Senior Impor-Export Analyst

• Feb 2022 - Present

Export Compliance Technical Specialist

• Jul 2021 - Jan 2022

Sr. Analyst, Global Trade Compliance

• Mar 2020 - Jan 2021

• Responsible for evaluating and resolving trade compliance issues for global Edwards facilities in the EMEACLA (Europe, Middle East, Canada, and Latin America) regions • Determined HTS/Schedule B classification elements and supported maintenance of the database and uploads to ERP; collected, organized, and archived supporting documentation • Performed product tariff classifications using technical drawings/documents, chapter notes, section notes, HTS GRI, CROSS Rulings, TARIC for EU and/or working with internal business units • Import clearances – performed verification of value, duty, HTS classification, and supplying PGA information where applicable • Performed post departure AES filings for assigned regions • Provided trade compliance guidance to business units within Edwards seeking to move products between countries • Performed Restricted/Denied Party Screenings • Supported upgrade of the international shipping software through user acceptance testing, executing test scripts, identifying script errors, and providing feedback with resolutions Show less

Sr. International Trade Specialist

• Oct 2015 - Feb 2020

• Managed and executed licenses for products regulated under the ITAR and EAR - Interfaced with foreign parties/internal business units to develop licensing strategies - Prepared DOS/ DOC licenses and supporting documentation for submittal by EO - Interfaced with DOS/DOC personnel regarding further clarification or documentation for the transaction - Managed, maintained, and performed recordkeeping for license life cycle - Experience with license exemption/exceptions and use DOS trade treaties• Responsible for review and determination of commodity jurisdiction (DOS/DOC) and export classification (ECCN/USML) using various methods order of review, published CCATS/CJs, working with internal business units, and/or outside counsel• Determined HTS/Schedule B classification elements and supported maintenance of the database; collected, organized, and archived supporting documentation• Performed product classifications using technical drawings/documents, HTS GRI, CROSS Rulings, working with internal business units, and/or outside counsel; streamlined classification by developing a standardized process and form• Responsible for import clearance – performed verification of valuation, duty, tariff classification, and/or obtained supplier classifications• Responsible for export clearance – performed verification of commercial invoices, SLIs, AES filings, and compliance with export license• Supported business units with trade inquiries related to import/export• Working knowledge of COO determination and FTA qualification• Coordinated import/export shipments with Freight Forwarders/Customs Brokers• Responsible for foreign visit and/or technical data release approvals• Assisted business units in identifying compliance gaps and recommend solutions by developing workflows and/or standard operating procedures• Assisted in audits and provided management with results and recommendations• Proficient in ITAR, EAR, Foreign Trade, ATF NFA, and FDA regulations Show less

Compliance Operations Specialist

• Jul 2010 - Oct 2015

• Managed the A&D Book, related records, and firearm activities (e.g. manufacturing, inventory, distribution, sales, demos, and R&D) for compliance with ATF NFA and CA DOJ regulations• Responsible for reviewing, processing, and executing government documents that facilitate the transfer and/or sale of government regulated products• Responsible for maintaining government compliance through licensing, permits, and certifications required to support the companies “mission critical” firearms activities• Identified risks to the organization and designed and/or implemented controls to mitigate risks- Designed SOPs and Work flows for interdepartmental operational efficiency and transparency- Implemented, managed, and maintained the Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) asset tracking platform technology that provides manufacturing and distribution visibility, tracking, and inventory controls for company regulated products (e.g. sound suppressors, firearms)- Provided training for personnel involved in processes requiring application of RFID• Interaction with external parties and agencies (customers, dealers, ATF, DOJ, DoD, etc.) relative to compliance inquiries• Responsible for preparing records, inventory, and organizing personnel for ATF and CA DOJ onsite audits• Provided ad hoc compliance reports for management and various departments Show less

HRIS Specialist II

• Feb 2008 - Jun 2010

• Assisted in implementation of new Timekeeping and HR Information System• Managed and maintained the performance and optimization of Ceridian HR/Payroll Information System and TG Pro Timekeeping System• Created multiple reports and data scrubs to maintain HRIS data integrity• Developed a comprehensive User Guide and standardized Pre & Post Payroll Processing• Provided adhoc HRIS reports for various departments• Bilingual communicator for employee relations• Created Excel databases to collect, organize, and automate data intensive tasks• Developed a comprehensive User Guide and standardized Pre & Post Payroll Processing• Provided payroll services for up to 500 employees Show less

Full Time Student

• Jan 2006 - Dec 2007

Contract Employee

• Nov 2005 - Sep 2007

Worked intermittently as a contract employee in short term contracts in the Financial, Retail, Consumer Goods, and Food & Beverage industries in the following roles: -HR/Payroll Administrator -HRIS Analyst -Staff Accountant Worked intermittently as a contract employee in short term contracts in the Financial, Retail, Consumer Goods, and Food & Beverage industries in the following roles: -HR/Payroll Administrator -HRIS Analyst -Staff Accountant

Payroll & Benefits Administrator

• Mar 2000 - Mar 2005

• Processed full cycle multi-state payroll for high volume of employees (2000+) and became knowledgeable with wage and labor laws in all states including Puerto Rico • Assisted in the conversion from Zurich payroll system to ADP/PCW • Responsible for processing payroll audit reports on a weekly basis which were then used to rectify any payroll discrepancies before final transmission • Generated payroll reports upon request for upper management and other departments • Provided training and support to new and existing employees in the payroll department Show less