Susana Leach
Sumter,SC
Summary
Detail-driven International Trade Compliance Professional focused on maximizing company compliance with applicable laws and standards. Knowledgeable about internal controls, process evaluations and procedural reviews.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Export Compliance Specialist II
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
06.2022 - Current
- Applied working knowledge of International Trade Compliance in reviews of internal processes, procedures and policies governing export rules and regulations.
- Prepared shipping documentation, maintaining compliance with US Customs and international regulations.
- Processed customs declarations and maintained records of customs documents.
- Coordinated import and export of goods for multiple clients, providing accuracy and timely delivery.
- Investigated discrepancies in shipping documents and resolved issues with vendors.
- Prepared and submitted HTS, ITAR, CCL, an USML codes to US Customs.
International Trade Compliance Specialist
Otis Elevator Company
10.2019 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with clients to maintain relationships and provide customers with thorough support and guidance.
- Developed and maintained strong knowledge of multiple products and varying levels of benefits within each product.
- Processed customs declarations and maintained records of customs documents.
- Coordinated with internal teams to enable timely ordering, shipping and receipt of goods.
- Utilized logistics software to manage, monitor and track shipments from origin to destination.
- Coordinated with shipping and transport companies on behalf of clients.
- Obtained necessary import and export licenses and permits for shipments.
- Prepared and submitted HTS codes to US Customs.
Latino Outreach Specialist
HopeHealth Inc
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Maintained positive relationships with Hispanic/Latino patients and regularly reached out to offer assistance to individuals.
- Increased referrals by calling on target groups, organizations and professionals.
- Increased brand awareness and boosted public perception of organization through proactive outreach and network development with key stakeholders.
- Recorded, transcribed and maintained confidential client information into applicant tracking system and database.
- Delivered presentations to interested groups and answered wide-ranging questions about available offerings.
- Assisted families with financial and housing resources.
- Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
- Interpreted remotely through video conferencing or phone to facilitate communication between parties unable to meet in person.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Purdue University Global
Remote10.2025
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Administration
Francis Marion University
Florence, SC12.2018
Skills
- Goods Classification
- Duty Calculation
- Tariff Code Identification
- Import and Export Operations
- Client Support
- Records Management
- Shipping Method Determination
- Translate Documents
- Interpret Language
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Export Compliance Specialist II
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
06.2022 - Current
International Trade Compliance Specialist
Otis Elevator Company
10.2019 - 06.2022
Latino Outreach Specialist
HopeHealth Inc
10.2018 - 10.2019
MBA - Business Administration
Purdue University Global
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Administration
Francis Marion University
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