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.