Bill Volner Email & Phone Number

United States

1. Set up couriers and freight forwarders to be used for import and export.2. Set up US Customs Bond.3. Set up Powers of Attorney with couriers and freight forwarders for import and export.4. Set up shipments for export from outside the USA into the USA5. Set up Recordkeeping processes for imports and exports6. Communicate import and export requirements to parties outside and inside the US.

Cypress, California, United States

I agreed to provide consulting services until OKI found a permanent replacement which they did in December 2022. 1. Create and implement internal policies and procedures that ensure company-wide compliance with U.S. and international customs regulations, shipping requirements, and trade laws.2. Train all applicable departments and global sites on internal procedures and latest trade compliance standards.3. Institute and manage record keeping and reporting methods.4. Manage trade compliance audits for all sites.5. Effectively manage and audit third party freight forwarders, custom brokers, customs representatives and suppliers.6. Stay current on import and export regulations and other applicable governmental initiatives such as, but not limited to: Economic Embargo Regulations, NAFTA, CETA, WTO, HTS, FTA’s, COO’s, C-TPAT, ISA, ACE, SDS’s and materials. Monitor import/export regulatory information and publications, apply necessary changes to company practices, and disseminate this information throughout the organization.7. Drive continuous improvement, best practices and standardization through the understanding of global trade regulations, international supply chain and customs documentation. Assess existing and future requirements. 8. Manage duty drawback opportunities, determine corporate eligibility, develop systems, import and sales support databases, to support drawback claims9. Lead objective setting, measurement, reporting, organizational development and process improvement in all areas of responsibility.10. Serve as a liaison to executive managers regarding customs questions, direction and strategies.

AbbVie laid me off as part of their synergy goals after they bought Allergan for over 60 Billion.

- I was let go after AbbVie bought Allergan.- I led a global team that ensured all imports and exports of finished product, manufacturing equipment and repairs, R&D, IT equipment, sales, marketing and US government classified information BOTOX and over 100 other sku’s were conducted in compliance with US and global import, export and transport regulations through written policies, procedures, work instructions, training and audits. Started as an Analyst, promoted to Manager, Director then Executive Director.- Actavis acquired Allergan for over $65 Billion in March 2015. My team and I were retained to lead the global trade compliance program for the combined companies.- Reduced the number of days to clear Customs and other Partner Agencies from 10+ days to 1-2 days by making corrections to shipping documents and providing timely responses to the Agencies.- Integrated over 30 acquisitions and teamed with buying company counterparts on divestitures.- Managed audits conducted by any country’s Customs Authority.- Saved over $1 Million annually on Import Duty by utilizing EU and US Free Trade Agreements.- Helped protect the product portfolio against imports of counterfeits or products illegally using Trademarks by registering Trademarks with Customs so they can seize and destroy illegal shipments.- Implemented and kept US CTPAT program at the highest Tier III level. Helped sites in Europe obtain Authorized Economic Operator Certification and Recertification.- Won an appeal against US Customs when they provided an incorrect Harmonized System Tariff Code Binding Ruling for BOTOX.- Created multiple videos and web-based training for employees worldwide on “How to Import”, “How to Export”, “How to Ship Dangerous Goods by Air” and “What Parts of BOTOX Require a US Department of Commerce Export License”.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Directed team for the submission of License applications to the DOC/BIS required for global exports of products and technology.

Irvine, California, United States

Ensure US imports and exports were conducted in accordance with US and international trade laws and Export Licenses were in place from the US Dept. of Commerce for exports of BOTOX and BOTOX technical data.

Newport Beach, California, United States

Conducted robust individual and group counseling for small to Fortune 50 companies on how to export from the US worldwide and be compliant with the Export Administration Regulations and other pertinent regulations.

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa, Intergovernmental Management

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science And Government