Technical Writer, Export Compliance

SUMMARY

I am a self-motivated, peak performing professional with many years of compliance, research writing, manufacturing management, SOP/Work Instruction preparation. Effective problem solver who enjoys the challenge of achieving goals and accomplishing objectives. My career history has been consistent advancement based on achievements and motivational tactics. I have a reputation for taking technical, complex projects from inception to completion.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Insight Global-VA Hospital

Muskogee, Ok

3 Week Temporary position, plus an additional 4-week assignment

Sept 2017-Oct 2017

Using Microsoft surface and electronic sensors for creating an electronic thumbprint of areas for asset tagging.

ORS Nasco/Essendant Industrial

Tulsa, Ok

Express Pros - ORS NASCO Temporary to Permanent

Export Compliance Coordinator, Technical Writer

Total Time in Position

March 2011-May 2016 – worked remote 2 years

Developed Electronic Filing Process, eliminating the cost of files, time, and 5 years of storage, by using existing software, SharePoint.

Prepared all Export Documentation for air and ocean shipments.

Organized, formatted, and maintained Export data, NAFTA’s, HazMat, and SDS information as part of the Risk Management process.

Self-classified Schedule B and HTS when data is unavailable from the vendor.

Received, prepared, and validated Vendor Export Information and downloaded into the ORS Nasco TREND, TradeBeam and Aptean, formally CDC.

Charged with retrieving AES filings from Freight Forwarders and preparing filings.

Reviewed and audited custom entry documentation as outlined in the Company import manual.

Charged with error resolution including post entry adjustments.

Collaborated with other functional areas in the collection of export data (Schedule B, ECCN, country of origin), dangerous goods information, and the solicitation of NAFTA certificates of origin from suppliers.

Supported data qualifications of all applicable Free Trade Agreements.

Issue NAFTA certificates of origin and respond to customer request for international trade data (Schedule B, ECCN and country of origin).

Support denied party screening process and resolution of export compliance issues as required. Work with freight forwarders in the collection and audit of EEI records as transmitted to U.S. Customs on behalf of the USPPI.

Support the three business units in annual validation of freight forwarders.

Responsible for maintaining all compliance records as outlined in the Company’s Recordkeeping policy, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and the Export Administration Regulations.

Oversee Company’s annual freight forwarder certification program and other import/export related activities.

Prepared all SOP’s for all Export Compliance (Int’l Sales, Shipping, & Compliance) and some Import Programs.

Understanding of Code CFR 19 of Federal Regulations (19 CFR)

Understanding of and experience with Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), U.S. Treasury Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and CROSS for HTS, U.S. Census for schedule B, Hazmat. OSHA, ODOT.

Home Health for Father

Muskogee, Ok

April 2009-March 2011

Preston Eastin

Tulsa, Ok

Manufacturing Manager, Technical Writer

July 2008-April 2009

Implement MRP system/database using MAS 90.

Wrote work instructions and SOP’s for processes.

Prepared and maintained all Safety, OSHA, EPA, State, and County documentation as required.

Rowland Group to IC of Oklahoma

Tulsa, Ok

Temporary to Permanent

Maintenance Team Leader (Management)

Manufacturing/Industrial Engineer, Technical Writer

August 2005-May 2008

Served as project/safety manager to coordinate maintenance personnel, vendors, and contractors on major capital projects.

Wrote all SOP’s and Manuals for new installed equipment.

Reduced production downtime by 30% by motivating and communication with my team.

Maintained, organized, and ordered all parts for all production equipment and time cards. (1M budget)

Mastered the ability to prioritize and direct the completion of repairs, covering emergency breakdowns and long-term repairs efficiently.

Rowland Group to Delphi Catalyst

Tulsa, Ok

Temporary to Permanent

Industrial/Engineering Technician, Technical Writer

January 2002- August 2005

Implemented Lean Manufacturing Projects and wrote all work Instructions for the plant.

Implemented an area rearrange in an inspection operation area thus boosting productivity by approx. 50%.

Using Work Combination Tables have implemented more efficient quick changeover methodologies throughout the coating operations.

Responsible for approx. 50% of the Standardized Work in the Plant and purchased items for lean.

Implemented error proofing mechanism (poka-yoke) establishing test part traceability in a predictive quick calcination process for predicting PGM deposition on catalyst substrates through Laser Barcoding.

Performed cyclical and Non-Cyclical Work Combination Studies in both direct and indirect labor areas of the facility. Savings of $150K/yr.

Prepared all standardized documentation SOPs and work instructions for new installs.

ISO 9001 Trained

R&D, Writer and Computer Experience:

Research and Development for AMOCO 10 years, Wrote many internal documents for Amoco Production Company, Co-Author of SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) paper 28708. Conventional PC and Mainframe software packages: Microsoft Office, SharePoint, TREND, Trade Beam, Aptean (CDC), Concur, Kronos, MAS90, Xedit, AS400 and many others.

Education:

United States Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security 2013-Certificatation

Complying with U. S. Export Controls – EAR Certification, NAFTA

Training Webinars-DOT, IMDG, AES, OFAC, US Census Schedule B Classification, HTS Cross, C-TPAT Best Practices

Lean Manufacturing Tulsa Technology Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Delphi Management Systems, including Workplace Organization, FMSD, Ergonomics, Safety etc…

Tulsa Junior College, Tulsa Oklahoma, Management and Marketing Major - 44 hours – GPA 3.15

Tulsa County Vocational – Technical School, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Chemical Laboratory Technology Certification – GPA 4.0 Certificate

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