Presentation of Qualifications

Herman H Gonzalez, CCS, CES

H. GONZALEZ RESUME 1 of 6

HERMAN H GONZALEZ, CCS, CES 2159 Acorn Ct.

Wheaton, IL 60189

630-***-**** (Mobile)

acr7cv@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

"Trade Compliance should not be a short-term risk mitigation tactic.TC should be a strategic corporate-level

initiative that helps to establish the infrastructure needed to support an international business growth and

continuous improvement strategy" - H. Gonzalez (2010).

A Director-level customs compliance and global logistics leader whose diverse background includes highly-

regulated chemical, metals service center and manufacturing, and casino gaming. Vertical market experience

includes aerospace, oil, gas, energy and technology. Experienced in setting up global trade compliance programs for

U.S. based companies with international affiliates from the ground up developing and instituting company policies,

procedures, communications, training programs, and sustainable processes for effective compliance. Strategic

business leader who aligns compliance within corporate strategy and also operates effectively at the tactical level.

Seasoned and accomplished change agent facilitates changes to business processes, systems and technology, job

roles and organizational structures. Astute problem solver with a proven track record in performance and

continuous improvement with demonstrated qualities of flexibility, adaptability and reliability. Effective

communicator who can deliver the message to all levels within any organization. Trainer, mentor and team builder

who works diligently to develop and encourage employees to meet their professional goals.

OBJECTIVE

A Director-level customs compliance position that will leverage my acquired skills and experience

to their fullest in creating, developing and strengthening the trade compliance infrastructure needed to support an

international business growth and continuous improvement strategy.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Scientific Games dba WMS Gaming Inc. Waukegan, IL 11/12 Present

Senior Principal Manager, Import Export Compliance

(Interim Director of Logistics/Transportation)

Reporting to VP Regulatory Compliance and in a brand new position for the company. Responsible for the

inception, development and implementation of Trade Compliance program as well as international logistics

initiatives. Responsibility is global in scope involving multiple companies, numerous domestic and international

facilities, customers and suppliers in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Spain, Australia, India, China and other APAC

countries as well as various Latin American countries. Functions as a change agent spearheading many cross-

functional initiatives to improve internal processes resulting in improved Trade Compliance. Works with HR on

Deemed Export screenings. Involved with customer and supplier due diligence, works with Legal on FCPA

statements.

Achievements - establishment of an International Trade Compliance program from scratch beginning with assessment,

Trade Compliance Charter, awareness and risk mitigation efforts, inception, development and implementation of Import

Compliance Policy, an Import and Export Compliance Management Program, formalization of international customs

compliance and logistics processes and procedures, Trade Compliance Intranet site, and Oracle ERP system

enhancements and modifications.

Acted as Interim Director of Logistics for 10 months with a $20MM annual spend during a merger and facility closing.

Revamped and professionalized freight payment process. Managed 3PL.

Allied Tube and Conduit/Atkore International - Harvey, IL 11/10 03/12

(formerly TYCO Electrical & Metal Products)

Senior Manager, Trade Compliance & Global Logistics 09/11 - 03/12

Senior Manager, International Trade Compliance 11/10 -

09/11

With 4 direct reports, plays an instrumental role in the areas of Trade Compliance and Global Logistics, for this

$1.5B Metal construction materials fabricator as it split off from its mother company, a large multinational.

Responsible for laying the groundwork needed for development and implementation of the companys trade

compliance programs and related projects to ensure compliance with import and export control laws in North

America. This was a company who had little direct exposure to Trade Compliance previously.

Heavily involved with a new plant startup in China, both on Trade Compliance and Logistics issues. Launched a

global RFQ for freight forwarding services for China and all facilities globally. Responsible for oversight and

direct involvement in several RFQs and cost-out initiatives including freight forwarding, small parcel, TL and LTL

modes with a $70MM annual spend.

Achievements 2011 L&D Accountability Award, establishment of an International Trade Compliance program

from scratch including an Import and Export Compliance Management Program, Trade Compliance Intranet site,

formalization of processes and procedures and ERP system enhancements and modifications. Promoted to Senior

Manager of Global Logistics responsible for every mode within US and Canada and oversight responsibility

globally. Assists in setting up and documenting many processes and procedures for a brand new L&D organization

of a brand new company, converting to a corporate environment from one that was previously de-centralized.

A.M. CASTLE & CO. dba Castle Metals - Franklin Park, IL 12/08 11/10

Manager, Corporate Transportation & Trade Compliance 02/10-11/10

ITAR Empowered Official

International Trade Compliance Manager 12/08 -

02/10

ITAR Empowered Official

Reports to Vice President of Operations, who reports to the CEO, for a global metals service center with 49

Locations worldwide and heavy involvement in the aerospace and oil & gas industries. Responsible for the

development, implementation and management of the companys worldwide trade compliance strategy, programs

and related projects to ensure compliance with the export control and import laws and regulations in North

America, Asia, and Europe.

Provides advice, counsel and training to senior management and business unit leaders in development of new

international business opportunities with export licenses and agreements, the Export Administration Regulations,

the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Controls,

DFARS/FARS, Anti-boycott regulations and other international trade requirements. Keeps current on development

and modifications of new and current U.S. and global regulations which affect company. Interfaces heavily with

Legal Department to interpret relevant laws and regulations and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

Serves as Empowered Official pursuant to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and supervises

Export Administrator to draft, review and file licenses from appropriate United States Government regulatory

agencies, including Departments of State and Commerce. Liaison with all US and foreign Government regulatory

agencies involved in import export. Company manager for restricted party screenings.

