Leora Oliver
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate with 20 years of experience. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate career focus with strong organizational skills. Eager to secure a mid-level managerial position and ready to help the team achieve company goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Trade Compliance Manager
Shimadzu Scientific Instruments
Columbia, MD
09.2019 - 06.2024
- Responsible for developing the infrastructure for the Import-Export department, initiating processes, developing procedures, and maintaining the trade compliance program for the U.S. business.
- Supervised direct and indirect staff reports and spearheaded group projects.
- Strong emphasis on HTS/ECCN classification, export controls, systems automation, customs broker management, analytical reporting, risk assessment, problem-solving, and tracking carrier service
- Other tasks include supporting government agencies (FDA, USDA, and EPA), denied party screening, developing trade compliance training, managing access to the CBP-ACE portal, and supervising EEI submissions.
Global Trade Compliance Senior Analyst
CSL Behring
King of Prussia, PA
07.2017 - 08.2019
- Supervised the North American customs trade compliance program; managed HTS/ECCN classification and SCA cert requirements; tracked and traced ancillary and clinical trial products; oversaw export procedures, TIB entries, and internal training; conducted compliance audits to ensure the accuracy of customs entry
- Utilized Customs and Border Protection ACE portal to generate analytical reports, respond to requests, view shipping trends, identify submission errors, and identify unauthorized use.
- Also responsible for reconciliation, denied party screening, and initiating process improvement.
Import Export Compliance Specialist II
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Rockford, IL
01.2015 - 07.2017
- Site leader for Pierce Biotechnology Ltd., a subsidiary of the Life Science division, managed the trade compliance program and oversaw all aspects of import and export shipping transactions.
- Ensured trade compliance documents and processes aligned with CBP and PGA regulations.
- Created data sheets to track and maintain HTS/ECCN classification, import permits and export license expiration, manufacture affidavits, and FDA product classification.
- Managed customs broker and supervised EEI filing and outbound shipping operations.
- Facilitated training programs, process improvement initiatives, and corrective action implementations
- Responsible for recordkeeping, denied party screening, purchase order reviews, tracking of missing or damaged shipments, and oversight of foreign suppliers’ information.
Logistics/Distribution Specialist
FMC Corporation
Philadelphia, PA
06.2014 - 12.2014
- Contract worker for Bio-Polymer division, responsible for maintaining and tracking incoming shipment data and correspondence with freight forwarders and customs brokers.
- Responsible for risk assessment screening, CTPAT initiative, customs clearance data, freight charges, and intercompany transport reporting.
- Prepared monthly performance reports on operations and freight charges.
Education
Master of Science - Master in Legal Study
Trinity Law School
Santa Ana, CA01.2024
Trade Compliance Certifications - International Trade Regulations
One Source University (Thomson Reuters)
Online06.2023
Certification - U.S. Custom Trade Regulatons
NCBFAA Educational Institute
Silver Springs, MD04.2016
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ06.2011
Skills
- Customs audit
- HTS/ECCN classification
- Analytical reporting
- Customs broker management
- Import/export compliance
- Process and procedure development
- Third-party screening
- Training
- Project management
- Reconciliation
- TSCA certificate
- SDS retention
- Foreign distributor
- Carriers and freight forwarders
- International Logistics
- FDA, USDA, EPA, CBP, BIS, F&W, Census experience
Timeline
Global Trade Compliance Manager
Shimadzu Scientific Instruments
09.2019 - 06.2024
Global Trade Compliance Senior Analyst
CSL Behring
07.2017 - 08.2019
Import Export Compliance Specialist II
Thermo Fisher Scientific
01.2015 - 07.2017
Logistics/Distribution Specialist
FMC Corporation
06.2014 - 12.2014
Master of Science - Master in Legal Study
Trinity Law School
Trade Compliance Certifications - International Trade Regulations
One Source University (Thomson Reuters)
Certification - U.S. Custom Trade Regulatons
NCBFAA Educational Institute
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Phoenix