Anthony J Bonno
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Resourceful Customs Specialist known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in regulatory compliance, customs brokerage, and international trade laws. Excel in problem-solving, communication, and adaptability, ensuring smooth customs processes and compliance with all regulations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Trade Customs Specialist
Apex Logistics
Erlanger, KY
01.2022 - Current
- Reviewed and processed customs documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Conducted research on tariff classifications, origin of goods, export control requirements, and other trade-related matters.
- Monitored changes in global regulatory laws to ensure compliance with current policies and procedures.
- Assisted in resolving issues that arose during shipment clearance processes at ports of entry and exit.
- Coordinated communication between internal departments regarding necessary documents for customs clearance purposes.
- Provided guidance and training to staff members on customs regulations and best practices.
- Resolved disputes between parties involved in cross-border transactions while adhering to relevant laws.
- Monitored shipments and obtained clearance from customs and other agencies.
- Adhered to standard operating procedures for every customer's account and data to maintain consistent service levels.
Exports Coordinator
Kuehne + Nagel
Erlanger, KY
07.2019 - 01.2022
- Provide excellent customer service and ongoing commitment to quality and data integrity.
- Prepare, handle, and process documentation needed for air export consolidations.
- Interact and collaborate closely with the air export departments in the region.
- Arrange bookings with carriers, optimize cargo consolidations.
- Ensure timely processing and delivery to the airport, constant communication with the warehouse team, and truck Dispatch during the consolidation process.
- Track and trace shipments, monitor vendor performance, address, and resolve service irregularities.
- Contribute to maintaining strong relationships with vendors and internal customers.
- Maintain compliance standards at all times, including internal policies and procedures, external government regulations, and customer requirements.
- Meet key performance indicators (KPIs) to support department, branch, product, and company goals.
- Responsible for daily updating and monitoring of reporting tools.
- Understand department process flow, constantly looking for areas of improved efficiency.
- Support the pricing team on rate quotes.
Education
2 -YR Vocational Electronics Degree - Electronics
WESTERN HILLS HIGH SCHOOL
Cincinnati, OH05-1997
Skills
- Customs Compliance Documentation
- Transportation Planning
- Import/Export Compliance Management
- Delivery Oversight
- Import management
- Decision-Making
- Workplace Professionalism
- Transportation Coordination
- Import declaration management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Customer Support
- Problem-Solving
- Continuous Improvement
- Multitasking Abilities
- Warehouse Management
- Logistics Coordination
- Customs clearance management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Goods clearance
Projects
Proactively take leads to implement new carriers, test runs (trials) and to ensure they satisfy DHL requirements Actively participate and lead weekly/monthly audits to ensure and satisfy internal and external ratings Collaborate with Entry/BTO and Special Accounts to kaizen workflow and processes between DHL departments Working with Origin countries to improve quality with proper paperwork for smooth arrival and clearance Heavily involved with CBP/AG setting up staging areas and organization of bond cages in preparation of a new GTW
Training
- Dangerous Goods 6 Certified
- Trained close to 75 agents on CIS Designated Security Course Facilitators / Inter-departmental on the job
- Technically trained on systems including but not limited to: Editrade, AMS, ACA, DCE, Salog, AES
Awards
- 2014 Q1 Everyday Specialist – Delivering Great Service Quality
- 2014 Q2 Everyday Specialist – Going the Extra Mile
- 2014 Employee of the Year
- 2018 Q1 CIS Silver Pin Award – Driving High Performance and Motivated People
Recommendations
Available Upon Request
Accomplishments
- 2014 Quarter One Employee of the Quarter
- 2014 Quarter Two Employee of the Quarter
- 2014 DHL Employee of the Year of the Americas
- October 2024 Commendation Letter for Exceptional Performance and Dedication to my Role
Certification
- CAT6 Dangerous Goods certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Trade Customs Specialist
Apex Logistics
01.2022 - Current
Exports Coordinator
Kuehne + Nagel
07.2019 - 01.2022
2 -YR Vocational Electronics Degree - Electronics
WESTERN HILLS HIGH SCHOOL
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