Director, Global Trade Compliance and International Logistics at Shenzhen Sihe Internet Technology Co., Ltd. (2020-01 – Present)
Direct global trade compliance programs supporting 275+ monthly import containers, performing hands-on Rules of Origin (ROO) qualifications under USMCA, KORUS, and ILFTA to secure preferential duty treatment across a wide range of commodities.
- Manage complex tariff-shift evaluations and Regional Value Content (RVC) calculations to transition supply chains from standard GSP programs to bilateral FTAs, eliminating regulatory risk and capturing substantial duty savings
- Oversee electronic filings and regulatory processes, including ACE, AES, ITAR, EAR, OFAC, and ISF, ensuring accurate and timely submissions to prevent delays and penalties
- Direct end-to-end logistics operations across ocean, air, and ground transportation spanning the U.S. and Asia
- Build and maintain relationships with customs brokers, ocean carriers, freight forwarders, and 3PL providers to ensure seamless cargo movement
- Implement logistics frameworks and SOPs that improve operational efficiency and strengthen compliance controls across global supply chains
- Coordinate transportation planning, routing, and scheduling across 10+ major ports, ensuring on-time delivery and cost-effective solutions
Senior Manager, Global Trade Compliance and International Logistics at ALG Global Logistics, Inc. (2004-01 – 2020-01)
Directed global trade compliance for 1,300+ annual import/export shipments while maintaining a 99% success rate and adhering to strict U.S. customs regulations.
- Successfully coordinated and became the leading U.S. supplier and exporter of luxury automobiles—including BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Land Rover, and Porsche—to buyers in China, contributing $23 million to the company's annual revenue growth within the first 12 months
- Developed and implemented trade compliance controls, risk mitigation strategies, audit coordination, and penalty-avoidance measures that reduce customs-clearance delays across multi-country supply chain operations
- Managed import/export operations across Asia, Europe, and Latin America, ensuring accurate data entry and documentation for regulatory compliance
- Reconciled cross-border logistics strategies for Fortune 500 accounts (Samsung, Costco, and Walmart), directly validating product eligibility under KORUS and ILFTA frameworks to execute duty optimization protocols that reduced landed costs by 8–12%
Senior Manager, International Logistics at Air Tiger Express (1999-01 – 2004-01)
Managed international logistics operations, sales development, and carrier relations for a global freight forwarding organization with 180+ offices worldwide.
- Spearheaded data validation protocols, processing 600+ annual shipments with zero compliance errors
- Reconciled and audited cross-border shipment documentation, identifying and resolving compliance discrepancies, reducing customs clearance time by 30%
- Secured major accounts, including Samsung Electronics, managing cross-border shipments from Asia and Mexico into the U.S.
- Contributed to company growth to $45 million in annual revenue through strategic client acquisition and logistics execution
Product Import Manager at Carter Hawley Hale Stores, Inc. (1991-01 – 1998-01)
Managed global sourcing and import operations for private-label merchandise, ensuring compliant supply-chain logistics across 500+ retail locations.
- Reconciled production timelines and delivery schedules across 32 countries to maintain on-time, compliant import flow and inventory levels
- Increased annual import volume from $140 million to more than $1 billion through strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations
