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Tathiana Urdaneta
Professional Summary
Professional in Economy with Master studies in Customs & International Commerce and extensive work experience in the areas of services, business and government in areas of import and export. This experience has allowed to obtain in-depth practical knowledge with which I have made positive economic impact in every job I have held in my career. In a broader sense, I have developed a high capacity in the following areas of the procurement side of the business: International transportation of goods
– International Insurance - International payment options – Packaging – Inspection - Documentation and the legal aspects of the procurement
(imports) and the sales (exports) phases – Knowledge of the logistics process from origin to destination of different merchandise, including all aspects that influence the logistics - from the company point of view (like customs and services). I offer my best disposition to serve with efficacy and professionalism in my future employment.
Professional in Economy with Master studies in Customs & International Commerce and extensive work experience in the areas of services, business and government. Developed a high capacity in the following areas of the procurement side of the business: International transportation of goods, International Insurance, International payment options, Documentation and the legal aspects of the procurement (imports) and the sales (exports) phases, Knowledge of the logistics process from origin to destination of different merchandise, including all aspects that influence the logistics, Procurement experience Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem- solving skills.
Work History
Self Employed Services - Inmigration Paralegal
Houston
04/2023 - Current
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Fulshear, TX 77441
Skills
● Efficient and Proactive
Ability to handle several tasks
simultaneously
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Attitude of permanent professional
actualization
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Excellent team player with great
initiative and motivation to reach the
organization's goals
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● Leadership
Good analytical ability & Problem-
Solving
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● Strong leadership skills
● Coaching & developing others
● SAP
● Bilingual (Spanish and English)
● Teamwork and Collaboration
Education
01/2001
Administration & Hacienda National
School, Venezuela
Venezuela
MBA: International Commerce
01/1997
Administration & Hacienda National
School, Venezuela
Venezuela
Master of Science: Customs And
International Business
Teknacorp USA, Inc - Logistics & Expediting Professional & Procurement
01/2009 - 01/2022
Met with clients to gather information, prepare documentation, and determine necessary actions.
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Explained visa rules and regulations to comply with Department of Labor and Department of State standards.
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Contributed to client case file preparation and verified inclusion of required documentation.
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Analyzed client documentation and history to determine eligibility for immigration-related benefits.
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Created and managed processes and procedures to coordinate documentation for visa processing on immigrant and non-immigrant applications.
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Filed correspondence and legal documents in correct client files and transmitted applicable documentation to courts and government agencies.
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Assisted clients with immigration application completion to improve timeliness of case review and disposition.
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Monitored immigration law developments and procedural changes to improve client service quality and case outcomes.
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Prepared affidavits, waivers, translations, and asylum requests for ongoing cases.
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Ensure the correct, adequate and timely dispatch of merchandise, as well as the supervision of all activities related to logistics, inventory management, distribution and transportation, optimizing the necessary resources
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Direct, evaluate and control the import process according to the requirements of the organization and current legal regulations
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Review the logistics budget and material delivery conditions prior to project start-up
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Contact supplier to arrange inspection date, update inspection schedule with this information
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Authorize the supplier to pack for removal of material when physical release is ready
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Elaborate and send purchase orders for supplies, services and mission supplies
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● Evaluate the Performance of Service Providers and Mission Supplies Determine the type of packaging to be used according to the product to be shipped and the delivery site agreed with the customer
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● Send to warehouse packing and packaging conditions per order
● Prepare and send packing list and labels to supplier or warehouse
● Review transportation rate for delivery of material to the customer
● Prepare documents for product transport
Process the import of the product into the destination country and prepare transportation arrangements between the port, airport or border of entry to the destination country and the customer's facility
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● Real-time updating of inventory in SAP
01/1995
University of Zulia, Venezuela
Venezuela
Associate of Applied Science: Political
Economy
Pdvsa Services, INC - International Procurement
01/2008 - 01/2009
Servitrans, Inc - Cargo Agent
01/2007 - 01/2008
Maintain the matrix of automatic notices and duties up to date for Mexico importation (for DDP deliveries)
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Development of new suppliers of services for packing material, transportation and Cargo agencies
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● Keep customers informed about all shipments
● Other functions inherent to the position assigned by the company. Responsible for individual purchasing processes from receipt of requisition to issuance of purchase orders
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Analyze and execute purchases that involve moderate to complex contractual and/or commercial terms with no supervision
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● Submit on a monthly basis a cost saving report
● Review requests for change orders
Develop and support customer relations in order to maintain optimum communications
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● Assist with claims for material received out of specifications
● Register potential suppliers
Develop and administer purchase orders by forming bid panels, issuing bid request
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● Coordinating answer to bidder questions
Analyze bids considering complies with specs, delivery time, delivery point and payment terms
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● Prepare commercial bid summaries and recommendations Evaluate and solve moderate to complex procurement situations involving field expediting and others
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Ability to preside in both English and Spanish over meetings between clients and vendors in order to comply with client requirements without supervision
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● Ability to see inventory levels
Negotiations of delivery and payment in order to assure timely arrival of material and services
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● Analyze and issue a Bid Tab for all competitive processes.
