Objective
To obtain an Export Management position which will allow me to effectively
utilize my operational, financial, and technical experience to support
export compliance with the regulations. To contribute 25+ years of business
experience, excellent customer relations skills, and the ability to
interface with all levels of management and staff in a team environment.
Import/Export Experience
Booz Allen Hamilton Inc., McLean, Virginia
Export Compliance Manager, 4/2007 - Present
. Ability to strategically integrate export licensing requirements with
near and long term international business objectives
. Created and implemented the export compliance manual
. Manage all licensing requirements
. Generate export authorizations, including licenses, exemptions, technical
assistance agreements, and amendments as appropriate
. Review, update, and track assigned cases while managing the firm's
records database
. Respond to the business with sound export compliance guidance
. Developed the Export Management Office web site
. Ensure the business meets export-related administrative and regulatory
requirements
. Work with General Counsel and Contract Administrators to ensure the firm
meets all legal requirements related to NDAs, T&Cs, Contracts, and
Subcontracts
. Audit programs for export compliance
. Ability to participate in multi-functional teams working on export/import
issues with an ability to drive issues to conclusion
. Conduct and develop training for programs and/or functions
. Define and implement standard process/procedures for managing the export
compliance program
. Implement e-Customs compliance system, and screening tool
Northrop Grumman Corporation, Herndon, Virginia
Technical Services Sector
International Compliance Manager, 1/2007 - 4/2007
. Ensured compliance with Northrop Grumman's Export Compliance Program, the
Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and the International Traffic in
Arms Regulations (ITAR), Customs Regulations, and other agency
requirements
. Developed and managed the import compliance department
. Performed compliance assessments and conducted training for import/export
compliance
. Developed company procedures for ensuring compliance with import and
export controls
. Interpreted and implemented export regulations and restrictive trade
practices
. Researched, developed, and maintained export-related documentation for
internal and external audits
. Reviewed contract terms and conditions to determine export-related issues
and provided audits of processes and procedures
. Worked with General Counsel and Contracts Administrators to ensure the
sector met legal requirements under the export regulations
. Developed, maintained, and tracked projects, including support forms,
general records, and statistical data on export-related issues and
activities
Northrop Grumman Corporation, El Segundo, CA
Mission Systems Sector, Fairfax, Virginia
Export Compliance Specialists, 7/2006 - 1/2007
. Ensured compliance with Northrop Grumman's Export Compliance Program,
EAR, ITAR, Customs Regulations, and other agency requirements
. Responsible for supporting 100 division-specific programs (i.e., Apache,
TouchTable, AMDWS)
. Maintained and tracked projects, including support forms, general
records, and data on export-related issues
. Provided program-specific training
. Generated Licenses and Agreements as required
Harris Corporation, RF Communications Division, Rochester, New York
Import/Export Compliance/ Risk Mitigation, 2/2001 - 7/2006
. Responsible for import/export compliance of off-shore procurements
. Generated and processed all DSP-83s including technical data needed for
submission
. Maintained DOS License database
. Provided purchase orders to DOS against existing licenses
. Provided weekly reports to Engineering, which identified parts that might
be export controlled
. Completed all End-User Undertakings for Department of Trade and Industry
in the UK
. Trained engineering and procurement teams in export compliance
requirements
. Worked with key suppliers to ensure export compliance utilizing a simple
questionnaire
. Utilization of Technical Assistance Agreements to expedite off-shore
procurements
. Developed and implemented process and procedures for import compliance
. Lead contact for a U.S. Customs audit
. Maintained import documentation for compliance with U.S. Customs
Regulations
. Member of Manufacturing Tiger Team supporting supply chain engineers
. Processed freight/duty invoices and provided cost management and payment
processing
. Maintained supply chain metrics, including capacity and D&B reports
. Provided cost indexing and supplier readiness process
. Buyer of more than $10K maintenance repair operations purchases (e.g.,
blanket purchases)
. Key player in the People Soft accounts payable system change to enhance
debit memo process
EDUCATION
International Import-Export Institute 04/2009
Certified U.S. Export Compliance Officer
Bryant and Stratton
06/1991
A.A., Accounting