Tom Simpson, Lcb Email & Phone Number

Salt Lake City, Ut, Us

Salt Lake City, Utah

Currently managing all Customs related activities for both the US and Canada, including: classification and duty assignment, building and maintaining classification database of all product, tariff engineering, trade program utilization, import document preparation, export document preparation, C-TPAT enrollment, broker interface, CBP interface, etc.Also managing compliance to federal and state laws and regulations in the US as well as federal and provincial laws and regulations in Canada for a wide variety of products (apparel, auto accessories, pet products, apparel accessories, footwear, backpacks and bags, tools, school and party supplies, etc.). Currently managing testing processes and protocols for all of the above as well as regulatory and licensing issues for all the above product lines.Also managing quality control processes during production (both domestic and foreign), which includes management, participation in, and oversight off: QC visits, reporting, corrective action plan formulation, factory audits, etc.

Salt Lake City, Utah

I recently passed the October 2013 US Customs Broker License Exam and I am currently in the process of applying for my Customs Broker License.I am managing the classification of all product for Specialized Bicycle Components for importation into the US. Key point of contact for vendors and shippers for all inbound US shipments from overseas. In charge of organization and collation of all documents related to the clearance of shipments through United States Customs. Close contact with manufacturers, shippers, and various key corporate departments worldwide utilized in order to provide for efficient and timely delivery of goods. Coordination of delivery schedules and receiving departments is necessary on a daily basis. Use of critical thinking and independent judgment necessary to resolve issues with regard to documentation, pricing, logistics, staff, and business partners. Key point of contact for broker to facilitate smooth import/export of goods.Selected by department head to be placed in charge of documentation for all inbound US shipments. Organization and storage of documentation is essential to US Customs compliance.Raised efficiency levels in shipment verification, resulting in more awareness of incoming product and smoother logistical procedures.Converted obsolete files into manageable Excel spreadsheets, Oracle reports, etc. placed on shared drives for company-wide use.Created reports and forms that are now standard procedural tools for the tracking, clearance, and receipt of product from manufacturers world-wide.

Preparation and assembly of high speed computers and servers for sale to major corporations. Tested efficiency of said machines, then packaged and shipped machines to customers.

Planned and executed consolidation of product in a plumbing supply warehouse that serviced the western US. Daily duties included the use of forklifts and cherry pickers as well as handheld computers to process and consolidate materials throughout the warehouse.My attention to detail and exactness in record keeping helped this warehouse to function efficiently and an increase in productivity for orders picked and shipped throughout

Preparation and assembly of high speed computers and servers for sale to major corporations. Tested efficiency of said machines, then packaged and shipped machines to customers.; Taught Theology and English language in Gyungsang Buk-Do, Gyungsang Nam-Do, and Jeju Island.Participated in service based activities including community service and teaching English to community and local government groups.

Interacted with customers in sales environment, authorized receipt of goods into warehouse, authorized returns and exchanges, secured end of day monies, handled complaints and responded to queries regarding products and availability, placed orders for various products.

International Studies Bachelor Of Arts, Global Studies Emphasis

Bachelor'S Degree In International Studies, International Studies

Fluent in Korean language. I have worked as a teacher and tutor to Koreans (teaching English) and to English speaking people (teaching.

Korean Language. Korean Art And Culture.

Activities and Societies: Korean Language School class president.Attended normal classes with Korean students. Graduated from the highest.