Rosemary E. Wright Home: (***)
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Redding, Connecticut 06896
OBJECTIVE:
Seeking a responsible position using organizational skills and a working
knowledge of business practices used in the international marketplace.
SUMMARY:
Several years experience in providing import, export control and Free Trade
Agreement services for chemical and process industries. Known for
reliability and versatility in providing information and necessary
paperwork needed to insure government compliance. Good communication skills
used in dealing with clients, vendors, business managers and technical
personnel.
EXPERIENCE:
ODYSSEY LOGISTICS & TECHNOLOGY, Danbury, CT
Import/Export Compliance Specialist 2003 - March
2011
Certified clients' products for Free Trade Agreement qualification.
Provided NAFTA, CAFTA and various trade agreement certificates for
clients.
Created system of record keeping for product origin data.
Advised clients of Harmonized Tariff Schedule numbers for their
products.
Provided NAFTA reviews of clients' products.
Coordinated clients' Canadian imports and exports.
PERKIN ELMER CORPORATION, Shelton, CT 2002 - 2003
Import Specialist
Provided HTS classification of imported materials used in production.
Tracked Export Licenses.
UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION, Danbury, CT
NAFTA/Import Specialist 1997 - 2002
Determined country of origin and other NAFTA criteria for chemical
products.
Responsible for providing NAFTA certificates to all US, Canadian, and
Mexican customers.
Coordinated import and Customs clearance of raw materials, machinery
and equipment.
Audited all invoices related to import expenses.
Export Control Technician 1991 - 1997
Electronically submitted Export License Applications to the
Department of Commerce.
Created a program to keep a record of current and due-to-expire
export licenses.
Requested approval from the Drug Enforcement Agency to export
controlled chemicals.
EDUCATION:
Western Connecticut State University - M.A. History and International
Affairs (2005)
Western Connecticut State University - B.A. History (1999)
Western Connecticut State University - A.S. Business (1996)
Seminars in NAFTA, Imports, Export Control and Harmonized Tariff Schedule
ASSOCIATIONS:
Association of Trade Compliance Professionals
Redding Historical Society - Board Member
St. Patrick Church, Redding - Parish Council Member and Secretary
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES AT PAST POSITIONS:
First responder for UCC
Ergonomics representative for department at UCC
Safety & Health Committee Chairman at Odyssey Logistics