Brian Stout
Taylor,MI
Summary
Efficient Import and Export Coordinator with extensive experience in logistics and international trade. Skilled in coordinating import and export activities, customs clearance and freight forwarding. Demonstrated success in managing multiple projects and nurturing solid relationships with stakeholders.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Air Import/Export Specialist
CEVA Logistics
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Applied working knowledge of International Trade Compliance in reviews of internal processes, procedures and policies governing import and export rules and regulations.
- Prepared shipping documentation, maintaining compliance with US Customs and international regulations.
- Processed customs declarations and maintained records of customs documents.
- Prepared and submitted reports on import and export activity to management.
- Coordinated with internal teams to enable timely ordering, shipping and receipt of goods.
- Negotiated freight rates with carriers for international transportation of goods.
- Advised customers on transportation options, types of carriers or shipping routes.
- Assisted with problem resolution and dispute management relating to import and export activities.
Appliance Delivery Driver
Footprints Transport
- Tracked and maintained records for mileage, fuel usage, and delivery instructions
- Researched and traveled most direct route and delivered items on schedule or ahead of schedule
- Drove delivery vehicles safely for team-leading duration without accidents
- Loaded and unloaded vehicle, delivered packages to customers' doors, and collected payments upon delivery when required
- Inspected the delivery vehicles before and after trips and completed basic repairs to keep each in good working order
- Customs Release Anaylst
Willson International
- Determined if records contained other government agency equities and required external referral
- Reviewed and redacted documents, electronically or manually, using executive order criteria and laws
- Finished all tasks and job duties, adhering to deadlines to avoid delays
- Managed daily data entry tasks in high-volume environment
- Compiled, sorted and verified the original documents prior to data entry
- Evaluated the source paperwork for each project to locate important pieces of information such as customer names and bill totals.
Customs Release Analyst
DHL Global Forwarding
03.2015 - 09.2015
- Supported international trade compliance regulations, training, and audit programs for offices around globe
- Responded to customer inquiries and follow-up to drive issue resolution and customer satisfaction
- Maintained accurate classification history and client databases to promote audit integrity
- Worked with government agents to clear goods through customs and quarantine systems
- Prepared important and export documentation in compliance with customs requirements, helping customers quickly receive goods.
Customs Release Analyst
Buckland Global Trade Services
03.2014 - 09.2015
- Classify goods according to tariff coding system
- Prepare and process import and export documentation according to customs regulations, laws, or procedures
- Sign documents on behalf of clients, using powers of attorney
- Clear goods through customs and to their destinations for clients
- Stay abreast of changes in import or export laws or regulations by reading current literature, attending meetings or conferences, or conferring with colleagues.
Education
GED -
MyGED
Skills
- Mechanical Critical Thinking
- Operation Monitoring Equipment Maintenance
- Troubleshooting Repairing
- Import and Export Operations
- Work Orders
- Customer Inquiries
- Computer Technology
Certification
TSA Certified
Timeline
Air Import/Export Specialist
CEVA Logistics
03.2022 - 06.2023
Customs Release Analyst
DHL Global Forwarding
03.2015 - 09.2015
Customs Release Analyst
Buckland Global Trade Services
03.2014 - 09.2015
Appliance Delivery Driver
Footprints Transport
Willson International
GED -
MyGED