Sheila Arias
Lawrence,MA
Summary
Meticulous and knowledgeable Export Compliance Manager with success in policy development, program management, risk mitigation and operational planning. Proficient in maintaining regulatory compliance and correcting systemic issues in collaboration with business managers. Team-focused, consistent, and diplomatic with a focus on building strategic alliances and enhancing company standing.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Export Compliance Manager
Fusion Worldwide
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Aligned Export Administration Regulations, Office of Foreign Asset Control, and foreign government agency regulations to support Fusion Worldwide globally
- Developed and maintained policies related to complying with export control laws and regulations
- Translated the regulations into procedures and work instructions that are practicable
- Provided training and awareness to the trade compliance organization on export control topics
- Monitored the effectiveness of the internal control plan as it relates to export activities
- Responsible to ensure the company's screening program is compliant
- Responsible for the escalation-point of complicated scenarios and red flags
- Expertise in providing guidance to the team on export classification control number assignment
- Submitted and monitored CCAT (commodity classification)
- Responsible for providing oversight and support on existing licensing program
- Classification of all components for encryption controls
- Investigation and legal assessment of potential violations of trade regulations
- Coordinated and prepared voluntary self-disclosures (where necessary)
- Identify potential compliance issues, recommend, and implement corrective actions
- Ensured appropriate trade compliance clauses are included in customs documents, purchase orders, standard terms and conditions, contracts, and agreements.
Global Logistics Coordinator
Resonetics
06.2013 - 06.2022
- Implemented Import/Export compliance program
- Trained shippers on compliance and international shipments
- License Submission and ECCN classifications
- Prepare and submit all export documentation for customer shipments with internal and external parties
- Coordinate international freight shipments with our freight forwarder based on product availability and order ready date
- Process routings for customers and liaise with third-party partners to resolve chargebacks, track, and trace, and maintain reports for inbound and outbound freight
- Work with customs brokers to provide completed export documents required for customs clearance at the destination
- Document import and export processes, including improvements, related to customs documentation for shipping and receiving of merchandise to ensure on-time arrivals and compliance with all regulations
- Work cross-functionally with our Customer Service, Regulatory Services, Procurement, and Warehousing teams
- Audits and processes 3rd party transportation and other services invoices to ensure costs and terms are according to the service agreement and/or quotations
- Managed effective communications to customers and carriers
- Provided high-level leadership and support to team members, facilitating tactical support for international and domestic shipments
- Demonstrated skillful organizational and prioritization knowledge, always providing a positive example to team members
- Classified all materials and equipment with HTS/SCHEDULE B code for exports and imports.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Management -
University of Massachusetts
Lowell, MA10.2026
Skills
- Risk Reviews
- System Management
- Regulatory Compliance Oversight
- Investigative Skills
- Regulatory Documentation
- Training Coordination
- Fluent in Spanish
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Resolution
- Audit Oversight
- Performance Management
- Staff Development
Additional Information
AWARDS , United States Army- Meritorious Service- Automated Logistical Specialist
Languages
English
Spanish
Certification
ECOP- EAR & ITAR Certification
Timeline
Export Compliance Manager
Fusion Worldwide
07.2022 - 06.2023
Global Logistics Coordinator
Resonetics
06.2013 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science in Business Management -
University of Massachusetts
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