Leslie Boskey
*** ******* ******, *********, ** *0253
Tel: 678-***-**** Email: ********@*********.***
Objective
Opportunity with an established forwarding/brokerage company to utilize knowledge of Brokerage Compliance, Customs Regulations, and expertise in Perishables clearances.
Credentials
• U.S. CBP – Licensed Customs Broker
• NCBFAA – Certified Customs Specialist
Industry Experience
• Worked with U.S. Department of Commerce-International Trade Administration and USDA to establish new policies and procedures for the Port of Atlanta Inspection Station.
• Propelled the Port of Atlanta Plant Inspection Station to #2 in the US Eastern Region based on volume.
• Compliant and practiced in US Customs and Border Protection Regulations
• Managed all aspects of customs brokerage business.
Current Employment
Leslie Boskey CHB Sep 2000 to Present
Owner / Sole Proprietor
• Created the company to act as brokerage agent for Trading Partners, Inc. to replace their previous external customs broker.
• Specialize in clearing Perishables (Plant Cuttings) entering the Port of Atlanta.
• Validate shipping documents to ensure all permits are compliant and properly filed by overseas origin ports prior to departure.
• Orchestrate the transfer of cargo for inspection at the Port of Atlanta Plant Inspection Station
• Arrange treatment or destruction in accordance with USDA and Pan American Logistics for any pest(s) detected.
• Coordinate prompt retrieval and delivery after inspection for final customer delivery.
Employment History
CTS Global Supply Chain Solutions Jan 2011 – Jun 2011
Import Customs Brokerage Operations
• Consulted, advised, and implemented improvements for Remote Location Filing (RLF), ACE access, ACH, and preparation of monthly duty/tax statements.
• Daily Brokerage operations, including documentation, compliance with government agencies, shipment tracking, customer service, ISF 10+2 Filings, customs entries.
• Reviewed business partner relationships, including customer SOP’s, vendor rates, and cost structures.
Mallory Alexander International Nov 2005 – Mar 2007
Import Customs Brokerage Operations
• Supported operations for import customs entries.
• Researched HTS and Customs Regulations to classify commodities.
• Facilitated shipment entries to FDA, USDA, Fish and Wildlife.
Trading Partners, Inc. May 1994 – Nov 2005
Customs Broker
• Performed yearly Customs Compliance audits.
• Prior Disclosures to correct previous entries completed by external broker.
• Developed specialized skills for perishable commodities and obtained licenses in coordination with Trading Partners, Inc.