and overall regulatory compliance of all operating companies worldwide. Audited, trained and managed import related escalations across 200+ companies.• Provide in person training on USTR and import-related requirements in compliance with US and global import and export regulations.• Analyze product classifications (HS | ECCN), origin determinations, TAA compliance and free trade… Show more American globally diversified conglomerate.Conducted oversight of import controls, training, and overall regulatory compliance of all operating companies worldwide. Audited, trained and managed import related escalations across 200+ companies.• Provide in person training on USTR and import-related requirements in compliance with US and global import and export regulations.• Analyze product classifications (HS | ECCN), origin determinations, TAA compliance and free trade agreements.• Managed customs broker strategy, compliance, and engagement.• Created and implemented import manuals and related processes. Show less

Spokane, Washington Area

EMS ContractorManager, Corporate Customs and LogisticsHeaded internal development, implementation and management of import and export regulatory compliance and logistics programs for the organization. Managed direct and indirect reports at multiple locations responsible for worldwide trade compliance and management of a $30M P&L account. • Handled the development and implementation of multiple compliance programs to manage import and export flow between factories, suppliers… Show more EMS ContractorManager, Corporate Customs and LogisticsHeaded internal development, implementation and management of import and export regulatory compliance and logistics programs for the organization. Managed direct and indirect reports at multiple locations responsible for worldwide trade compliance and management of a $30M P&L account. • Handled the development and implementation of multiple compliance programs to manage import and export flow between factories, suppliers, distribution centers and customers. • Drove global import compliance programs to maintain all US Trade activity ISA, ACE, Reconciliation (Value), US Customs Account Management and C-TPAT. • Managed export compliance programs including determining commodity jurisdictions and licenses for encrypted products, crime control products; deemed licenses for foreign national employees and programs licensed to Mexico factories for production.• Handled ITAR registration as a manufacturer. Determination of BIS ECCN and commodity jurisdiction rulings and licensing for multiple products.• Managed Maquiladora and general Mexico import | export regulatory compliance for factories in Juarez and Reynosa Mexico.• Management of 3PL sourced inbound materials sourced worldwide. Development and management of daily inbound freight and compliance requirements with material supply chain partners via ocean, air, and ground. Reverse logistics processes and management.• Oversaw P&L accounts for freight, import costs, warehousing, 3PL negotiation implementation and management, financial freight budgeting and executive reporting for budget planning and results.• Managed direct reports of customs and logistics specialists at corporate and operational locations within the US, Mexico, and China. Handled performance evaluations, team building and compliance training. Show less

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Business/Commerce, General, 3.94

Ba Organizational Management, Business

Graduated Summa Cum Laude