Salt Lake Senior Manager

KELLY DUBOIS JOHNSON

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SUMMARY: Highly effective manager with exceptional communication skills, currently working in Trade Compliance, but open to change in role.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

L3Harris Technologies, Salt Lake City, Utah (2006-Present)

Senior Manager, Global Trade Office; Empowered Official (2011-Present)

Segment and Sector Responsibilities:

Responsible for timely and diplomatic communication with U.S. Government entities, Corporate, Divisions, and local employees

Lead team in successful State Department audit and visit; received “best in class” feedback

Manage personnel in Salt Lake City and San Diego, including: Empowered Officials, Export Compliance Coordinators, Traffic Compliance Officers, Anti-Bribery Officer, Anti-Tamper Engineer, Export Engineer

Manage and continuously improve Compliance Program, working closely with Corporate

Appointed as Empowered Official for several Divisions of L3Harris

Host Monthly Export/Legal Telecon with 80+ attendees

Execute assignments from General Counsel

Determine issues of public release; provided re-write as needed for external communications

Review/approve license and agreement applications and documentation prior to submittal

Create and maintain collaborative relationships with other department leads: Product Development, Business Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, Contracts, Legal, HR, Security, Supply Chain and Shipping and Receiving

Collaborate externally with Corporate Global Trade Group and General Counsel

Member: Continuous Improvement (CI) Council

Member: Insider Threat Panel

Member: Business Change Control Board (BCCB)

Knowledge and Skills:

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Public speaking – highly adept at addressing small and large groups

Diplomacy – understanding audience and tailoring messaging appropriately

Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities

Demonstrated expertise in high-stress communication and issues management

Creative thinking and innovative attention to detail

Proven ability to work both collaboratively and independently

Motivational leadership – ability to retain team members and create synergy and camaraderie

Export Compliance Coordinator (ECC) (2006-2011)

Worked with program managers, engineers and Corporate to write/prepare Technical Assistance Agreements (TAAs) and export license applications to State Department

Obtained public release clearance for various materials, presentations, articles, product data sheets

Presented “Lunch and Learn” and international travel briefings to variety of audiences to ensure compliance with import/export policies and procedures

Ongoing use of Title 22, CFR 120-130, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

General understanding of freight forwarders, customs brokers

Team Lead, Technical Writing and Editing Group (2004-2006)

Created new team of technical writers and editors. Made hiring decisions, managed team workflow and deadlines.

Worked with marketing personnel and engineers to create presentations, proposals, white papers, data sheets, and journal articles.

Space Dynamics Laboratory, Utah State University Research Foundation, Logan, Utah, (June, 1990 – August, 2004).

Program Liaison, Sr. Technical Writer, Documentation Manager

Managed documentation for Russian/American Observation Satellite (RAMOS) Program

Worked closely with State Department personnel to review and approve documents for foreign disclosure and public release

Regular travel to Russia, Boston, and Washington, D.C.

Attended U.S./Russian Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs); documented agreements reached and actions required

Herald Journal, Logan, Utah (2000- 2006)

Humor Columnist

Authored “For No Apparent Reason,” bi-monthly humor column

Circulation 50,000

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science Degree in English, Utah State University, 1990

Political Science Minor

Post-graduate coursework

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