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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Key Responsibilities and Duties• Consult with clients and non-clients via meetings, phone, or email to provide guidance on customs laws and regulations, both current and proposed• Advise and represent clients in appeals to the Canada Border Services Agency regarding Trade Compliance Verification Reports and Direct Compliance Letters• Develop and deliver educational materials on various customs compliance topics• Seek opportunities to promote the Livingston Consulting Group to clients and potential clients• Generate new revenue for the company• Manage, plan, and direct projects and activities with an annual income of over $750,000• Prepare consulting proposals for clients, including compliance analysis reports, USMCA, valuation analysis reports, and other services• Develop standard operating procedures for customs compliance for various imports• Provide tariff classification services• Provide services related to CPTPP, CETA, USMCA and other free trade agreements in relation to compliance, rule of origin verification, applicability, and solicitation (FTA certification creation and ratification) resulting in over $500,000 in revenue annually• Prepare customs valuation verification reports• Manage dispute settlement and drawback administration• Provide expertise on excise taxes, duty liability, and value added tax liability related to customs transactions• Conduct customs transaction entry audits• Assist with SIMA (anti-dumping and countervailing duty) evaluations• Manage duty recover programs based on various Chapter 99 tariff codes (End User Certification, tariff code qualification) resulting in over $200,000 in revenue annually• Prepare and submit Advanced Customs Ruling applications• Ensure compliance and create reports with regards to forced and child labor (Bill S-211) reporting requirements• Assist with Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) appeals• Research and complete same/similar analysis for audit adjustments

Vancouver, Canada Area

Key Duties & Responsibilities• Rate and finalize all types of Canadian customs transactions for all modes of transport• File V-type and H-type transactions• File B2 and RMD corrections• Answer CBSA trade compliance verification reports on behalf of clients• Own relationships with assigned clients and serve their customs compliance needs• Research, evaluate, and apply various free trade agreements on the client’s behalf• Troubleshoot CBSA errors on transactions• Manage SWI information for client databases• Guide release staff in customs compliance• Maintain client product databases• File various temporary transactions including 1/60th transactions• Create and distribute various reports for management and clients• Cross-sell and upsell company services• Meet with clients to discuss compliance needs• Consult clients for customs compliance and free trade agreement qualification for future manufacturer and vendor sourcing• Consult client on tariff classification• Consult client on SIMA (anti-dumping duty and countervailing duty) liability

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

Key Duties & Responsibilities• File, rate, and finalize all types of Canadian customs entries for all modes of transport • Maintain product databases• Protect various freight services for client • Arrange inland off carriage• Maintain all Canadian customs compliance for all accounts assigned• Own relationship with accounts assigned• File B2’s and RMD corrections• Assist in answering CBSA trade compliance verification reports on behalf of clients• Assign correct HS code for all items on customs entries and client databases• Assess duty, SIMA duties, surtax, special taxes, and remission of taxes for clients on all customs transactions• File import permits • Assist with trade compliance questions from the client• Work with freight forwarders and carriers in transporting goods to Canada via all modes of transport• Direct and train ROR staff in creating customs entries• Troubleshoot errors on customs entries• Super user on SWI customs entries and software associated with SWI customs entries• Answer all exceptions for assigned accounts• File and maintain all client FTA’s• File and maintain E29B entries and assist in canceling US TIB’s.

Richmond, Bc

Key Duties & Responsibilities• Research and inspect entries and processes for accuracy and compliance with Canadian customs law• Deal with disciplinary issues and encourage improvement • Hire new employees• Train new employees• Supervise eight teammates in doing regular Canadian customs release and classification• Take care of problematic entries and compliance issues as they arise• Commence with regular administrative responsibilities for staff such as time keeping, vacation planning, and staff professional development • Create customs reports dealing with drawback.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Key Duties & Responsibilities• Accrue various costs on invoices, inspect for accuracy, and send to customer.• Inspect US Customs documentation, apply and reconcile lumber export permits with Global Affairs Canada, and work with our customs broker to resolve various non-compliance issues.• Spearheaded project to eliminate potential, severe financial liability to US Customs and Border Protection due to previous compliance issues.• Assisted in implementing new MRP/ERP system.• Worked with trade lawyer in minimizing costs due to changing economic/political situations.• Prepare export documentation for vessel shipments• Work with agents and customers in documentary collection transactions for ocean shipments• Work with trade lawyer to resolve sensitive customs compliance matter• Ensure US customs compliance on all exports to the US• Administer export customs compliance to the European Union and United Kingdom• Administer export customs compliance to India and various South American countries

Blaine, Washington

Key Duties & Responsibilities• Create customs entries and bonds in compliance with 19 CFR and the HTSUS• Ensure compliance with various government organizations i.e. FDA, EPA, DOT, USDA, etc., • Ensure proper tariff classification using the various HTSUS resources available• Successfully generate various reports for management and staff• Deliver excellent customer service dealing with compliance issues• Direct workflow and entry assignments for up to five other team members, process special billing for freight forwarders.• Play a key role in the development of procedures for office workflow and compliance, inform clients of duty, tariff, anti-dumping duty, brokerage, and other potential liabilities• Train release staff and serve as mentor in their development in US customs compliance• Communicate with management on various staff and production issues and suggest improvements

Bellingham, Washington

Key Duties & Responsibilities• Ministered to those experiencing homelessness in the greater Whatcom and Skagit counties by supervising the men’s shelter, case management, program creation, and program maintenance.• Interacted with various agencies and government entities in providing basic human health services, conducting one-on-ones.• Expertly commenced with front desk duties and ensured a safe environment for ministry and life recovery to occur.

Olympia, Washington, United States

Key Responsibilities• Data Collection and Survey Administration: Assist in the design, distribution, and collection of agricultural surveys. Support field data collection efforts and ensure the accuracy and reliability of the data collected.• Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyze agricultural data using statistical software and tools. Assist in the preparation of reports and publications that summarize key agricultural statistics and trends.• Quality Control: Participate in quality control processes to ensure data integrity and accuracy. Verify and cross-check data entries for consistency and completeness.Research Support: Conduct background research to support survey development and analysis. Review literature and existing reports to inform ongoing projects.• Communication and Outreach: Assist in the preparation of presentations, press releases, and other communication materials to disseminate agricultural statistics to stakeholders. • Participate in outreach activities to promote NASS's mission and services.• Project Support: Provide support for special projects and initiatives as needed. • Collaborate with team members to achieve project goals and deliverables.

Masters Of Divinity

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Finance, General

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Agricultural Business And Management