Director, Global Trade Compliance and International Logistics - Shenzhen Sihe Internet Technology Co., Ltd. - Shenzhen, China / Los Angeles, CA / Las Vegas, NV
(2020-01)
- Direct global trade compliance programs supporting 275+ monthly import containers consisting of a wide range of commodities, maintaining a 100% customs-clearance success rate while minimizing regulatory risk and avoiding customs penalties.
- 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 - ALG Global Logistics, Inc. - Los Angeles / Long Beach, CA
(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), implementing duty optimization protocols that reduced landed costs by 8-12% while maintaining 100% regulatory compliance.
Senior Manager, International Logistics - Air Tiger Express - San Diego, CA
(1999-01 - 2004-01)
- Managed international logistics operations, sales development, and carrier relations for a global freight forwarding organization with 180+ offices worldwide.
- Managed international logistics operations and carrier relations, ensuring compliant transportation for a 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 - Carter Hawley Hale Stores, Inc. - New York, NY
(1991-01 - 1998-12)
- 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.
