Ikuko Dearinge-Langendorf
American Canyon ,CA
Summary
Dynamic Import Specialist and Operations Assistance with six years of experience; proven expertise at CARS Worldwide, adept at ensuring compliance with U.S. trade regulations and customs brokerage. Recognized for exceptional problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail, successfully coordinating logistics for high-value imports while enhancing customer satisfaction through effective communication and service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Import Specialist / Operations Assistant
CARS Worldwide - Martin E. Button LLC
El Cerrito, CA
06.2023 - Current
- Coordinated logistics for successful importation of high-value classic and luxury automobiles, and Formula 1 cars, ensuring timely customs clearance, import compliance operations, customs duty payments, invoicing clients, and proper handling and transportation arrangements were made.
- Customs clearance data entry (Air, Ocean, TIB, 3299, Antique, Historical shipments, Free Trade Zone, Duty Drawback.
- Processing ISF, Single entry, Continuous, and TIB customs bonds. Renewing and cancelling customs bonds.
- Work with specialized automobile truckers to deliver cars nationally.
- Duty Drawback entry processing and submissions. Duty Drawback for antique art, modern art, and general antique goods.
- Obtain ocean and air rates from foreign agents.
- Quoting clients (Air and Ocean quoting)
- Duty Statement payments via ACH processing to U.S. Customs.
- Knowledge of DOT and EPA compliance.
- Race Car customs clearance.
- Tourist Entries.
- Air, Ocean, Border Crossing, RORO, T&E, FTZ customs clearance.
Import Specialist
JAS Forwarding-USA
Burlingame, CA
08.2020 - 03.2022
- Air and Ocean Customs Clearance and Data Entry.
- Utilize preferred list of truckers and vendors to identify customer solutions based on rates and services.
- Determining and recommended shipment costs and routing options to the customer.
- FDA customs clearance.
- F&W customs clearance.
- ATA Carnet clearance.
- Antique goods clearance.
- Invoicing clients.
- Remaining compliant with government, industry, and company standards. Establishing a positive relationship with both international and domestic customers, agents, and vendors.
Import Coordinator
FedEx Logistics
Oakland, CA
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Analyze and evaluate U.S. Customs programs and other international trade agreements.
- Maintained compliance with customs regulations by diligently reviewing and submitting accurate paperwork.
- Handling day-to-day operations of logistics, import customs compliance, and HTS classifications.
- Entry writing and compliance.
- Military / DOD shipments.
- BSO (Broker Select Option) processing.
- Informal and formal entry clearances.
Education
Master of Arts - International Relations
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA06-2023
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
California State University, East Bay
Hayward, CA06-2012
Skills
- Import documentation
- US Trade Regulations, Foreign Trade Agreements
- Shipping coordination
- Trade compliance
- Customs compliance
- Customs brokerage
- Warehouse operations
- Transportation planning
- Cost analysis
- Freight forwarding
- HS classification
- Carrier management
- Incoterms awareness
- Tariff coding system
Languages
Japanese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Import Specialist / Operations Assistant
CARS Worldwide - Martin E. Button LLC
06.2023 - Current
Import Specialist
JAS Forwarding-USA
08.2020 - 03.2022
Import Coordinator
FedEx Logistics
08.2018 - 06.2020
Master of Arts - International Relations
San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
California State University, East Bay
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