Description:

Senta Schreiber

senta.schreiber@sbcglobal.net

Cellular 847-809-4777 Chicago, IL

Via referent leadership could one create a more effective and efficient department? Even in a challenging economy through knowledge and leadership I can improve your departmental operations resulting in improved efficiency and increased profits.

Titles: Compliance/Training Coordinator, Logistics Coordinator, Import Analyst, and LC Coordinator

Summary

Customs Compliance, Logistics, International Trade, and Import Professional

Customs compliance and global trade professional with experience and knowledge in Import, Logistics, Customs Compliance, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS), international trade, GATT, WTO, WCO, Customs and Border Protection, FDA, USDA, C-TPAT, other government organizations, global management, international marketing, US Laws, international laws, the European Union political and legal environment, tariffs, duties, trade barriers, International markets. international logistics, ATA Carnet, collection documents, international consumer markets, industrial markets, pricing in international markets cultural differences, Multinational Markets, currency exchange rates, letters of credit, and counter trade. Expert recognized in customs compliance with a superior rapport with Customs and other government officials. Led and educated the import department operations. Created and advised import compliance procedures, and informed customers of compliance issues. Completed M.B.A. in Global Management while working full time.

Skills

• Saved $64,500 in customs brokerage fees per year and with the suggestion of changing freight terms from CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) to FOB (Free on Board) and saved $288,000 a year in ocean freight charges alone.

• Creating and early completion HTSUS classification spreadsheets for employer, customers, and department. Early completion classification project that consisted of 2000+ classifications within six (6) business days.

• Knowledgeable about customs compliance advanced from Lead Entry Writer to Compliance and Training Coordinator. Fellow employees bestowed referent power.

• As A result of diligent auditing entries and educating staff a one percent user error statistics rate through ABI (Automated Broker Interface).

• Integrity, Leadership, Reliable, Analytical, Team Oriented, Dedicated, Efficient, knowledgeable, takes ownership, motivated by sophisticated challenges and financially conscience

• Clients’ commodities have involved Customs and Border Protection, FDA, USDA, APHIS, DOT, Public Health, EPA, and other government organizations

• Efficiently analyzed processes to provide the best possible solutions for the customer.

• Expert at research methodologies relating to customs or logistics related and international trade laws are followed with integrity.

• Over 40 customs rulings in CROSS (Customs Rulings Online Search System) applied for and accepted.

• Filed Customs forms 28 and 29.

• Easily adapts to any software, Fluent in Word, Excel, Power Point, Internet, Lotus Notes, Outlook, SmartBorder, Cargowise , Alliance, AS400, and exposed to Access.

Education

University of Phoenix 2004

M.B.A., Global Management Phoenix, AZ

Eastern Michigan University 1995

B.B.A., Marketing Concentration International Ypsilanti, MI

CIMTEK LTD 1994

Marketing Intern Leeds, West Yorkshire, England

Conducted market research and developed survey for machine tool industry for just-In-time software system.

Training Seminars

• Food and Drug Administration, Food and Drug Prior Notice, Footwear Classification, ACE (Automated Commercial Environment), Remote Filing (RLF), ISF Import Self Filing, 10+2, Power of Attorney and ISO 9000

Professional Associations and Volunteer work

• American Marketing Association 1992 to 1996 ,Collegiate President, American Marketing Association, Ypsilanti, MI, 1994 to 1995

• Out of Work Chicago, Volunteer April 2009 to December 2009, Co-Volunteer Coordinator July 2009 to October 2009

Senta Schreiber’s Professional Background

Global Data Mining LLC 2009

Classification Consultant Contractor Virtual Office

Analyzing clients’ data for the purpose of identifying errors and anomalies, Classification, Rulings, and possible other country mappings. Assisting personnel in implementing these corrections / enhancements. Other activities as determined by Global Data Mining management relating to classification, importing and exporting

Central Equimpex DBA Chicago Expert Importers 2008

Compliance and Logistics Coordinator Batavia, IL

Research customs compliance trends within the international trade industry as related to imports and exports. Provide solutions to logistics issues. Established a self filing program, customs compliance, post entry, and entry audit procedures. Applied for a filer code, ACE (Automated Commercial Environment to allow for monthly payment of duties, C-TPAT and importer self filing. Research and obtained an international freight insurance policy. Saved the company $64,500 in customs brokerage fees per year and with the suggestion of changing freight terms from CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) to FOB (Free on Board) saved the company $300.00 per container or $288,000 a year in ocean freight charges alone. These changes streamlined the process allowing the company to operate more efficiently. Also applied company for C-TPAT.

BDG International Inc 2004 to 2008

Compliance/Training Coordinator Elgin, IL

Research customs compliance trends within the international trade industry as related to imports and exports. Led and provide guidance to import team and bestowed referent power from the department. Provide solutions to logistics and entry issues. Devise clearance process to ensure customers receive cleared freight efficiently. Author in-house and external educational programs company amelioration. Foster educational program ensuring homogenous knowledge base throughout the company. Process all post entry adjustments (PEA). Customs classification or other binding rulings requests new or existing customer products. Classification research for customers products on Customs Rulings Online Search System (CROSS). Prevent post entry adjustments and customs protests via weekly audits on each entry prior to payment due date. Always continually seeking more efficient way of completing any task. Ensure compliance as a result of continual system review. Early completion classification project that consisted of 2000+ classifications within six (6) business days. Import freight quoting. Submitted ACE and ACH payments.

Maersk Customs Services 2002 to 2004

Import Entry Analyst Wood Dale, IL

Classified and processed 20 to 60 entries daily. Created detailed classification databases for all customers for the office to be uploaded to the new software system. Project executed before all other U.S. offices. Researched classifications on CROSS. Developed complete part number database for customer of catalog order items which included screws, toys, household items, furniture and more. Fellow employees pushed management to promote to leader to unify the logistics and customs processes.

Masterpiece International Ltd 2001 to 2002

Import Analyst Elk Grove Village, IL

Educate staff on prior experience and advise correct classification procedures based on the HTSUS.

Various issues on delivery, customs clearance, other government organizations and holds were solved.

Schenker Inc 2000 to 2001

Import Analyst Bensenville, IL

Clear up to 20 air freight shipments though Customs and any other government organization daily. Transferred to the Ocean Import department noticed the ocean department was not following a customer’s classification profile. The licensed broker was immediately advised of the lack of due diligence. This resulted in an investigation of the ocean import department.

Emery Customs Brokers 1998 to 2000

Entry Writer Bensenville, IL

Clearing freight through U.S. Customs and other government organizations and arrange deliveries. Diligently learned the customs and freight business. Maintained and created customer harmonized tariff profiles.

Goody’s Family Clothing 1996 to 1998

Letter of Credit Coordinator Knoxville, TN

Reconciled purchase orders for foreign and domestic letters of credit, Including custom duty and freight charges, bank charges, commission, invoice amounts, Harmonized Tariff Codes and quota categories. Amended letters of credit. Posted, tracked, and verified payments for customs and bank drafts. Changed reconciliations from manual to computerized allowing for ease of read and recorded each PO’s reconciliation for ease of access. Outcome provided consistent formulas to be utilized resulting in uniformity and efficiency.

How to apply:

Senta Schreiber
Chicago, IL
PH 847-809-4777
E-mail senta0210@yahoo.com