David D. Berry

*** *** ***** *****, *******, AL *5758

Mobile: 256-***-****

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Port Director - 1995 to 2016, Customs and Border Protection, Huntsville, AL

ºManaged Port Operations and controlled the processing of over $3 Billion of imported products and annual collection of $65 million, developed, implemented and enforced the trade compliance, policies and regulations regarding the import and export of cargos. Worked with local and national customs brokers, importers, exporters, passengers and carriers passing through port operations. Prepared budgets, performed analysis of personnel costing to assignments. Worked with all Intelligence aspects within Law Enforcement, TEDAC, FBI. Provided Intelligence and Analytical products for Intelligence Communities as part of position on persons and goods being imported or export.

ºWatch Commander for National Targeting Center - Provided Realtime Intelligence for Passengers and Cargo Entering and Exiting the United States. Provide daily, Weekly and Monthly Intelligence Reports.

ºRepresented Customs with officials with other government agencies, importers, exporters, carriers, and the traveling public to explain and implement the various regulations and Export/Import laws.

ºOversaw Port Operations on exports from the United States using the Automated Export System (AES) program; Customs Exodus program/Operation Shield America to Defense Contracts and Department Of Defense organizations; the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT); Container Security Initiative (SCI) and 24-hour rule programs. Develop and refine processes and procedures for national and local initiatives.

ºDeveloped operation manuals and training plans for Customs management of policies and procedures.

ºHeld Top Secret clearance.

Program Manager - 1992 to 1995, U.S. Customs Service Headquarters, Washington D.C.

ºDeveloped Customs Service national policies in Export enforcement and facilitation.

ºWrote Customs regulations, Customs Directives and Standard Operating Procedures, which comply with the various export agencies regulations; the International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

ºPlanned and managed national export control budgets.

ºDeveloped and promoted the purchasing of equipment and personnel for export control programs and special operations.

ºRepresented the Customs Service in negotiations with other government agencies.

ºGave speeches and presentations to outbound organizations, such as the Society for International Affairs concerning Customs Service Export policies and requirements.

ºWrote and implemented national operational plans.

ºMaintained inventory records of national specialized x-ray equipment, vehicles and staffing.

Senior Inspector – 1984 to 1992, U.S. Customs Service DFW and LAX International Airports

ºDuties as a Senior Inspector were varied and vast in the International environment of processing passengers and cargo. Processed and inspected passengers and cargo arriving and departing the United States.

SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite software (WORD, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Familiar with SAP and other ERP Systems

Have strong communication skills (oral and public)

Team leader, results driven, and responsible, able to work independently, including problem-solving

Ability to take initiative and determine appropriate actions logically

Sound reasoning and ability to present ideas clearly and succinctly

EDUCATION

BS - Law Enforcement – George Mason University

Associate Degree – Police Science - Northern Virginia Community College

AFFILIATIONS

North Alabama International Trade Association

AWARDS

26 Superior Achievement Awards - Port Director 1984 through 2015

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