Expert Details
Customs, Imports; Trade Policy & Compliance; Global Trade Strategy; Finance; International Business
ID: 724585
Florida, USA
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Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1980 | Degree: BS/BA | Subject: International Business | Institution: Boston University |
| Year: 1985 | Degree: MBA | Subject: Finance | Institution: Florida Atlantic University |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2005 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Sr. Manager, Import/Export Compliance | Department: Transportation Systems |
Responsibilities:Ms. Expert is responsible for the management and oversight, as an in-house consultant, to a major division of a Fortune 100 company in such areas as Global Trade Policy, Free Trade Agreements, and Trade Compliance. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2004 to 2005 | Employer: Fisher Scientific LLC | Title: Customs Compliance Manager | Department: |
Responsibilities:Ms. Expert was responsible for all aspects of Customs Compliance Management: Documented Policies and Procedures; Classification, Valuation, Origin, Trade Agreements, Broker Management, Record Keeping, Automation, more... |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2003 to 2004 | Employer: Fonterra (USA) Inc | Title: Import Manager | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert oversaw all daily import operations for this New Zealand-based global dairy (commodity) trader, importing over a half a billion dollars worth of goods annually. Customs, FDA, USDA, C-TPAT, Broker Management, SAP Migration. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1993 to 1999 | Employer: Motorola, Inc. | Title: Global Customs Compliance Manager | Department: Messaging Systems |
Responsibilities:Ms. Barnett had responsibility for a $3B division of Motorola, Inc, with operations on f9ve continents. Trade Policy (ITA, China's accession to the WTO), Trade Compliance, In-house Consulting, Strategic Planning, Program Management. |
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International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Years: 1996 to 2007 | Country / Region: Canada | Summary: Ms Expert has conducted Customs Audits for various Canadian businesses to assure compliance with Customs Laws & Regulations, provided Training, and developed and implemented various Corrective Action Plans. |
| Years: 1996 to 2007 | Country / Region: Mexico | Summary: Ms Expert has conducted Customs Audits for various Mexican businesses to assure compliance with Customs Laws & Regulations, provided Training, and developed and implemented various Corrective Action Plans, including, but not limited to, Maquiladora requirements. |
| Years: 1996 to 2007 | Country / Region: Brazil | Summary: Ms Expert has conducted Customs Audits for various Brazilian businesses to assure compliance with Customs Laws & Regulations, provided Training, and developed and implemented various Corrective Action Plans. |
| Years: 1996 to 2007 | Country / Region: Europe | Summary: Ms Expert has conducted Customs Audits for various European (EU and others) businesses to assure compliance with Customs Laws & Regulations, provided Training, and developed and implemented various Corrective Action Plans; analyzed and provided inputs to strategic business planning to maximize business profits & minimize business costs. |
| Years: 1996 to 2007 | Country / Region: China | Summary: Ms Expert has conducted Customs Audits for various Chinese businesses to assure compliance with Customs Laws & Regulations, provided Training, and developed and implemented various Corrective Action Plans; commented on China's accession to the WTO; successfully argued for a Customs classification that resulted in a $40M annual cost savings. |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| ICPA - International Compliance Professionals' Association AAEI - American Association of Exporters and Importers |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| MBA Green Belt Certification Licensed US Customs Broker |
| Professional Appointments |
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| Member, AAEI Free Trade Agreement Working Group |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| "Bronze" Award, Honeywell Inc 2007 Rewards & Recognition Program, Motorola, Inc., 1998 |
Additional Experience
| Training / Seminars |
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| Have developed and delivered various Customs/Trade Training modules: Customs Classification, Customs Valuation, Country of Origin, Free Trade Agreements, Record Keeping for US Customs requirements; Creating & Implementing an Internal Control Program; Customs Broker Management. In-depth workshops to Executive Overviews. |
| Vendor Selection |
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| As I have been involved in the area of trade compliance for 15 years, I am well-connected to the trade compliance community, personally and professionally,. I am a member of the ICPA, International Compliance Professionals Association. Too, I have begun my legal studies towards a J.D., and two of my Recommenders for Law School are prominent US Trade Attorneys. I need only ask any of a number of professional colleagues to find a suitable supplier of services. |
| Marketing Experience |
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| I have commented on various, US and global (WTO) trade initiatives that affect businesses, worldwide, on such diverse matters as the US Federal Trade Commission's "Made in USA" labeling law; the World Trade Agreement's Information Technology Agreement, the US FDA Bioterrorism Act of 2002. Rather than being industry specific, my experience and knowledge base is area/strategy specific, providing strategic inputs to trade policies and regulations, seeking innovative, creative solutions to some of today's thorniest issues for businesses seeking to expand beyond previous borders. |
| Other Relevant Experience |
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| Creation and implementation of internal control programs; training and development in my functional area of expertise; technical analyses and consultations. |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| Spanish | Ms. Expert is highly proficient in business Spanish. |
| French | Ms. Expert is somewhat proficient in business French. |
| Italian, Portuguese, German | Ms. Expert has some minor proficiency in these languages. |
| Japanese | Ms. Expert has some minor proficiency in this language. |