PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Michelle Wyatt

DHL Express
Surprise,AZ
1
Certification
12
years of professional experience

Experienced Customs and Customer Care professional with over 10 years in international logistics and import compliance. Expertise in U.S. Customs regulations and ABI/ACE processing. Skilled in resolving complex customer issues, mentoring teams, and fostering cross-department collaboration. Committed to delivering exceptional customer service while ensuring regulatory compliance in fast-paced environments.

Work History

Customs Entry Writer

1 Year 11 Months
DHL Express | 09.2024 - Current
  • Prepare and submit customs entries through ABI/ACE while ensuring compliance with U.S. Customs, FDA, and other participating government agency regulations.
  • Classify imported merchandise using the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) to ensure accurate duty assessment and regulatory compliance.
  • Review commercial invoices, bills of lading, and shipping documentation to obtain timely cargo release and resolve customs delays.
  • Process permits, government filings, and import documentation.

Customer Care – Import Specialist

9 Years 3 Months
DHL Express | 06.2015 - 09.2024
  • Processed import entries through ABI/ACE while ensuring compliance with U.S. Customs, FDA, and other government agency regulations.
  • Provided customs brokerage support by resolving import issues and facilitating timely customs clearance.
  • Built strong working relationships with customers, and internal departments to resolve shipment delays.
  • Trained and mentored new import specialists on customs procedures, compliance requirements, and company systems.
  • Managed high-volume customer communications on escalation team through phone and email while maintaining exceptional service standards.

Senior Customer Care Backline Claims Advisor (Stretch Assignment)

4 Months
DHL Express | 01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Conducted investigations into customer claims and compliance cases, providing timely resolutions in accordance with DHL policies and procedures.
  • Negotiated claim settlements that balanced customer satisfaction with company objectives while preserving long-term customer relationships.
  • Managed a high-volume caseload while meeting productivity, quality, and customer service expectations.

Customer Service Agent

1 Year 2 Months
DHL Express | 04.2014 - 06.2015
  • Coordinated domestic and international shipment pickups and deliveries.
  • Assisted customers with export documentation, international shipping requirements, and DHL products and services.
  • Prepared shipping quotations and resolved customer inquiries through various communication channels.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service while resolving issues efficiently in a fast-paced call center environment.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management

University of Arizona Global Campus | 08-2024

Magna Cum Laude

  • Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society
  • Dean's List

Skills

Import Processing (ABI/ACE)
U.S. Customs Compliance
FDA & Government Agency Regulations
Customs Entry Processing
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Customer Relations
Conflict Resolution
Professional Communication

Certification

  • 2019 and 2024 Employee of the Quarter
  • NCBFAA Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) | 2015–Present
  • Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Certification | 2023–Present
  • DHL Safety Committee Member | 2023–Present

Timeline

Customs Entry Writer

DHL Express
09.2024 - CurrentRead More

Senior Customer Care Backline Claims Advisor (Stretch Assignment)

DHL Express
01.2024 - 05.2024Read More

Customer Care – Import Specialist

DHL Express
06.2015 - 09.2024Read More

Customer Service Agent

DHL Express
04.2014 - 06.2015Read More

University of Arizona Global Campus

Bachelor of Arts from Organizational Management
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Michelle Wyatt