Management Manager

Margrette Francisco, Esq.

**** ***** ***,

Long Beach, CA 90808

562-***-****

*************@**.***

HIGHLIGHTS

. Developed and maintained a comprehensive export management and

compliance program for defense contractor.

. Implemented long range licensing strategm for the management and

oversight of import/export activites for foreign partners in support

of a major long- term U.S. government contract.

. Responsible for Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) compliance:

conducting risk assessments; creating and conducting training

seminars; advising upper management on acceptable payments to foreign

officials; and conducting internal investigations.

EDUCATION

. Masters in Business Administration, University of Maryland,

University College - December 2009.

. Masters in International Management, University of Maryland,

University College - May 2008.

. Juris Doctorate, University of West Los Angeles, School of Law -

December 1995.

. Bachelor of Arts in Economics, California State University, Los

Angeles - December 1985.

EXPERIENCE:

THE MARVIN GROUP, Inglewood, CA 07/09 to present

Export Compliance Manager

. Empowered Official.

. Provides counsel to support directors and managers in addressing

export issues in existing programs and new business opportunities.

. Development of company-wide ITAR compliance program.

. Responsible for FCPA compliance: conducting risk assessments, creating

and conducting training seminars, advising upper management on

acceptable payments, conducting internal investigations.

. Creates and conducts export and import training modules for all

business functions and relevant employees.

. Preparation of license applications and agreements for the export of

technical data, hardware, and services and coordination of imports.

. Drafting and reviewing Proprietary Information Agreements.

. Participates in technical programmatic discussions/meetings to advise

regarding export issues.

. Provides counsel/assistance to employees regarding all import/export

related issues for interpretation in the ITAR, EAR, and other

applicable Federal government export related regulations.

. Conducts/directs internal export compliance audits.

THE BOEING COMPANY 10/01 - 07/09

Global Trade Controls Specialist

Sea Launch Program, Long Beach (4/05 - 7/09)

. Determined requirements of exporting and importing dual-use and

defense articles and services and prepared, submitted and monitored

status of license applications, Technical Assistance Agreements,

Manufacturing Licensing Agreements, Commodity Jurisdiction and

Classification Requests

. Strategic identification of compliance risks, conducting risk

assessments, and assisting with the development of plans to eliminate

and/or mitigate risks

. Generated, drafted and filed various government reports

. Developed and implemented customized export compliance training and

briefings.

. Conducted internal investigations regarding potential export

violations.

. Draft voluntary disclosures in coordination with Legal Dept. and

Business Unit Focal.

. Perform research, interpret and provide guidance on trade regulations,

including strategic advice on the impact of regulatory changes to

business development/

program planning.

. Mentored and coached junior staff members.

C3 Networks Program, Anaheim, CA and Core Support, Seal Beach, CA (10/01 -

4/05)

. Performed data reviews.

. Drafted Technology Control Plans and Internal Control Plans.

. Conducted root cause analysis of Matters Under Review/Voluntary

Disclosures.

. Participated in intra-enterprise team reviews of new export policies

and procedures.

. Performed commodity classifications for EAR and ITAR-controlled

articles.

. Conducted internal audits.

. Trained staff and created training manual for license database

project.

. Managed and maintained export and import records and developed

reports/metrics.

THE BOEING COMPANY, Seal Beach, CA 8/00 - 10/01

Contract Paralegal in Trademarks, Copyright and Patents

. Prepared applications and other registration documents

. Researched infringements; created and implemented proper trademark use

programs

. Collected, organized, and analyzed data, and compiled reports

regarding various aspects of IP portfolio activity

. Maintained trademark and patent docket

. Provided litigation support

PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND MEMBERSHIPS

. Licensed member of California Bar (admitted 2002)

. Women's Business Council, Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce

. International Business Association, Long Beach Area Chamber of

Commerce

. Long Beach Women Lawyers Association

. Newcomb Academy Foundation - Director of Fundraising

. VIP Mentors - Chair of Advisory Board, and mentor

LANGUAGE

. French

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