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30 years of experience as a Director / Manager of Trade Compliance with strategic influence, in medical devices, apparel, Maquilladoras, IM/EX Operations, Tax and Regulatory coordination with Customs applications, LCB, and architect of new compliance programs. Ability to balance multiple priorities in different and often adverse conditions.Major Accomplishments:* Negotiated duty refunds in Finland of over $1 million by changing incorrect classifications.* Eliminated $350 million Customs exposure in Mexico by proactively self auditing.* Saved $450K in CVD by aggressively fighting in U.S. Customs court.• Created global Trade Program from scratch including operational activities, policy/procedures, training, audit and performance metrics. • Initiated Duty Drawback Program, recovered $250K in duties on recalled and destroyed product.Value Proposition:Known for my wide breadth of international compliance knowledge. I have the ability to see the Big Picture, which allows me to creatively resolve issues, problems, and delays. I am the "Go-To" person for facilitating import/export complications. Strategic collaboration, analysis and influence on key corporate performance drivers. Passion for problem resolution. My methodology for solving problems is to isolate shipment dynamics, perform analysis, and create added-value solutions and manage counter measures.I am a relationship builder. My strength is in my ability to foster partnerships and build cross functional collaboration within teams. My positive personality coupled with my high energy level inspires internal and external responsibility. This breaks down barriers and establishes long term relationships with stakeholders.Specialties: Director of Trade Compliance, training, SOP's, auditing compliance, Trade facilitation, MBA, LCB, strategic influence, cross-functional versatility and Tax & Customs transfer price planning . (EAR, OFAC, BIS, CBP, ECCN, HTS, COO, FDA, ISF, CTPAT, ACE and EEI)