Christian Szymanski
Katy,TX
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trade Compliance Manager
Charter Brokerage, LLC
04.2023 - Current
- Manage regulatory compliance for the importation of petroleum, petrochemical, and metal products for major oil companies, financial institutions, and trading companies
- Administer guidance to ensure importers conduct their business in compliance with US Customs and Border Protection regulations
- Manage risk mitigation and trade audits for import and export transactions; develop, update, and enforce trade compliance policies and procedures
- Develop and deliver internal and external trade compliance training
- Maintain and prepare responses to Customs & Border Protection Form 28s, Requests for Information
- Compose Protest in response to Form 29s, Notices of Action (Taken)
- Successfully mitigated extensive penalties issued by Customs & Border Protection through submission of Petitions of Relief for Notices of Penalty or Liquidated Damages Incurred and Demand for Payment
Import Operations Manager
Charter Brokerage, LLC
02.2018 - 04.2023
- Responsible for managing a team of Customs entry writers, ensuring superior import compliance (HTS, COO, Customs valuation, FTAs)
- Implement team policies to improve processes and procedures to achieve the prescribed goals and company objectives
- Coordinate onboarding of new clients, including process set-up and import compliance training, and manage client relations
- Establishing procedures and developing controls to identify risk areas and eliminate risk of Customs penalties.
Vessel Imports Team Lead
Charter Brokerage, LLC
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Oversee quality assurance operations by auditing high-risk import data such as: Classification, value, quantity, origin, timing of entry
- Support top-priority accounts to stabilize operations and ensure certain needs are met
- Overhauled document intake and knowledge management systems to ensure record keeping requirements complied.
International Trade Specialist
Charter Brokerage, LLC
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Arrange Customs clearance for merchandise imported into the United States via Air, Pipeline, Rail, Truck, and Vessel
- Review commercial documentation to ensure timely and accurate Customs import filing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge12.2013
Skills
- US Import Regulations
- HTSUS Classification
- Process Development
- Document Analysis
- Data Evaluation
Certification
Customs Broker License, CBP, 09/01/2021
Timeline
Trade Compliance Manager
Charter Brokerage, LLC
04.2023 - Current
Import Operations Manager
Charter Brokerage, LLC
02.2018 - 04.2023
Vessel Imports Team Lead
Charter Brokerage, LLC
01.2017 - 01.2018
International Trade Specialist
Charter Brokerage, LLC
01.2014 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Louisiana State University
Similar Profiles
Ariana CoxAriana Cox
Duty Drawback Manager at Charter Brokerage, LLCDuty Drawback Manager at Charter Brokerage, LLC
Keith CabreraKeith Cabrera
IT Service Desk Engineer at Charter Brokerage LLCIT Service Desk Engineer at Charter Brokerage LLC
Dimitre YousifDimitre Yousif
Luxury Real Estate Agent at Icon Realty Brokerage, LLC & Icon Realty ManagementLuxury Real Estate Agent at Icon Realty Brokerage, LLC & Icon Realty Management
Daniel D. TrejoDaniel D. Trejo
Marketing & Design Coordinator at Christ ClinicMarketing & Design Coordinator at Christ Clinic
Van LawhornVan Lawhorn
Facilities Maintenance Supervisor at Inspection Experts Inc.Facilities Maintenance Supervisor at Inspection Experts Inc.