Yolanda Garcia
San Diego,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented Customs Compliance Officer with extensive experience in import documentation and adherence to recordkeeping standards. Proven ability to ensure compliance with ITAR regulations while effectively managing shipment processes.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LCB, Customs Compliance Officer
L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
Greenville, TX
10.2016 - 01.2026
- Responsible for processing shipments letters of instructions (LOI) for broker on import shipments to process the Customs clearance, with supporting documentation, USMCA, and on US Goods Return.
- If the import consist of an item being imported was of ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) are U.S. government rules administered by the State Department that control the export, sale, and transfer of defense-related articles, technical data, and services to safeguard national security and foreign policy, primarily through the United States Munitions List (USML), make sure that we had a licenses to be able to import it.
- Review the accuracy of our broker when processing the CBP Form 7501 (information transmitted to Customs) and their billing packet.
- Ensure that all the shipments are added to the Import Log and that any corresponding emails are uploaded to the file as well as the billing packet.
Import Manager
CEVA Logistics
Laredo, TX
09.2014 - 08.2016
- Managed all daily import transactions and applicable administrative US or foreign government programs.
- Monitored all air and ocean import shipments through US Customs clearance, to ensure timely clearance and delivery of imported cargo.
- Oversaw the preparation of the US Customs import documentation.
- Monitored independent companies to insure that proper declarations were made to US Customs regarding the classification and importation of cargo.
- Provided guidance and training to staff on customer service, processing, and managing the flow of essential import documentation.
- Established recordkeeping standards and file maintenance in accordance with US Customs regulations and company policies.
- Ensured that all personnel were providing a high level of customer service to both internal and external customers.
Import Supervisor
CEVA Logistics
San Diego, CA
03.2011 - 09.2014
- Managed all daily import transactions and applicable administrative US or foreign government programs.
- Monitored all air and ocean import shipments through US Customs clearance, to ensure timely clearance and delivery of imported cargo.
- Oversaw the preparation of the US Customs import documentation.
- Monitored independent companies to insure that proper declarations were made to US Customs regarding the classification and importation of cargo.
- Provided guidance and training to staff on customer service, processing, and managing the flow of essential import documentation.
- Established recordkeeping standards and file maintenance in accordance with US Customs regulations and company policies.
- Ensured that all personnel were providing a high level of customer service to both internal and external customers.
License Customs Broker
Kuehne + Nagel, Inc.
San Diego, CA
05.2006 - 11.2009
- Performed yearly internal entries audit to insure Customs compliance.
- Handled entry data for cargo release from Customs for shipments arriving via air and ocean.
- Managed Customs Power of Attorney for all new customers.
- Processed client entries and scheduled delivery of the LCL.
- Billing performed for various terminal charges, entries, deliveries and Customs Continuous Bond fees.
- Reviewed and paid daily Customs ACH Statements.
Assistant Supervisor
Hitachi Transport Systems, Ltd.
San Diego, CA
10.2002 - 05.2006
- Processed In-Bonds and cancellations on shipments via air, ocean and truck.
- Processed CBP Forms 3461 and CBP Forms 7501.
- Audited all CBP Forms 7501 to ensure that NAFTA (now known as USMCA) claim was declared as needed.
Account Executive
International Automated Brokers
San Diego, CA
09.1998 - 10.2002
- Directed customers and visitors to their destinations, providing general import and export information when needed.
- Performed weekly billing of southbound shipments (SED/AES) and all warehouse charges to customers.
- Advised clients of the correct Schedule B Number.
Traffic Coordinator
KSC Industries Inc.
Corona, CA
06.1997 - 12.1997
- Assist with setting up new trucking companies to handle the trans boarder transportation once the company moved from Corona, CA to San Diego, CA.
- Contacted transportation companies to handle shipments across the boarder.
- Coordinated domestic and foreign shipments arriving via air, ocean and truck to Mexico.
- Processed all documentation concerning the importation of finished goods into the US.
- Assisted with physical inventory and data entry.
- Audited and approved invoices from brokers for payment.
Export Coordinator
Castrol Industrial North America
City of Commerce, CA
02.1996 - 06.1997
- .Processed commercial invoices for shipments for Export shipments.
- Scheduled ocean booking for ocean export shipments.
- Coordinated freights of ETD and ETA vessels to destinations and notified customers and brokers.
- Take telephone orders for oils and lubricants and ensure that the orders where placed with the customers with the delivery dates the customer requested.
Import/Export supervisor
CASIO Manufacturing Corp.
San Diego
05.1990 - 03.1995
- Responsible for special projects assigned by department manager.
- Coordinated domestic and foreign raw materials to Mexico.
- Processed all exportation documentation for finished goods to the US and other destinations.
- Reviewed and approved all trucking and brokerage billing invoices for payment.
- Conducted presentations of new products for the production line in Mexico, with NAFTA eligibility, to the US Customs and Import Specialists.
Import/Export Clerk
Sanyo Manufacturing Corp.
San Diego, CA
06.1989 - 03.1990
- Prepared relevant commercial invoices for Northbound and Southbound shipments.
- Coordinated containers moving back and forth from the Mexican and US plants.
- Reviewed and approved transportation billing invoices.
Import/Export Clerk
International Automated Brokers
San Diego, CA
10.1986 - 05.1989
- Processed Shipper’s Exportation Declarations, and Customs forms 3461 for cargo releasing.
- Handled customer billing.
Clerical (Student Aid) Entry Control
U.S. Customs & Border Protection Service
San Diego
06.1982 - 10.1986
- Handled communications. Responsible for answering questions in person and through telephone.
- Took care of the distribution of documentation. Responsible for US Customs data entry and filing.
- Assisted in the cashier department with collections for each day.
Education
High School Diploma -
Century High School
Los Altos, CA06-2010
Skills
- Customs compliance
- Recordkeeping standards
- ITAR regulations
- Import documentation
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Skilled in delivering customer support
- Proficient in English and Spanish languages
- Effective relationship building
- Proficient in import and export processes
- Pursuit of high standards
- Customer engagement
- Effective problem resolution
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
Customs Broker License Serial No: 21723 Issued on September 3, 2002
Timeline
LCB, Customs Compliance Officer
L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
10.2016 - 01.2026
Import Manager
CEVA Logistics
09.2014 - 08.2016
Import Supervisor
CEVA Logistics
03.2011 - 09.2014
License Customs Broker
Kuehne + Nagel, Inc.
05.2006 - 11.2009
Assistant Supervisor
Hitachi Transport Systems, Ltd.
10.2002 - 05.2006
Account Executive
International Automated Brokers
09.1998 - 10.2002
Traffic Coordinator
KSC Industries Inc.
06.1997 - 12.1997
Export Coordinator
Castrol Industrial North America
02.1996 - 06.1997
Import/Export supervisor
CASIO Manufacturing Corp.
05.1990 - 03.1995
Import/Export Clerk
Sanyo Manufacturing Corp.
06.1989 - 03.1990
Import/Export Clerk
International Automated Brokers
10.1986 - 05.1989
Clerical (Student Aid) Entry Control
U.S. Customs & Border Protection Service
06.1982 - 10.1986
High School Diploma -
Century High School