● Prepare maritime bids
Research alternative maritime routes for atypical destinations and initiate contact to establish tariffs
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● Follow-up of shipment in transit
Send notification to different destination offices about processed shipments
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● Notify clients of their shipments
● Monthly costs relations as opposed to billing in ocean freight
● Process and finalizing bookings
● Coordinate directly with vendor shipment deliveries Arrange internal transportation services for pick-up, delivery or movement material
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Cascopet - International Procurement
01/2003 - 01/2004
Baker Hughes, Baker Oil Tool Division - Traffic and Customs Supervisor
01/1998 - 01/2003
Direct coordination with client about documentation, shipping and operative details
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● Elaborate profit reports for the company service activities. Responsible for developing the company manual for imports procedures and support for installation and application of ISO-9000
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● Assisted in the procurement process of equipments and materials
● Followed-up merchandise in transit
● Oversaw imports documentation
● Coordinated the imports process with custom agents
● Selected vendors for especial materials
Processed requirements for the different areas of Operations in two counties
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Issued and processed job orders and supervising the procurement process with different vendors.
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● Reduction of 40% in airfreight and 20% in the ocean freight Reduction of 80% of the inland freight for the export & import merchandise
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Advised the purchasing department on the import of machinery and equipment for the plant's production with regard to the terms of negotiation as a means of payment, INCOTERM appropriate to use, better freight and insurance
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Charged and responsible for all exports to the world, the handling of documentation, process, freight, etc
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● To the 78 international clients of the manufacturing facility Managed the elaboration of manual procedures of the Department of Traffic and Customs Baker Hughes, Baker Oil Tools Division
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Coordinated packaging for the goods according to the restrictions on the transport company for its proper handling for export
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Undertook the documentation required to perform the Temporary Import and DRAW BACK of the manufacturing facility
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Responsible for communicating and transmitting documentation for exports to each customer of the manufacturing facility
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Participated in the implementation of the SAP system, in charge of the entire database necessary for the logistics department as freight rates for freight as air, maritime and Courier and administrative expenses and customs involved with the process, in addition to actively participating in the tests of the system in the module purchases and exports
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Commissioned by the plant to report the results of the plant material for exports to the managers of the plant and in some cases people in the corporate office
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VASA Customs Agency - Operations Supervisor
01/1997 - 01/1998
International Commerce Institute (ICE) - Exports Promoter 01/1994 - 01/1997
Participated in active coordination with the department of production, planning and quality of all materials relating to goods destined International
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● Coordinated the land and air transport of goods destined Revised of the custom agent bills for services rendered, as well as coordinated activities with them
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● Revised and checked the manual procedure purchases. Participated in international commerce forums and seminars as a company representative
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Responsible for preparing all the customs agency documentation for all imports and exports
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Coordinated clients shipping and deliveries from and to ports and airports
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Responsible for the documentation of consolidated merchandise from different places in the United States, as well as the merchandise liberation process and billing of such services.
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Assisted potential exporting clients and companies with documentation and requirements of exports, as well as information about ports of destination
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Prepared information about the different stages of the export process to be distributed among potential clients
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● Validated Certificate of Origin for products to be exported Registered and analyzed exports database about exports quantities, amounts in dollars, destination countries, and other details.
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English-Spanish
Bilingual English Spanish
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual