Steven M. Hupp

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Berea, OH **017-1564

Home Phone/Fax: 440-***-****

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position where my extensive knowledge and successful experience in the international trade industry can be utilized for the benefit of both my employer and my personal and professional growth.

QUALIFICATIONS

Motivated, disciplined, and goal-oriented with a strong attention to detail. Extensive knowledge of the international trade market with an MBA in International Management. Excellent communication and analytical skills with significant leadership experience. Able to perform exceptionally well under time sensitive and pressure filled situations.

WORK HISTORY

07/13 – Present Customs Brokerage Manager/DSV Air and Sea, Inc. – Cleveland, OH Office.

Responsible for the Customs clearance, payment of duties and fees to Customs, and final delivery of over sixty air and ocean import shipments into the United States on a monthly basis.

Resolve all compliance and classification issues with U.S. Customs for all entries submitted for Customs release.

Manage six person department in the Customs clearance of entries.

08/12 –5/13 Loan Officer/Proficio Mortgage Ventures – Independence, OH office.

Responsible for assisting homeowners in the refinance of their homes.

01/05 – 5/31/12 Import Manager/UTC Overseas Inc. – Cleveland OH Office.

Responsible for the Customs clearance, payment of duties and fees to Customs, and final delivery of over sixty air and ocean import shipments into the United States on a monthly basis.

Resolve all compliance and classification issues with U.S. Customs for all entries submitted for Customs release.

Present quotes to importers seeking to bring imported shipments into the United States.

10/01 – 01/05 Import Director/Owner, Hupp U.S.A. Brokerage Services, Inc.

Submit entries to Customs via both the automated broker interface system and manually for the timely release of shipments imported into the United States.

Ensure proper inspection documentation and logistical movement occurs for import entries requiring further intensive exam review by U.S. Customs.

Present timely payment of duty to U.S. Customs for released entries via entry summary process.

2/01 – 10/01 Import Manager, Licensed Customs Broker, Worldlink International Inc. – Cleveland OH Office.

Managed the operations of the district office in the logistical and Customs related requirements involved in the importation of goods into the United States for exclusive client accounts in the Northeastern Ohio region.

Developed and maintained exceptional customer relations within the international trade marketplace to include with U.S. Customs and other governmental agencies.

Coordinated, implemented, and maintained procedures established by main office in the efficient and timely logistical movement of imported goods both into and within the United States.

Ensured proper entry and duty payment of imported goods submitted to U.S. Customs for release were in compliance with the procedures established by the Federal Trade Regulations of the United States.

11/96 – 2/01 Import Analyst, Emery Customs Brokers of Emery Worldwide

Classified and evaluated over a hundred shipments per week of commodities imported into the United States in accordance with the Harmonized Tariff Schedule and it’s “general rules of interpretation”.

Handled the clearance and release of imported goods for specialized national corporate accounts generating over $100,000 in annual corporate revenue.

Responsible for the processing of shipments involving specialized and technical Customs release procedures to include temporary importation bonds, duty direct payments, and government contract entries.

7/93-6/96 Registered Securities Representative, Fidelity Investments

Performed investment transactions on different brokerage products encompassing stocks, bonds, and mutual funds in a fast-paced, pressure-filled environment for customer retail accounts.

Facilitated client investment decisions and developed customer base through timely, efficient, and comprehensive presentations of product and service information.

Resolved customer account and product inquiries through research and analysis with the highest level of quality customer service provided.

EDUCATION

8/91-4/93 Masters of Business Administration (MBA) in International Management, University of Dallas, Texas.

9/77-3/82 Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and Political Science, Bowling Green State University, Ohio.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Licensed Customs Broker

Honorable Military Discharge

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