Suzanne Welch Email & Phone Number

Culpeper, Va, Us

• Executed trade compliance strategies and drove global import processes for General Dynamics Information Technology.• Leveraged new technologies and automation opportunities to enhance efficiency in intelligence analysis.• Produced detailed analytical products by researching and interpreting all-source intelligence information.

Herndon, Virginia, United States

• Develops licensing plans and provides guidance for complex licensing strategy and program planning.• Responsible for providing interpretation under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Office of Foreign Assets Control Regulations (OFAC) regulations to Business Unit employees.• Prepares, submits, tracks, obtains, and manages all necessary export and import licenses, permits, certifications, and technology release determinations – to include Technical Assistance Agreements (TAA), Manufacturing License Agreements (MLAs) and other export license authorization types by: Working closely with internal customers to develop export and import approvals that allow for the efficient export of technology, technical data, hardware, and services, Providing status updates to the programs/stakeholders for awareness, Responsible for managing day-to-day execution of agreements and licenses ensuring compliance for all activities under the agreements and licenses, and Monitoring authorizations for any changes effecting the authorizations and acting upon knowledge of the change.• Assures regulatory compliance through review and approval of foreign travel, foreign visits and export and import transactions.• Maintains applicable trade compliance records in accordance with regulatory requirements.• Contributes to learning and audit assessment programs to ensure implementation and effectiveness of internal controls.• Assists in identifying compliance concerns to the Manager, Global Trade Operations Compliance, by identifying errors and areas requiring improvement and implementing corrective actions to resolve problems.• Handles complex licensing issues - permanent and temporary export licenses (unclassified and classified) that arise.• Develops and delivers training as required for employees engaged in international business activities.

Culpeper, Va

• Provide regulatory interpretation and guidance in the following areas: Anti-boycott/Restrictive Trade Practices, Export Control Classification, Export Licensing, Compliance training, Export Documentation, Record keeping, • Prepare, review and submit State Department (DDTC) and Commerce Department (BIS) license applications. Draft, review and maintain Technical Assistance Agreements and Manufacturing License Agreements. • Determine applicability of ITAR exemptions or EAR exceptions. • Coordinate with Freight Forwarders/Customs Brokers and US Customs and Border Protection. • Minimize risks through the rapid identification and mitigation of project setbacks, executing corrective actions to resolve cross-functional conflicts. • Responsible for leading the development of and ensuring adequate training is provided to all internal and external stakeholders on relevant international regulations. • Support internal and external audit commitments including assessments, requests for information, process enhancements, and corrective actions. • Lead failure investigations, conduct necessary analysis and perform corrective action for customer-related failures • Provide robust training programs to educate colleagues in trade compliance basics and related topics. • Administers and implements international trade compliance policies and procedures. • Supports import, export and related entry filing processes and analyzes processes for solutions to gain operating efficiencies .

Warrenton, Virginia

➞ Actively collaborate with Event Planner and Conferencing Coordinators in ensuring event success and securing guest and client satisfaction. ➞ Supply exceptional client support, issuing, and programming room keys, meal cards, and rapidly responding to all inquiries. ➞ Advance visual appeal of conferencing spaces, including; refreshing spaces following every event and maintaining adequate supply inventories for corporate meetings.

Culpeper, Virginia

➞ Provisioned end-to-end oversight of all deployments in a high-demand production environment. ➞ Championed all facets of overall process, including; scheduling, coordination, and communications. ➞ Managed project site and complex data using Agile methodologies within production operations. ➞ Offered impactful advisory regarding schedule performance, forecasting, risk mitigation, project tracking, integrated data analysis, and reporting. ➞ Guaranteed the timely collection and interpretation of schedule data, to optimize communications across parties and participants, ensuring awareness and understanding of project status, timelines, and updates. Overall Impact:➞ Minimized risks through the rapid identification and mitigation of project setbacks, executing corrective actions to resolve cross-functional conflicts. ➞ Built detailed deployment strategies and plans and distributed across project team, executive management and key stakeholders. ➞ Periodically carried out design and planning sessions, maximizing team performance, understanding, and dedication to the achievement of all scheduled deliverables. Furthermore, facilitated status meetings with appropriate stakeholders. ➞ Led virtual teams in the development of presentations to support project directives and effectively present technology service options, recommendations for risk mitigation, and phased release plans. ➞ Contributed significantly to the optimization of internal project management methodologies through active knowledge sharing. Promoted project management best practices to secure all negotiated deliverables. ➞ Collaborated closely with Change and Configuration Management teams to remain current on operational challenges, internal controls, standards, and processes. Provided recommendations regarding internal operations to promote continuous improvement.

Culpeper, Va

➞ Spearheaded the conceptualization, planning, and development of design concepts and procedures for complex metric reports, instituting new reports and delegating tasks to cross-functional teams. ➞ Directed full life-cycle project operatives and multifunctional teams in the deployment of enterprise hardware and software integrations, maximizing budgets of up to $3M. ➞ Mastered a comprehensive understating of FAR and DFAR regulations. ➞ Secured permits for continuous building improvement projects and plant expansions. ➞ Conducted integrated and highly-effective business analysis, statement of work generation, RFP development, and contract negotiations. ➞ Actively evaluated project performance, status and budget reports to ensure innovation projects were delivered on time and within budget constraints. ➞ Facilitated regular field monitoring and observations to heighten productivity and streamline workflow efficiency. ➞ Pivotal in the consistent review, development, and approval of project proposals, budget plans, narrative reports, and annual work plans. ➞ Maintained a growth-driven network of contacts with international donors, NGOs, governmental agencies, etc.

Culpeper, Va

➞ Operated as team lead in major locational shift of Documentation Center from Sacramento, California, facilitating successful transition with little to no interruption to business operations. ➞ Introduced server to generate cursory access to shared data for Manufacturing, Design, and Quality, heightening deliverable output and efficiency by 98%. ➞ Transformed safety, health, and environmental programming contracts resulting in annual savings of $15k+. ➞ Aided programming and maintained a corrective action tracking tool working to pin-point recurring issues and setbacks in manufacturing and development processes. ➞ Secured a comprehensive understanding of database file structures to facilitate complex ad hoc report construction.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Public Administration

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science And Government

Minor, Urban Affairs & Planning

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Public Administration