Denise Chalmers Selvage

Experienced with regulatory compliance and risk assessment. Utilizes strong analytical skills to identify and mitigate potential compliance issues. Knowledge of industry standards and best practices ensures organizational adherence to regulatory requirements. Demonstrated effective problem-solving and communication skills in fast-paced environments.

• US Customs Broker License, #41120, 05/01/22
• M.S. in Management and Leadership, Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, UT
• B.S. in Mathematics, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY

• Apex Systems, contracted to Corteva Agriscience, R&D Trade Compliance Specialist, 03/01/23, Present, Ally with researchers to provide all pertinent information using internal systems to expedite importing of R&D samples., Reduced time from initial request to okay to ship to fewer than 4 business days., Provide clearance information to Corteva’s Customs broker including, but not limited to, current tariff codes, PGA approvals, permits, and clearance information., Collaborate with couriers to move samples and equipment to North American campuses., Amenable to problem solving or working tangentially to my scope for the R&D team.
• Denise Selvage Tutoring, Indianapolis, IN, Premium Tutor, 03/01/13, Present, Develop and deliver individualized training programs for future successful students across the educational spectrum., Stimulate student interest by personalizing instructions and providing examples with which the student can relate., Coach and train elementary, secondary, and post-secondary students, primarily in Mathematics and Science courses., Maximize strengths and mitigate weaknesses of students preparing for college boards.
• FedEx Logistics (FedEx Trade Networks), Team lead, 01/01/18, 03/01/23, Audit agents’ shipments for accurate US harmonized tariff classification, COO determination, and applying FTAs &/or SPIs., Trained to make entry on: FDA, ITAR-exempt, TPL, TSCA, LACEY, & NHTSA shipments., Train agents to review provided documentation and create an entry for the timely release of international shipments., Purple Promise Award - December 2018 & 2019 - 'I will make every FedEx experience outstanding.' The Purple Promise is the heart of the FedEx can-do spirit. Awarded by direct manager for actions above & beyond.
• American Tent & Awning, Indianapolis, IN, Executive Assistant / Office Manager, 04/01/14, 01/01/18, Created expansion and succession plans for family-owned company., Set and keep company president’s schedule., File required Federal, State & local documents in a timely manner., Post position requests, search job boards and pre-qualify applicants for interviews., Collect unpaid accounts., Complete FSSA and DWD paperwork for staff & verify employment.
• FedEx Office, formerly FedEx Kinko’s, Center Specialist; Trainer; Assistant Manager (Kinko’s), 12/01/04, 10/01/10, Quarterly Purple Promise Award 2005 'I will make every FedEx experience outstanding.' The Purple Promise is the heart of the FedEx can-do spirit., President’s Club Store Award 2006 - top 25 stores in the operating company., President’s Club Cluster Award 2010 - top 25 clusters in the operating company., Managed training of staff to program high speed copier and ancillary machine usage and customer service., Developed training program for Kinko’s in the Louisville, KY region., Explained employee benefits for staff and answered questions on the store level., Facilitated discussion of common goals to promote teamwork among staff members., Team employment interviews., Familiar with paperwork relating to on boarding, leave taking, injury, FMLA, fee reimbursement, and so on., Supervised between 4 to 8 staff members, capitalizing on their strengths when scheduling work assignments and breaks., Responsible for business operation, scheduling, inventory control, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, updating personnel files, and team member relations., Monitored quality of work using double quality checks., Prepared payroll and associated taxes long hand and by using a networked program.