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Import / export (BIS and ITAR) regulatory compliance expert including import / export classification. Proficient in transportation software systems and demonstrated success in International / Domestic logistics to limit costs and improve supply chain efficiency. Proven track record of internally and externally teaching all aspects of logistics and regulatory issues. Known to work well with all departments internally to sell trade compliance organization-wide. Expertise includes: * ITAR * BIS * Export Regulations * Logistics * Import Regulations * CTPAT

International Trade Compliance Manager, Avocent, Huntsville, AL 2012 – 2015 Managed both import and export compliance for division. Determined country of origin for products and FTA eligibility. Acted as C-TPAT lead and with dotted line reports in both APAC and EMEA. Performed assessments of trade compliance procedures. * Researched and determined ECCN (Mostly Category 5 part 2) and HTS codes, confirming compliance with US Export Regulations. * Wrote import and export SOPs, verifying compliance with regulations. * Served as In-House expert on import and export regulations, assisting foreign office locations in obtaining import licenses and other trade compliance issues. * Classified all products, assigning ECCN and HTS codes.

 Directed logistics and trade compliance for 2 manufacturing locations. Served as DDTC- Empowered official and filed all ITAR licenses for division and governed country of origin and NAFTA eligibility. * Researched and classified items, determining ECCN, HTS, USML category and country of origin. * Worked with sales and engineering to gather information needed to file export licenses with US Gov (DDTC). * Authored import and export compliance SOPs, streamlining procedures and enabling synchronous operations. * Assessed trade compliance IT systems and controls, ensuring orders did not ship without export license.

Investigated and defined ECCN (mostly 4A / 5A / 5D), HTS and Schedule B numbers for parts catalog. Functioned as in-house expert on international logistics, import and export regulations. Advised and created company SOP and policy on importing from Asia. * Screened shipments, verifying compliance with export regulations in regards to denied party, embargoed country and anti-boycott lists. * Supported sales on large bids, minimizing international freight costs and enhancing customer satisfaction. * Partnered with freight forwarders and express carriers, resolving logistics and customs issue for international shipments. * Provided support with sales on large bids, minimizing international freight costs and enhancing customer satisfaction. * Worked in association with counsel revised international purchase orders limiting company’s liability and cost for international shipments.