Trinette Harrison
Durham,NC
Summary
Regulatory compliance and logistics professional with over 10 years of experience in highly regulated industries. I specialize in ensuring adherence to U.S. and international transportation regulations, hazardous materials requirements, and import/export documentation. Throughout my career, I have built deep expertise in regulatory compliance, documentation management, risk assessment, quality standards, and cross-functional collaboration—consistently delivering solutions that mitigate risk and strengthen operational excellence.
Overview
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Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Air Freight Export Specialist
DHL Global Forwarding
Charlotte, NC
12.2022 - 03.2024
- Coordinated end-to-end air export shipments, overseeing documentation, airline bookings, and delivery while maintaining strict adherence to international trade and export control regulations.
- Prepared and filed export documentation, including Automated Export System (AES) filings and Transportation Management System entries, to ensure regulatory compliance with U.S. export requirements.
- Managed hazardous materials shipments by air, ensuring full compliance with IATA, ICAO, DOT, and TSA regulations through rigorous classification, packaging, marking, and labeling processes.
- Prepared Shipper’s Declarations for Dangerous Goods and verified proper classification, packaging, marking, and labeling to mitigate compliance risks and support safe, lawful transport.
- Collaborated with customers, warehouses, airlines, and overseas agents to resolve documentation and regulatory issues, facilitating timely and compliant international shipments.
- Maintained current knowledge of evolving export regulations and industry standards to uphold continuous compliance and minimize regulatory exposure.
Customs Brokerage Entry Writer
DHL Global Forwarding
Charlotte, NC
09.2019 - 12.2022
- Prepared and submitted accurate customs entries for air, ocean, ground, and rail shipments via the Automated Broker Interface (ABI) system, ensuring full compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations.
- Conducted detailed merchandise classification and valuation determinations according to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and applicable CBP regulatory requirements.
- Performed thorough reviews of commercial invoices, bills of lading, and supporting documentation to verify accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborated with importers, exporters, and internal/external stakeholders to secure required documentation and resolve compliance-related clearance issues.
- Successfully identified and resolved discrepancies with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), mitigating regulatory risks and preventing clearance delays.
Customs Brokerage Entry Writer
Kuehne+Nagel
Greenville, SC
11.2017 - 09.2019
- Oversaw the full customs clearance process for ocean imports, ensuring strict regulatory compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirements while coordinating with clients, carriers, and government officials.
- Collaborated with ocean carriers and freight forwarders to maintain full regulatory compliance throughout the import lifecycle and achieve timely delivery.
- Prepared and submitted accurate import entries and maintained detailed, audit-ready shipment records in company systems to support traceability and regulatory reporting.
- Performed comprehensive review and validation of import documentation to verify adherence to all applicable trade regulations and facilitate compliant, efficient customs clearance.
Customs Brokerage Entry Writer
UPS Supply Chain Solutions
Aiken, SC
05.2014 - 11.2017
- Demonstrated advanced expertise in customs brokerage entry writing by auditing commercial documents, applying correct Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes, and ensuring accurate duty assessments while meeting all federal regulatory requirements.
- Accurately classified imported goods in accordance with U.S. Customs regulations, reviewing and interpreting tariff classifications, duty rates, and applicable rules to determine proper valuation.
- Verified data accuracy in the computer system prior to customs release, minimizing clearance delays and compliance risks.
- Served as the primary point of contact for air import shipments, coordinating end-to-end movement while ensuring full regulatory compliance and resolving potential customs issues proactively.
- Filed timely and accurate customs entries and managed the full clearance process for all air shipments.
- Managed transportation planning, booking, delivery coordination, tracking, and tracing of high-value, time-sensitive shipments.
- Acted as daily liaison with international and domestic carriers, overseas offices, importers, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and other Participating Government Agencies (PGAs).
- Processed customer billing charges, freight carrier payments, and resolved accounting discrepancies.
Education
Master of Science - Biotechnology (Regulatory Affairs)
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD12-2027
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD05-2026
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Risk Assessment
- Quality Assurance Awareness
- Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
- Analytical Skills
- Problem Solving
- Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS)
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Certification
- IATA Dangerous Goods
- OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER
- Fundamentals of Workplace Health & Safety
- IBM AI Certificates
Timeline
Air Freight Export Specialist
DHL Global Forwarding
12.2022 - 03.2024
Customs Brokerage Entry Writer
DHL Global Forwarding
09.2019 - 12.2022
Customs Brokerage Entry Writer
Kuehne+Nagel
11.2017 - 09.2019
Customs Brokerage Entry Writer
UPS Supply Chain Solutions
05.2014 - 11.2017
Master of Science - Biotechnology (Regulatory Affairs)
University of Maryland Global Campus
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health
University of Maryland Global Campus