JOSEPH SERR

*** *** ****** **** *** ***, Saint Paul, MN 55101 H: 612-***-**** acyrl1@r.postjobfree.com Multi-skilled professional with superb track record of designing innovative and dynamic programs by leveraging the lean principles of continuous process improvement. Possesses a passion for setting industry-standard benchmarks that achieve sustainability. Capable of managing expectations, thrives under pressure, and works effortlessly through ambiguity. Accepts full responsibility for delivering project objectives on time, ahead of schedule, and under budget. Strong multi-cultural experience through living abroad with globally- minded focus. Project Management

Risk Management and Analysis

Policy Implementation

Policy Development

Stakeholder Management

Data Analysis

Business Case Analysis

Internal Auditing

Compliance Management

Compliance Training

Process Management

Legal Compliance

Business Solutions

Business Continuity Planning

Trade Compliance Specialist, 09/2016 to 12/2016

DiaSorin Inc – Stillwater, MN

Designed and implemented standard operating procedure, establishing repeatable process for documenting tariff determinations based on rules of classification and legal precedence--increasing classification accuracy while ensuring continuity and correct duties paid.

Audited import/export documents from brokers/freight forwarders, validating accuracy and ensuring all transactions met trade compliance/regulatory requirements; generated quarterly reviews and scorecard reports to measure performance--identifying trends and assessing corrective action to mitigate compliance risk. Identified and implemented design improvements to legal department's Customer Agreement database; streamlining access to critical documents such as customer agreements and letters of authorization while increasing usability through step-by step work instruction. International Trade Compliance Specialist, 09/2012 to 10/2015 The Donaldson Company Incorporated – Bloomington, MN Pioneered and implemented innovative process designed to measure critical areas of trade risk by leveraging company's information systems; identifying more than 5,5k misclassified saleable parts and a further 4.5k unclassified parts--pinpointing highest areas of trade risk and increasing company's decision-making capabilities.

Designed and built SharePoint website; launching resource hub housing over 50 standard operating procedures and spanning more than 25k unique part numbers, providing instant access to vital trade resources throughout global network--increasing self-sufficiency among global stakeholders while strengthening data-integrity and recordkeeping capabilities.

Executed all operational and project-based functions of role: providing strategic consultation, developing and implementing project plans, interacting with global entities, internal stakeholders, outside counsel, and cross- functional representatives to identify highest areas of supply-chain risk--influencing company-wide global trade policy as well as providing long-term sustainable supply chain solutions throughout global network. PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

SKILLS

WORK HISTORY

Classification Specialist, 10/2011 to 08/2012

Graco Incorporated – Minneapolis, MN

Designed and launched metric-driven audit, a continuous-improvement initiative designed to identify classification and close systemic, process-driven classification gaps; defining requirements and preparing documentation--increasing efficiency and speed over first year while mitigating company's exposure to trade risk.

Designed and presented financial impact to business summary for procedural changes to import process; providing decision-makers necessary information to make evidence-based and data-informed decisions while ensuring accurate, streamlined processing of imported/exported goods. Air Logistics Specialist, 12/2004 to 03/2009

United States Air Force – San Antonio, TX

Deployed to Dar es Salaam Tanzania and Bucharest Romania, collaborating with U.S Embassy to provide logistical support for Air Force One and President of United States through the preparation and processing of more than 1330 tons of cargo-maintaining 100% asset accountability. Tracked movement of 1,256k tons of inbound and outbound cargo during eight-month deployment to Kosovo with NATO; recording all Air Movement statistics for Kosovo Airports in weekly report for Deputy Chief of Staff-- increasing information availability and supply chain capability. Bachelor of Arts: Political Science, 2011

University of Minnesota - Minneapolis, MN

Oxfam America

University of Minnesota Human Rights Center

Wounded Warrior Project

EDUCATION

VOLUNTEER AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH

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