Michael Hughes, CCS
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Credentials
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Cybersecurity at Work
LinkedInMar, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Unconscious Bias
LinkedInJun, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Customs Specialist (CCS)
National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America, Inc.Jan, 2016- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Earthbound Trading Company
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United States
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Retail
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300 - 400 Employee
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Import Specialist
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Dec 2019 - Present
* Classify PO products for imports using HTSUSA Tariffs *Coordinated PO shipment bookings and consolidations with suppliers and freight forwarders *Coordinate and arrange PO deliveries with Distribution warehouse center *Track, trace shipments, and coordinate with freight forwarders on availability of imported shipments *Audit customs entry packets for accuracy and compliance *Review PO import documentation for accuracy * Classify PO products for imports using HTSUSA Tariffs *Coordinated PO shipment bookings and consolidations with suppliers and freight forwarders *Coordinate and arrange PO deliveries with Distribution warehouse center *Track, trace shipments, and coordinate with freight forwarders on availability of imported shipments *Audit customs entry packets for accuracy and compliance *Review PO import documentation for accuracy
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Panalpina
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Denmark
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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700 & Above Employee
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Import Customs Entry Writer
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Oct 2017 - Nov 2019
* Highly experienced in writing, filing and processing Customs related entries for clients that import various commodities such as pet products, honey products, frozen baked goods, gps products, microphone system products, office furniture and décor products, cosmetics, textiles, and restaurant equipment products correctly and timely * Classify various commodities according to the HTSUSA and review products that are subject to PGAs for additional filing requirements . * File post entry amendments, prior disclosures, and protests *Track and trace shipments and coordinate with steamship lines, freight forwarders and CFS on the availability of imported shipments * Knowledgeable of U.S. Customs Regulations, OGA and other regulatory requirements * Arrange with various trucking companies to pick-up and delivery freight to various consignee * Train with various clients on the functionality of A.C.E. Plus setup various reports for each specific business need for each client. * Issue duty and freight invoices to customers or overseas offices for payment requisitions. Audit entry files for compliance Show less
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JCPenney
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Customs Manager
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Mar 2013 - Apr 2017
• Coordinated with management in determining the objectives for auditing and additional core processes that support a business strategy.• Partnered with internal and external business partners on audit findings to identify risk and recommend corrective action for future shipments• Conducted and managed the quarterly audits for high risk categories, and report audit findings to managers, brokers, and all stakeholder• Train team on the functionality of A.C.E and managed administration role access in the system• Attend the yearly Trade Support Network seminars to discuss updates on A.C.E and input suggestions.• Partnered with internal partners on process improvement changes and report changes in the annual Importer Self-Assessment (I.S.A.) report• Managed U.S. Customs and Border Protection Post Entry Audit and Trade Compliance programs• Drafted and submit Post Summary Corrections to CBP for import shipment discrepancies• Managed First Sale daily transactions to ensure compliance with U.S. Customs First Sale requirements• Monitored the First Sale entries via landed cost Direct Import Accounting System to resolve ELC/ALC discrepancies• Managed financial reporting for First Sale Programs and Post Entry Audit program• Updated First Sale guidelines and distributed to managers and stakeholders• Built broker scorecard from scratch to monitor broker performance and responsible for updating scorecard and distribute managers, brokers, and stakeholders monthly.• Oversea and resolve CF28/ CF29 process to ensure responses are sent to customs timely.• Managed the Periodic Monthly Payment system used by CBP and worked with Finance and Treasures to make sure timely and proper payment of duties were paid.• Responsible for updating customs bond to meet sufficiency requirements• Planned, coordinated, and facilitate meetings and training's about post entry and audit trends• Managed all Trade Compliance records retention Show less
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Sr Customs Specialist
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Sep 2004 - Mar 2013
• Develop and implement Post-Entry audit program to ensure all activities are consistent with import compliance policies and meet regulatory compliance. • Built post entry database from scratch to improve the process of recording metrics, tracking and reporting the processing of all post entry audits for each customs entry.• File Post Entry Amendments, protest, prior disclosures, and respond to CF28 and CF29.• Classify apparels, clothing accessories, handbags, etc. using Harmonized Tariff for imports and Schedule B for export• File Electronic Export Information (EEI) Jewelry shipments in ACE Export Platform (formerly Automated Export System). Show less
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Export Detail Assistant
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Mar 1998 - Sep 2004
• Prepare, update, and maintain tracking report for merchandise shipping to Mexico stores.• Manually prepare shipping documentation for merchandise clearing Mexico customs, Brazil Customs, and Chile Customs.• Communicate with customs broker in Mexico, Brazil, and Chile for any issues concerning the shipments. • Coordinate and discuss with suppliers, consolidators, and freight forwarders of any document discrepancies or other issues concerning shipments.• Classify all merchandise that's exported to Mexico, Brazil, and Chile according to government guidelines using Schedule B. Show less
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Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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United States
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Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales
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May 1995 - Mar 1998
Process ticket sales Process ticket sales
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Education
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2022 - 2024
American InterContinental University
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Accounting -
2015 - 2021
NCBFAA Educational Institute
Certified Customs Specialist, International Business/Trade/Commerce -
1998 - 2000
Professional Career Development Institute
Associate in Accounting, Accounting -
1996 - 1997
Computer Learning Center
Certification in CBS, Computerized Business Systems -
1991 - 1995
Business and Managment High School
High School Diploma, Major Business Studies
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