NICK CONJESKI, MBA
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Dynamic Free Trade Specialist with extensive experience at Lanxess Corporation, advancing both import and export compliance procedures, and also excelling in USMCA compliance and customs documentation. Proven track record in enhancing regulatory adherence and optimizing global supply chain processes. Adept at fostering team collaboration while achieving significant cost savings through effective trade strategies. Committed to driving compliance excellence and operational efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer
Family Guidance
Cranberry, PA
12.2024 - Current
- Initiated one-on-one personal mentoring.
- Implemented Christ-centered activities and mentorship.
- Fostered connections by providing consistent guidance and spending quality time.
Free Trade Specialist
Lanxess Corporation
Pittsburgh, PA
10.2024 - Current
- Oversaw Free Trade arrangements involving United States, Mexico, and Canada.
- Assessed diverse international free trade arrangements involving multiple nations.
- Ensured strict adherence to Rules of Origin regulations established by United States Customs and Border Protection.
- Issued USMCA preferential treatment certificates, as well as non-preferential treatment certificates of origin.
- Enabled cost savings by minimizing import duties for participating countries.
- Initiated efforts to revamp the process for auditing the full portfolio of materials while also enhancing a Free Trade Agreement request form for Business Units to organize efforts for Free Trade documentation.
- Collaborate daily with Product Safety and Procurement teams to determine material qualification for USMCA.
- Monitored Duty Drawback program to assist Business Units in identifying cost-saving opportunities.
Group Fitness Coach
BoxStrong
Aliquippa, PA
09.2024 - Current
- Conducted one-on-one training sessions to meet clients' specific health and fitness objectives.
- Created inviting fitness spaces that welcomed and included people with diverse backgrounds, abilities and orientations.
- Instructed on proper nutrition habits, lifestyle changes, and injury prevention techniques.
- Explained and demonstrated fitness and conditioning techniques and movements.
CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
CrossFit
09.2022 - Current
Volunteer
The Center
Midland, PA
01.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Mission statement of The Center is “To equip and empower generations through Christ”
- Organized regular sessions focused on integrating Christ and fitness into participants' lives.
- Enhanced basketball and sport abilities through Christ and Faith during a week-long camp.
USAW L2 Coach
01.2022 - Current
Export Compliance Specialist
Lanxess Corporation
Pittsburgh, PA
10.2020 - 10.2024
- Implemented and maintained procedures that achieved complete adherence to United States Customs requirements.
- Expanded product offerings through multiple business acquisitions.
- Contributed to the development of an end user declaration form to optimize compliance with U.S. Customs regulations.
- Ensured successful execution of two distinct Go-Live implementations.
- Orchestrated initiatives to advance export compliance by fortifying Business Unit support for product line.
- Harmonized coordination efforts among domestic and global teams for United States Customs integration with SAP.
- Proficient in using multiple releases of the Denied Party List Screening programs.
- Ensured effective communication of compliance policies and procedures throughout the organization.
- Enforced regulatory policies and procedures across different teams and programs.
- Reviewed and updated existing compliance policies and procedures.
- Conducted detailed audits of internal systems and processes to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Fitness Coach
Frye Performance Training
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Provided one-on-one and group fitness instruction to individuals of all ages and abilities.
Import and Export Logistics Specialist
Lanxess Corporation
Pittsburgh, PA
03.2017 - 10.2020
- Selected as Import Team Lead to analyze and implement a new SAP system for process improvement.
- Developed a successful import streamlining strategy to improve processes in the Group Function of Global Procurement Logistics.
- Handled government agency paperwork compliance for DEA, FDA, EPA-regulated imports.
- Implemented and oversaw compliance with safety and handling procedures for all shipments.
- Created and updated standard operating procedures for logistics operations.
- Organized and maintained order documentation.
- Scheduled shipments to customer warehouses via in-house tracking system.
- Coordinated with customs brokers to ensure smooth and compliant international shipments.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Lanxess Corporation
Pittsburgh, PA
07.2016 - 03.2017
- Successfully processed invoices for a wide variety of diverse vendors using SAP
- Directly worked with vendors in shipping raw materials and how to process invoices for payment
- Appropriately forecast up to multi-million dollar invoices to be assured of payment
Education
Master of Business Administration - Supply Chain and Logistics
Robert Morris University
12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Project and Supply Chain Management
Pennsylvania State University
05.2016
Certificate in Enterprise Resource Planning -
Certificate in Global Procurement and Logistics -
Skills
- Experience with SAP Systems
- Free trade agreements
- USMCA Compliance Knowledge
- Regulatory Adherence
- Customs Compliance Documentation
- Compliance with Export Regulations
- Global Supply Chain Management
- Audit Procedure Evaluation
- Effective Team Collaboration
- Risk Assessment and Compliance
- Customs and Trade Compliance Management
- Export AES/EEI filing
- Customer Support Expertise
- Denied Party Screening Expertise
- HTS/ECCN classification
- Customs Import Filing
- Broker expertise
Certification
- Fitness Coach, Frye Performance Training, 08/01/23, Present
- CrossFit Level 2 Trainer, 09/01/22, Present
- USAW L2 Coach, 01/01/22, Present
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer, The Center, Midland, PA, 01/01/22, Present, Mission statement of The Center is 'To equip and empower generations through Christ'. Joined a team of volunteers to perform monthly interactions to incorporate Christ and fitness into their lives. Participated in the week long basketball camp working on the fundamentals of basketball and sport through Christ and Faith.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Volunteer
Family Guidance
12.2024 - Current
Free Trade Specialist
Lanxess Corporation
10.2024 - Current
Group Fitness Coach
BoxStrong
09.2024 - Current
Fitness Coach
Frye Performance Training
08.2023 - 07.2024
CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
CrossFit
09.2022 - Current
Volunteer
The Center
01.2022 - Current
USAW L2 Coach
01.2022 - Current
Export Compliance Specialist
Lanxess Corporation
10.2020 - 10.2024
Import and Export Logistics Specialist
Lanxess Corporation
03.2017 - 10.2020
Accounts Payable Specialist
Lanxess Corporation
07.2016 - 03.2017
Master of Business Administration - Supply Chain and Logistics
Robert Morris University
Bachelor of Science - Project and Supply Chain Management
Pennsylvania State University
Certificate in Enterprise Resource Planning -
Certificate in Global Procurement and Logistics -
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