Develops and implements programs designed to increase employee awareness and knowledge of export compliance

as part of good international customer service. Develops global processes and procedures, and ensures the standard

implementation in all business units for: employee trade compliance training relevant to job function, due diligence

processes, application of export license exceptions, self-audit procedures, record keeping, document preparation,

and processes that lend themselves to global implementation. Liaises with Director of Internal Audit to follow up

on compliance auditing.

Works with Information Technology (IT) to modify the ERP system and related software ensuring compliance

controls are automated to improve transaction efficiency and provide cost savings, researches and recommends

compliance software packages available to bolster compliance efforts.

Works with Purchasing to create strong partnerships with suppliers on trade compliance requirements to ensure

"fast, flexible and flawless" delivery within a secure supply chain.

As Transportation Manager with a $30MM annual spend, evaluates and coordinates all day-to-day logistics

activities required for the transportation of products via all available modes. This includes the transport of product

both internally and externally that maximizes customer service, reliability and minimizes cost. Negotiates and

manages supplier contracts.

Achievements Establishment of an International Trade Compliance program from scratch including an Export

Compliance Management Program, Trade Compliance Intranet site, formalization of policies, processes and

procedures. Lead the smooth and successful transition of transportation provider at largest distribution center to

new supplier with improved service and reliability, while realizing significant cost savings.

NALCO CHEMICAL COMPANY - Naperville, IL 04/95 12/08

Import/FTA Operations & Compliance Supervisor 05/04 12/08

Import/Export Logistics Team Lead

Reporting to Director of Global Logistics & Transportation, who reports to the President Global Supply Chain,

leads groups of 3 Import and 12 Export/International Customer Service personnel with a12,000 annual order

volume in a $3.9 B chemical manufacturing company with +50% of sales outside the U.S and heavy involvement in

the food, energy, healthcare, industrial and hospitality markets.

Extensive Import/Export Customs clearance and Compliance involvement in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

Company representative to U.S. Customs and Border Protection Service and Canada Border Services Agency.

Experienced with inquiries from CBP,FDA,EPA,USDA, protests, HTS classification disputes, informed compliance

audits, Duty Drawback as well as CBSA audits. Business manager for all customs brokers and freight forwarders.

Familiar with the documentation procedures and requirements of Mexico. Familiar with Incoterms, and C-TPAT.

Extensive experience and knowledge of NAFTA - as company representative with Power of Attorney, as well as

other Free Trade Agreements including Australia-U.S. FTA, Chile-US FTA, and Chile-Canada FTA.

Knowledgeable in applying the product-specific Rules of Origin for each bilateral and multilateral FTA, soliciting

certificates from suppliers, and issuing certificates to customers. Uses FTAs to avoid unnecessary duties and to

provide import savings. Declares origin and HTS of company products.

Oversees all types of import/export shipments including DG via all modes to/from all regions of the world. Works

with all internal departments - procurement, SHE, manufacturing, transportation, as well as outside suppliers,

freight forwarders, airlines, overseas agents and customs brokers to ensure cargo reaches destinations. Working

knowledge of international Letters of Credit and US. Export Administration Regulations (CFR15), Schedule B and

ECCN product classifications. Provides customs compliance guidance to all internal departments and outside

entities regarding valuations, country of origin, marking requirements, documentation requirements.

Achievements $20M+ NAFTA/FTA Savings, 2007 Supply Chain Leadership Excellence Award, FTA program

expansion, institution of a Duty Drawback program, formalization of a dedicated Import Logistics group,

development of Import Best Practices documents.

eBusiness Operations Manager, Customer Service 02/00 05/04

Helps to initiate and implement a Customer Extranet website system. Managed budget and coordinated resources

and efforts of IT, legal, procurement, staff, equipment, vendors and consultants, marketing, and sales.

Achievements Chairmans Achievement Award for bringing the company on-line

Manager of Event Planning 03/98-02/00

Achievements Coordination of 800 people to 2 international meeting locations in < 90 days start to finish.

Marketing Communications Manager 04/95-03/98

Achievements Quali-Key Employee Award for process improvements, worldwide standardization

RETAIL DRUG AND CONVENIENCE STORE INDUSTRY- various locations 05/82 03/95

Various positions up to General Manager & Franchisee directing up to 125 employees

EDUCATION DePaul University - Bachelor of Arts International Business concentration - 1999

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

CCS Certified Customs Specialist

CES Certified Export Specialist

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & DEVELOPMENT Ongoing and has included:

National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America

International Compliance Professionals Association

Society for International Affairs

International Trade Club of Chicago

US Council of International Business - Class INCOTERMS 2010

International Import-Export Institute Class Understanding the ITAR

Unz & Co. - Workshops: Import Operations and Procedures, U.S. Customs Audit & Compliance Assessment

Unz & Co. - Workshops: NAFTA Certification, Tariff Classifications, Export Operations, Int'l Payment Terms

World Academy, CJ Holt & Co - Drawback Workshops

APICS - Principles of Operations Management, Fundamentals of Manufacturing Control

Transportation Systems Solutions Hazardous Materials Certification IATA and IMDG and DOT

Toastmasters International past Officer of Nalco Toastmasters Club

In-House Courses - 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Managing in a Multi-Cultural Environment

In-House Courses Training and Developing Employees, EEO, HR Policies, Harassment, Negotiation Strategy

Language Skills - English and Spanish fluency speak, read and write

Technical Skills - SAP R/3, Oracle, Oracle Transportation Management, JD Edwards, AS400, MS Outlook,

Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, One Note, Project, Visio, Lotus Notes, Sharepoint.

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