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RICHARD CORRIDON

Sterling,VA

Summary

Meticulous Licensed Customs Broker with 9 years of firsthand shipping experience managing the compliance aspect and customs clearance of import cargo. Logical thinker with valuable experience in classification and import procedures of ITAR regulated cargo. Strong grasp of laws governing global trade, restrictions and tariffs. Additional strengths producing accurate reports, comprehending regulatory documents and statements and providing solutions to complex issues.

5 years experience in supervisory / management roles at the second largest global logistics company. Extensive knowledge in customs brokerage, compliance, data analytics, and the importation process. Serviced clients whose imports require extensive knowledge of customs and various governmental agency requirements including FDA, EPA, DOT, ATF, DDTC, and TTB. Recognized consistently in evaluations as a high performer. Spearheaded the customs brokerage hub business model in the Dulles and Pittsburgh offices as brokerage manager . Staff retention of 100% during position as manager.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1

License

Work History

NE Customs Brokerage Hub Manager

Kuehne + Nagel
01.2021 - Current
  • Identified and gathered commercial and international data, documents and rulings upon clients' requests.
  • Stayed abreast of regulatory changes impacting customs enforcement and other import-impacted agencies.
  • Lead facilitator for customer issue resolution related to service performance and cargo issues.
  • Provided colleagues and direct reports with management and performance reviews.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customs brokers, freight forwarders and customers.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of US customs regulations and international trade laws.
  • Followed SOPs with all customer account actions and data management to keep consistent service levels.
  • Researched and prepared product cost and trade compliance reviews for clients.
  • Reviewed and signed documents on behalf of clients in line with power of attorney limitations.

CUSTOMS BROKERAGE TEAM LEAD

KUEHNE + NAGEL
12.2018 - 01.2021
  • Communicated with customers regarding the status of their shipments including transit times, arrival dates, etc., and resolved any issues that may arise during transportation
  • Monitored busy importer security filing (ISF) for corporate office
  • Organize and oversee customs clearance and documentation
  • Cooperate and close communication with other relevant port operating companies
  • Served as first point of escalation for team of 16

ENTRY WRITER / CUSTOMS BROKERAGE

KUEHNE + NAGEL
05.2016 - 12.2018
  • Directed centralized processing of entry summary transmission and releases
  • Worked to efficiently solve any customer issues or concerns, Data entry, scheduled appointments and maintained customer orders
  • Request or compile necessary documentation according to current customs regulations, laws, and procedures
  • Monitor and communicate daily ISF activities

FINANCIAL COORDINATOR / INTERN

KUEHNE +NAGEL
01.2015 - 05.2016
  • Processed credit billings and payments for international shipments
  • Conducted audits of freight billing
  • Created customer invoicing
  • Coordinated payments with third party payment companies
  • Created and maintained daily reports of customer shipments

Education

MASTERS OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - Operations And Supply Chain Management

Southern NH University
2018

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
2013

Skills

  • Risk Assessment and Mitigation
  • Customs Compliance Expertise
  • International Trade Laws
  • Team Leadership and Development

Certification

LICENSED CUSTOMS BROKER 2023

US Customs & Border Protection


CERTIFICATE IN FREIGHT FORWARDING 2016

International Chamber of Commerce

Timeline

NE Customs Brokerage Hub Manager

Kuehne + Nagel
01.2021 - Current

CUSTOMS BROKERAGE TEAM LEAD

KUEHNE + NAGEL
12.2018 - 01.2021

ENTRY WRITER / CUSTOMS BROKERAGE

KUEHNE + NAGEL
05.2016 - 12.2018

FINANCIAL COORDINATOR / INTERN

KUEHNE +NAGEL
01.2015 - 05.2016

MASTERS OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - Operations And Supply Chain Management

Southern NH University

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Additional Information

HONORS & AWARDS

  • DELTA MU DELTA 2018 International Honor Society for Business
  • NATIONAL SOCIETY OF LEADERSHIP AND SUCCESS
RICHARD CORRIDON