Angelika Hirtler
Jonesville,NC
Summary
Efficient Import Specialist with extensive experience in logistics and international trade compliance. Skilled in coordinating import and export activities, Customs clearance and regulations, export control, and freight forwarding. Demonstrated success in managing multiple projects and nurturing solid relationships with stakeholders, as well as facilitating a high standard of operation in collaborating with multiple business groups. Passed October 2023 Customs Broker License Exam; application currently under review.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
North America Import/Export Specialist
Sealed Air Corp.
04.2022 - Current
- Streamline import/export processes by implementing efficient documentation and filing systems.
- Manage international trade operations.
- Perform monthly audits of bond usage.
- Perform monthly entry audits.
- Assign Harmonized System codes at global level for all Sealed Air territories.
- Trained new team members on import/export procedures and best practices, increasing overall department efficiency.
- Perform regular HTS audits of internationally traded Sealed Air goods, including the goods for all Sealed Air subsidiaries.
- Qualify goods for Free Trade Agreements, providing certificates where applicable.
International Logistics Coordinator
Sealed Air Corporation
07.2016 - 04.2022
- Arrange ocean, air, and ground exports for numerous territories, including intercompany and direct-to-customer shipments
- Assigned Harmonized Schedule Codes for Sealed Air North America.
- Performed monthly audits of all US imports.
- Calculated import duties and fees for various business units.
- Reduced customs clearance delays by ensuring accurate documentation and timely communication with regulatory agencies.
Engineering Services Administrative Assistant
Sealed Air Corporation
01.2012 - 07.2016
- Oversee Engineering Change Order Process
- Monitor tariff classifications for all products maintained at Danbury plant.
- Supported executive staff through travel arrangement, expense reports, scheduling conferences both on and off site, and onboarding for interns and new-hires, and preparing crucial documents.
Administrative Assistant
The Premier Group
01.2007 - 01.2012
- General Administrative Duties
Assistant Manager of Operations
Guitar Center
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Inventory Control
- Security
- Shipping/Receiving
- Technical and Sales Support
- Loss Prevention
Education
Mechanical Engineering Technology -
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Waterbury, CT01.2016
Skills
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Visio
- SAP
- AutoCAD
- Solidworks
- Harmonized Tariff
- Free Trade Agreements / USMCA
- Customs Bonds
- Export control compliance
- Export documentation proficiency
- International Shipping Coordination
- Trade Compliance Monitoring
- ACE Portal
Accomplishments
2015-01-01, Waterbury State Technical College Alumni Association Award
2023-10-25, Passed Customs Broker License Exam
Activities
Girls & STEM Expo, Naugatuck Valley Community College - Volunteered as assistant and speaker.
"Manufacture Your Future" Student Expo, Naugatuck Valley Community College - Coordinated curriculum and designed experimental apparatuses for group learning activities.
References
Available upon request
Timeline
North America Import/Export Specialist
Sealed Air Corp.
04.2022 - Current
International Logistics Coordinator
Sealed Air Corporation
07.2016 - 04.2022
Engineering Services Administrative Assistant
Sealed Air Corporation
01.2012 - 07.2016
Administrative Assistant
The Premier Group
01.2007 - 01.2012
Assistant Manager of Operations
Guitar Center
01.2005 - 01.2007
Mechanical Engineering Technology -
Naugatuck Valley Community College