Annette Burton
Customs Trade Coordinator
Memphis,TN
Summary
Dynamic Customs Trade Coordinator at FedEx Gateway Operations with expertise in import compliance and trade documentation. Proven ability to enhance logistics efficiency and foster teamwork, ensuring adherence to customs regulations. Recognized for meticulous attention to detail and problem-solving skills, contributing to streamlined operations and safeguarding company reputation.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Customs Trade Coordinator -S2
FedEx Gateway Operations
10.2018 - Current
- Supported trade documentation processes to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Assisted in coordinating logistics for timely delivery of goods and services.
- Gained proficiency in inventory management systems to track shipments effectively.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline communication across departments.
- Safeguarded company reputation by meticulously ensuring compliance with all relevant trade laws and regulations, including those pertaining to embargoed countries or restricted goods.
- Prepared and submitted reports on import and export activity to management.
- Assisted with problem resolution and dispute management relating to import and export activities.
- Prepared and processed import and export documentation according to customs regulations, laws or procedures.
Human Resources Administrator /Senior Finance Manager
Memphis City Schools / Memphis Shelby County Schools
04.2005 - 08.2016
- Coordinated recruitment processes, streamlining communication between candidates and hiring managers.
- Managed employee onboarding, enhancing integration through structured orientation programs.
- Developed training materials, improving staff development and compliance with company policies.
- Administered benefits programs, ensuring accurate enrollment and employee understanding of options.
- Managed employee data and privacy to keep employee data confidential per organizational privacy policies.
- Handled on-boarding process for newly hired employees, which included distribution of all paperwork.
- Managed payroll and timekeeping to track hours and accurately pay employees.
- Maintained accurate employee records through diligent documentation of personal information, job history, performance evaluations, and other relevant data.
- Prepared new hire letters, employee contracts, and corporate policies.
- Conducted thorough exit interviews with departing employees to gather feedback on company culture and identify areas for improvement.
- Updated HR database with new employee information, changes in benefits, and other details.
- Answered employee inquiries regarding health benefits and 401k options.
- Managed complex benefits administration tasks, ensuring timely enrollment and accurate record-keeping for all employees.
- Managed employee leaves of absence, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and maintaining clear communication channels between employees and management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Remington College
Memphis, TN03-2015
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Southeast College of Technology
Memphis, TN01-2004
Skills
- Import compliance
- Trade documentation
- Customs regulations
- Data analysis
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Professional ethics
- Documentation skills
- Relationship building
Timeline
Customs Trade Coordinator -S2
FedEx Gateway Operations
10.2018 - Current
Human Resources Administrator /Senior Finance Manager
Memphis City Schools / Memphis Shelby County Schools
04.2005 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Remington College
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Southeast College of Technology