Josh Admire - **** York Street West Linn OR. ***** - 503-***-**** - ltdaiw@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE

An opportunity to use my extensive skills and creative energy in import / export compliance to improve processes and achieve added value to the company.

WORK EXPERIENCE

May 2007 - Present PolyVision Corporation - Beaverton OR Import Export Compliance Analyst

• Ensure all technology products are in compliance with the EAR and Department of Commerce.

• Maintain and ensure companywide compliance of ECCN controlled technology products.

• Develop and maintain the Export Management and Compliance Program.

• Ensure all new Domestic & International Customers are screened against the Various Denied Parties List

• Ensure employees at various plants located throughout the world are trained properly and have knowledge of the current Import and Export Regulation.

• Submit new products through the DOC SNAP-R System for proper classification.

• Quarterly Self Assessments for our Parent company (Steelcase) of Imports and Exports for proper compliance and to ensure 100 % accuracy of documents.

October 2006 - April 2007 Mincepa Incorporated Inc. - Lake Oswego OR. Traffic & Logistics Coordinator

• Receive and write up new orders for export shipments according the letters of credit.

• Work closely with sales, purchasing and accounting to ensure accuracy.

• Work with steamship lines and trucking companies to confirm bookings and delivery of product to port for export

• Prepare documents for export, prepare container dispatches and delivery points, and work with customers and shipping lines for bookings and brokers for document preparation.

September 2004-October 2006 Greenwood International Inc. – Portland, OR. Sales Administration/Traffic Coordinator

• Track and maintain all import and export containers; container yard and door moves.

• Ensure all documentation in compliance with lumber import regulations.

• Ensure all documentation properly submitted for customs clearance.

• Prepare documents for export, prepare container dispatches and delivery points, work with customers and shipping lines for bookings and brokers for document preparation.

• Prepare documents for payments via wire transfers, prepare product for invoicing to suppliers and

customers, preparing budgets, reconciling inventory and claims.

September 1994- September 2002 Anthony-Ross Company – Beaverton, OR.

Production Supervisor/ Shipping Coordinator

• Responsible for all international and domestic system shipments. Overland truck, ocean and air export.

• Document, track and maintain all shipments to ensure delivery. Work closely with suppliers, customs,

freight forwarders, brokers and customers.

• Review customers purchase orders, letters of credit, and shipping requirements to ensure timely delivery.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Proficient with Inco-terms, customs clearance procedures, ISPM #15 requirements and shipping regulations and protocol.

• Over 10 years combined worldwide international shipping and compliance experience.

• Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Publisher, Office, MAS 200 and SAP software.

• Ability to multi-task and maintain several projects effectively.

• Currently trained in Bureau of Industry and Security Seminars: US Export Controls and Export Management and Compliance

• Extensive Knowledge of EAR, Harmonized Tariff Classification System, SNAP-R, and NAFTA

• Customer service, order entry and tech support experience for tech products.

• Manufacturing and Production experience.

To: Human Resources

I am currently employed in a position with a manufacturing company as an Import/ Export Compliance Analyst in Beaverton Oregon.

At my current position I am responsible for all compliance for our Technology Products at our four plants worldwide In the US and in Europe. This includes Encryption Technology, Anti-Terrorism and other certification processes such as SNAP-R RoHS and the newly implemented China RoHS programs.

I ensure that all products are properly classified and documented with the Department of Commerce according the EAR and Bureau of Industry and Security. I have developed and implemented an Export Management and Compliance Policy for our company and trained our current employees on the proper documentation requirements for all of our International

Shipments. I have experience working the SNAP-R filing system for proper classification of our new and existing product lines. I maintain all current Harmonized Tariff Codes for our raw materials and finished goods in our database.

I developed a new customer screening process for our International and Domestic customers to verify they were not on any of the various denied parties list as well and keep our sales team aware of any Sanctions, Boycotts or countries that are denied US Imports according to the US Government.

At Mincepa Inc. I am part of the export logistics team that is a liaison between out China offices and our US manufacturers and suppliers. My responsibilities Include writing up new purchase orders, reviewing letters of credit, working with steamship lines and truckers to ensure delivery of our products for export. I prepare all export documents; prepare quotes for

customers and suppliers.

In my position at Greenwood International, I was responsible for tracking imports orders for four full-time lumber traders. Thisincludes Assisting with writing up new orders, with freight and budget issues, logistics, contact reviews as well as the preparation of documents such as detailed drawings for our vendors. I worked closely with our vendors, customs brokers, steamship lines and customers to ensure prompt delivery of our products. In addition, I worked closely with our accounting department with invoicing, overseas wire transfers, claims, and inventory reconciliation. I was responsible for advising our sales and pur-chasing departments of any shipment issues and resolving problems in a cost-effective and timely manner.

In my eight years serving Anthony-Ross Company, a leader in air combustion systems for the pulp and paper industry, I prepared all customs documents; packing lists, shipping documents for all of our systems and demonstration equipment (both international and domestic), waybills and shipping quotes. In a supervisory role I built strong vendor and customer relations as well as maintained good relations with warehouse and shop personnel. I provided field service maintenance to our customers in the United States, Canada and Europe. I have maintained and installed large equipment for our customers at their sites using a variety of hand and power tools. Also providing complete maintenance on pneumatic and low voltage PLC systems. I was an intricate part of design reviews, research and development for our engineering department; I set and facilitated production meetings with our purchasing department, engineering department, inventory and shop personnel.

I have strong computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, SAP & MAS-200 inventory management, and Navision ac-counting software programs, as well as Auto-Cad 2000 and Delta CAD drafting programs. I am self-motivated, set priorities and strive to achieve my goals. I am detail-oriented, flexible and adaptable. I communicate effectively and work great in a team setting as well as independently. I am eager to talk in further detail of my experience and qualifications for the position you are seeking.

In closing I would like to thank you for the opportunity to submit my information to your company. Please feel free to call me at 503-***-****

Josh Admire

2645 York Street

West Linn OR. 97068

ltdaiw@r.postjobfree.com

References:

Robert Hawkins - Former Supervisor PH: 503-***-**** E-Mail: ltdaiw@r.postjobfree.com

Purchasing Manager Danner / Lacross

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Toby Hutchinson - Co-Worker PH: 503-***-**** E-Mail: ltdaiw@r.postjobfree.com

Master Scheduler PolyVision Corp.

Kent Nelson – Former Employer PH: 503-***-**** E-Mail: ltdaiw@r.postjobfree.com

Owner KR Nelson Company

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