Christopher Widman Email & Phone Number

Minnetonka Minnesota

A leading manufacturer in a global market of US DOT regulated fire suppressants.Process complex export documents under unrealistic schedules in support of shipping Flammable Solids and Explosives in a global market.Generate Bills of Lading, Dangerous Goods Declarations, Certificates of Origin, Shippers Letter of Instruction, Packaging Slips, and Invoices providing Freight Forwarders ease in RFQ's. Solicit Freight Forwarders and obtain quotes that provide the best on-time delivery at… Show more A leading manufacturer in a global market of US DOT regulated fire suppressants.Process complex export documents under unrealistic schedules in support of shipping Flammable Solids and Explosives in a global market.Generate Bills of Lading, Dangerous Goods Declarations, Certificates of Origin, Shippers Letter of Instruction, Packaging Slips, and Invoices providing Freight Forwarders ease in RFQ's. Solicit Freight Forwarders and obtain quotes that provide the best on-time delivery at the least cost.Recently (5/1/14) passed an unannounced audit conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration auditing my compliance with transporting Dangerous Goods via air. Show less

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Ammo Importers / Arsenal Kazanlak, BulgariaCompleted well within the standard 120 day process time, obtained four US DOT Competent Authorities (EX#’s) for four smokeless powders imported from Arsenal / Bulgaria.Oversaw efforts to conduct UN Tests on smokeless powders and process US DOT Competent Authorities (EX#’s) allowing for Arsenal to enhance their US small arms and ammo market share.BAECompleted transferring ownership of Competent Authorities/Approvals/EX Numbers for… Show more Ammo Importers / Arsenal Kazanlak, BulgariaCompleted well within the standard 120 day process time, obtained four US DOT Competent Authorities (EX#’s) for four smokeless powders imported from Arsenal / Bulgaria.Oversaw efforts to conduct UN Tests on smokeless powders and process US DOT Competent Authorities (EX#’s) allowing for Arsenal to enhance their US small arms and ammo market share.BAECompleted transferring ownership of Competent Authorities/Approvals/EX Numbers for British Aerospace Systems.Kingfisher s.r.o. Czech Republic & ZVI Corp.Czech RepublicRecently completed processing US DOT Competent Authorities /Approvals/ (EX Numbers) in support of importing explosive components used in the MiG Jet pilot ejection system.Obtained a favorable US DOT Formal Ruling on behalf of Kingfisher s.r.o. regarding transshipping explosives in US ports. Show less

Department of Transportation compliance oversight and consultant for thirty-five facilities that shipped all nine classes of regulated materials including explosives and hazardous wastes by all modes.Internal audit team leader. Identified compliance issues, offered corrective actions, tracked and reported progress reports to executive management.Corporate liaison to the US Department of Transportation and Department of Defense communicating regulatory changes to the… Show more Department of Transportation compliance oversight and consultant for thirty-five facilities that shipped all nine classes of regulated materials including explosives and hazardous wastes by all modes.Internal audit team leader. Identified compliance issues, offered corrective actions, tracked and reported progress reports to executive management.Corporate liaison to the US Department of Transportation and Department of Defense communicating regulatory changes to the company.Developed & implemented company-wide Department of Transportation Emergency Response plans.Partnered Cross-functionally with Safety, Environmental and Security Departments.Department of Defense Secret Clearance. Show less

Company wide Point of Contact for US Department of Transportation Approvals and Special Permits. Point of Contact for obtaining Department of Defense transportation Approvals and Certificates of Equivalency.Served as the Go to person for the transport of regulated Hazardous Waste.Compiled complicated and extensive hazard classification and special permit data.Knowledgeable in Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) regulations.Coordinated teams for conducting formal hazard… Show more Company wide Point of Contact for US Department of Transportation Approvals and Special Permits. Point of Contact for obtaining Department of Defense transportation Approvals and Certificates of Equivalency.Served as the Go to person for the transport of regulated Hazardous Waste.Compiled complicated and extensive hazard classification and special permit data.Knowledgeable in Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) regulations.Coordinated teams for conducting formal hazard classification tests on a large variety of explosive materials and devices. Show less

Assembled complicated explosive and pyrotechnic devices.Assembled large caliber (Tank) ammunition.Participated in generating Detailed and Specific Operating Procedures.Participated in ballistic tests of ammunition.Team member of Explosive Ordnance Disposal activities.