MARICELLA MANZANO
BDG International Inc.
Schaumburg,IL
1
Certification
38
years of professional experience
A Bilingual English and Spanish customs professional with extensive experience in import/export regulations and requirements and a proven record of improving customer satisfaction.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Work History
Compliance Analyst, Psc
10 Months- Processed and submitted import/export documentation for compliance with customs regulations.
- Coordinated communication between customs agents and internal teams to resolve discrepancies.
- Utilized logistics software to track shipments and maintain accurate records of entries.
- Assisted in preparing detailed reports on shipment status and regulatory changes.
- Reviewed documentation for accuracy, ensuring adherence to industry standards and requirements.
Entry Writer
3 Years- Keyed Air and Ocean files. Classified products.
- Traced shipments.
- Evaluate all documentation and ensure compliance with US Customs regulations.
- Remote
Entry Writer
13 Years 2 Months- Handle Air and Ocean filings, Classifying foods, medical devices, and auto parts.
- Evaluate all documentation and ensure compliance with US Customs regulations.
- Resolve customer-specific billing issues and customs rejects.
- Inform clients about customs regulations tariffs and shipping restrictions.
- Produce invoices for clients with proper backup and documentation.
- Dispatch freight to their correct destinations.
- Maintain strong business relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, and warehouses.
- Ensure timely arrival of shipments and maintain import compliance.
General Office
1 Month- General office work.- Answering phones, filing, and Data entry.
Ocean Entry Writer
7 Months- Wrote, processed, and documented accurate Customs Ocean entries on time.
- Produced and sent invoices to clients with proper documentation.
- Arranged and dispatched all freight to their destinations.
- Maintained contact with customers throughout the process.
Ocean Entry Writer
16 Years 4 Months- Wrote, filed, and submitted customs and entries with the US Customs Service for ocean shipments.
- Ensured timely arrival and delivery of shipments and maintained import compliance.
- Handled, tracked, and expedited Ocean containers.
Entry Writer
1 Year 8 Months- Handled ocean Entries for two key accounts, including Food entries.
- Maintained a daily spreadsheet for containers.
- Resolved all customer-specific issues.
- Maintained contact with customers and overseas agents.
- Ensured timely arrival and delivery of shipments.
Entry Writer
2 Years 2 Months- Filed and submitted Customs entries with U.S Customs for both air and ocean shipments.
- Tracked shipments with airlines and freight forwarders.
- Produced and sent invoices to clients with proper backup and documentation.
- Ensured timely delivery of shipments to their destination.
Ocean Entry Writer
9 Months- Contacted overseas agents for documentation on incoming containers.
- Tracked containers with Ocean carriers to their destination.
- Produced and sent invoices to clients with proper back-up and documentation.
Entry Writer
3 Years 3 Months- Traced ocean containers with freight forwarders and ocean carriers.
- Called for arrival information for incoming containers.
- Arranged delivery of containers.
Entry Writer
1 Year 11 Months- Classified air and ocean shipments.
- Tracked ocean containers to their final destinations.
- Arranged for deliveries to customer locations.
- Maintained a daily spreadsheet for Rahal Foods, a key client.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Experienced in writing
filing
and processing Customs-related entries.
Knowledge of U.S Customs Regulations
OGA
and other regulatory requirements.
Familiarity with business communication styles and messaging formats.
Ability to use Microsoft Office
Lotus Notes
Cargo Wise
and Internet email programs efficiently.
Ability to prepare and submit all custom entries correctly and in a timely manner.
Certification
- HAZMAT TRANSPORTATION SAFETY
- UTI- WOOD DALE, IL
- Issued Jan 2019- No Expiration Date
Timeline
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Sterling High School
High School Diploma
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