Donna Howard

Certified Cargowise Operator Specializing in U.S. Customs.

Customs

Specialist with 20+ years of experience in international freight forwarding. Skilled in ocean and air import/export coordination, hazardous materials handling, and trade compliance. Expert in CargoWise with 15+ years of daily use, along with SAP, AS400, JD Edwards, and other ERP/EDI systems. Currently seeking a long-term role with a stable organization to leverage extensive expertise in documentation, compliance, and operations support while contributing to team and company growth.

US Customs Brokerage II - U.P.S. United Parcel Service - Dayton, Texas, United States

(2025-11 - 2026-09)

• Audit Tariff and IEEPA with Chapter 232
• Updated incorrect Tariff Information and confirmed correct Tariff amounts from each Country including, but not limited to the Southern Border and Canada

Dispatch, Routing & Scheduling - DLT Transportation - Dayton, Texas, United States

(2024-06 - 2025-04)

Ocean Import, TMS, tracking and tracing

Ocean Import Traffic Agent - Livingston International - Houston, Texas, United States

(2021-01 - 2022-10)

• Analyzed shipping documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Processed hazardous materials, ECCN codes, and trade compliance documentation.
• Generated dispatch orders, scheduled/monitored shipments in a 100% paperless environment.

Air Export Gateway Coordinator - BDP International - Houston, Texas, United States

(2011-01 - 2013-01)

• Managed air export operations including LD7 cargo, airway bills, bills of lading, certificates of compliance and origin.
• Oversaw routing, rates, and tracking on GSF system.
• Ensured full compliance with hazardous materials, IATA, and EDI regulations.
• Coordinated with carriers and internal teams to streamline processes and meet deadlines.

Elementary School Librarian - Channelview ISD - Channelview, Texas, United States

(2009-01 - 2010-01)

• Managed a collection of 6,000+ books, organized academic events, and re-implemented Dewey Decimal system.