8/6/2019 Licensed Customs Broker, Trade Compliance Manager,
Customs Compl
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Susan B. Malames836 Oakridge Street SWNorth Canton, Ohio
44720(330) 498-0707
Objective: To obtain a challenging position in the trade
compliance field that will enable me to utilize my 14 years
ofimport/export compliance experience, my Customs broker's license,
and excellentcommunication, Word, Excel andPowerPoint skills.
Education: Stark State College of Technology, North Canton,
Ohio. January 2009 -May 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, 1992. Baldwin-Wallace
College, Berea, OhioGraduated Magna Cum Laude
Licenses: Customs Broker's License, 1997
Experience:
03/05 - 06/06 Avery Dennison Corp., Fasson Roll N.A.,
Painesville, OHImport/Export Trade Compliance ManagerResponsible
for ensuring company followed all governmental regulations
pertainin
g to imports and exports into and out of the United States and
Canada.Worked with US Customs and other divisions during a Focused
Assessment.
04/04 - 03/05 Contractor to KMZR, Painesville, OHSpecial Project
Trade ConsultantPerformed trade compliance risk assessment
evaluations for 6 Avery Dennison divisions in conjunction with KMZR
attorneys.Provided training to Avery Dennison personnel pertaining
to import requirementssuch as classification, broker compliance and
NAFTA.
10/03 - 04/04 Eagle Global Logistics, Akron, OHImport Operations
ManagerWorked exclusively with Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
and their vendors to ensu
re compliance of imports.Investigated compliance concerns on
behalf of Goodyear.Supervised import department of 4 associates.
Responsible for training employeesand ensuring timely and
compliance completion of work.
03/01 - 08/03 Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, Lincoln,
ALAdministrator, Trade ComplianceLead and directed 3 associates and
distributed duties within the group.Worked closely with management,
Customs, brokers and vendors to ensure import compliance.
05/99 - 03/01 MSAS/Fenton (EXEL) Global Logistics, Cleveland,
OHRegional Compliance Associate
Developed and conducted antidumping/countervailing duty training
for regional associates.Assisted import teams and importing
customers with classification and compliancequestions.
08/97 - 11/98 Big Lots (Consolidated Stores, Inc.), Columbus,
OHImport SpecialistClassified many types of merchandise and
recovered over $100,000 in duty refunds.Interacted extensively with
Customs and broker during Compliance Assessment (CAT
