Sam Black Email & Phone Number

Bellevue, Washington, United States

• Lead the company’s export approval process by thoroughly vetting and documenting export sales orders for End-Use, ECCN, HTS, Schedule B, Country of Origin, and ITAR, DEA, and TSCA 12(b) status, to maintain compliance with U.S. export policies and regulations• Develop and manage written policies and procedures governing imports and exports, such as SOPs, work instructions, and an Export Compliance Program Manual, to ensure compliance with international trade regulations and to serve as reference and training material for current and new employees• Support the company’s Free Trade Agreement (FTA) programs by soliciting and procuring applicable documentation from suppliers and converting them into FTA certificates on the company’s letterhead to provide preferential tariff treatment for qualified materials• Conduct audits of customs entries performed on imported merchandise to Canada by checking for proper documentation, valuation, reporting quantity, Country of Origin, and HTS, to confirm that entries are transmitted correctly and duty and taxes are assessed accurately

Seattle, Washington, United States

• Reconciled inventory of imported merchandise and confirmed shipment information provided by freight forwarders to accurately enter goods into a Foreign Trade Zone• Performed audits on inbound ocean and air freight shipments by confirming valuation, manufacturer, and HTS, to ensure compliance with U.S. Customs • Actualized product invoices in the Blue Cherry system to ensure that the correct price was paid for goods and assist with the accounting process• Researched and approved HTS codes of Tommy Bahama apparel to ensure that goods were properly classified and duty was assessed accurately• Prepared and cleared Fish and Wildlife entries for merchandise as needed so that information was communicated effectively to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Kent, Washington

• Transmitted entries of cargo subject to FDA, DOT, EPA and USDA guidelines to ensure that freight was cleared efficiently and accurately through US Customs • Provided thorough classification services utilizing the HTSUS so that duty was assessed accurately on imported merchandise• Coordinated the domestic transportation of LCL and FCL cargo, securing new carriers when necessary, to facilitate timely delivery of goods• Generated client billing, initiating payments via ACH, check and CC when applicable, to maximize revenue for each shipment• Served as an escalation point to the CHB manager, increasing efficiency of the department

Springfield, Oregon

• Organized client orders of Richardson merchandise and prepared them for domestic outbound delivery to complete warehouse sales requests• Unloaded inbound POs at the warehouse to integrate overseas cargo into company inventory• Transferred inventory from warehouse to warehouse to expedite the order fulfillment process

Keizer, Oregon

• Engaged with local businesses in the Willamette Valley Area to allow them to promote themselves at Volcanoes Stadium • Planned and executed sponsored in-game promotions utilizing audience participation to entertain fans and create a lively ballpark atmosphere• Directly communicated with organizations and businesses to promote brand awareness in the Salem-Keizer community

Eugene, Or

• Updated collegiate coaches’ contact information on Microsoft Excel by searching NCAA athletic directories in order to facilitate international basketball recruitment • Learned to manage scouting reports for annual recruiting digest by editing and uploading them onto the backend of the company’s website • Created PowerPoint presentations for customers overseas to promote company’s international recruitment service

Seattle, Wa

• Encouraged sales of Seattle sports team memorabilia by utilizing customer service skills and fielding questions from customers • Organized and stocked the sales floor with new shipment of merchandise to display new products • Operated POS System to make sales to customers and generate store revenue

Kirkland, Wa

• Helped prepare the launch of “Amazon Prime Now” to give same day shipping to customers by participating in company logistical training for employees • Filled orders in warehouse for potential customers and updated company inventory using scanners

Seattle, Wa

• Bagged groceries for customers to speed up checkout process and provide quality service• Stocked items on the sales floor to make new groceries accessible to customers• Helped customers locate items in the store by demonstrating customer service skills

Seattle, Wa

Documented photos of homes in the Northeast Seattle Area and uploaded them to Zillow database for potential buyers to view