Jason Maintzer
St. Petersburg
Summary
Proficient professional offering many years maintaining compliance infrastructure and expediting flow of traffic to and from foreign destinations. Multi-talented with skillful consideration to anticipate and resolve issues. Strong communicator when interacting with all stakeholders, including employees, and customs officials.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Import Manager
NMT USA, Inc.
Petersburg
02.2016 - 07.2026
- Managed import documentation and compliance with international trade regulations.
- Oversaw customs clearance processes to ensure timely release of goods.
- Coordinated with customs brokers to ensure timely clearance of shipments.
- Coordinated logistics for inbound shipments and delivery schedules.
- Collaborated with freight forwarders to arrange transportation of imported goods.
- Communicated with suppliers to resolve shipping discrepancies and delays.
- Resolved discrepancies in invoices and other documents related to imports.
- Facilitated communication between company, customers and overseas partners to maintain efficient operations.
Customs Entry Writer
DHL Global Forwarding
Columbia
02.2008 - 02.2016
- Prepared accurate customs declarations for international shipments.
- Reviewed documentation to ensure compliance with customs regulations.
- Compiled and reviewed customs entry documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with relevant laws.
- Coordinated with government agencies to resolve customs issues.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of tariff classifications and trade agreements.
- Determined appropriate tariff codes for imported items based on Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
- Monitored changes in trade regulations; provided updates to management team accordingly.
- Verified that shipments met applicable requirements for release from customs control.
- Worked with government agencies such as Customs and Border Protection, Food and Drug Administration, Department of Agriculture to facilitate the clearance process.
- Monitored shipments and obtained clearance from customs and other agencies.
- Tracked shipments through various stages in the supply chain to ensure timely delivery of goods at the destination port.
- Collaborated with logistics teams to streamline customs entry workflows.
- Facilitated communication between company, customers and overseas partners to maintain efficient operations.
- Communicated with clients regarding import/export requirements and procedures.
- Communicated with carriers to schedule and track shipments effectively.
- Prepared export declarations and ensured compliance with regulations.
- Monitored cargo movements to ensure timely arrival at destination ports.
- Communicated with customers to provide updates on orders and arrange pick-up and delivery times.
- Assisted in preparing rate quotes for customers based on their individual needs.
- Coordinated and processed export documents, including commercial invoices, packing lists, air waybills, certificates of origin, shipper's letters of instruction, and other related documents.
- Verified accuracy of shipment information for international shipping requirements.
- Dispatched drivers for pickup and delivery of goods as required by clients' schedules.
- Provided customer service support by answering inquiries regarding shipment status or delivery time frames.
- Tracked and traced air shipments in order to maintain current status information.
- Provided guidance and instruction to junior staff members regarding proper customs entry procedures.
- Tracked and traced air shipments in order to maintain current status information.
Air Export Agent
Uti Worldwide Inc
Salt Lake City
10.2007 - 02.2008
- Managed customer inquiries regarding shipment status and procedures.
- Communicated with customers to provide updates on orders and arrange pick-up.
- Assisted in preparing rate quotes for customers based on their individual needs.
- Coordinated and processed export documents, including commercial invoices, packing lists, air waybills, certificates of origin, shipper's letters of instruction, and other related documents.
- Dispatched drivers for pickup of goods as required by clients' schedules.
- Tracked and traced air shipments in order to maintain current status information.
Import Coordinator
Fritz Companies / UPS Supply Chain Solutions
Salt Lake City
12.1996 - 09.2007
- Cleared goods through customs and verified delivery to client destinations.
- Completed accurate US customs filings with secure communications.
- Processed customs paperwork and facilitated smooth customs clearance.
- Monitored shipments and obtained clearance from customs and other agencies.
- Handled shipment coordination for products beginning in country of origin and ending at final destination.
- Monitored shipment tracking systems to provide updates on cargo status.
- Managed shipment tracking information in computer system database.
- Implemented new tracking reports and delivered to customers, reducing telephone inquiries.
- Collaborated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of imported goods.
- Assisted in training new staff on import processes and compliance requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - History
Utah State University
Logan, UT 09.1992 - 06.1995
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
College of San Mateo
San Mateo, CA 07.1990 - 06.1992
Skills
- Import compliance
- Customs documentation
- Import documentation management
- Customs regulations
- Logistics management
- Trade regulations
Accomplishments
- DHL Global Forwarding employee of the month
Timeline
Import Manager
NMT USA, Inc.
02.2016 - 07.2026
Customs Entry Writer
DHL Global Forwarding
02.2008 - 02.2016
Air Export Agent
Uti Worldwide Inc
10.2007 - 02.2008
Import Coordinator
Fritz Companies / UPS Supply Chain Solutions
12.1996 - 09.2007
Bachelor of Science - History
Utah State University
09.1992 - 06.1995
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
College of San Mateo
07.1990 - 06.1992