Maria Velandria

Senior professional with 25+ years of experience in global trade compliance, import/export operations, logistics strategy, and supply chain optimization across multinational environments. Proven ability to streamline processes, reduce costs, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner cross-functionally with Engineering, R&D, Sales, Finance, and Operations.

GLOBAL TRADE & LOGISTICS MANAGER - 3DISC Imaging & Simulation Corp. (Americas) - Herndon, VA

(2024-03 - 2025-12)

Led global logistics, import/export, and compliance operations for a Paris-based organization

• Supported Engineering & R&D projects with international shipping and regulatory expertise
• Identified and implemented process improvements across global markets
• Partnered with Sales to develop transportation costing and logistics strategies
• Managed carrier relationships and ensured compliance with export regulations
• Produced executive-level reports under tight deadlines in a fast-changing environment

ADMINISTRATOR – IMPORT/EXPORT, LOGISTICS, COMPLIANCE & FINANCE - Gatekeeper Security Inc. (OSI Systems) - Sterling, VA

(2016-04 - 2023-12)

• Owned end-to-end import/export operations including RMAs and denied-party screening
• Managed documentation: invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and customs filings
• Assigned Harmonized Tariff Codes and ensured Incoterms compliance
• Led Letters of Credit transactions and bank negotiations with zero discrepancies
• Oversaw domestic & international trade shows, travel coordination, and budgets
• Tracked and routed all sales orders to meet strict customer delivery deadlines

SENIOR CLIENT CARE COORDINATOR - Xerox Corporation (Contract – Fannie Mae) - Herndon, VA

(2015-04 - 2016-03)

• Coordinated logistics for executive meetings, conventions, and national events
• Directed AV and technical teams across multiple U.S. locations
• Ensured compliance with Fannie Mae quality and operational standards

EXPORT CONSULTANT - Hamilton Group LLC - Dallas–Fort Worth, TX

(2014-07 - 2015-03)

• Advised clients on export compliance, freight rates, and documentation
• Managed air/ocean shipments and customs coordination
• Performed procurement, RFQs, purchase orders, and supplier follow-up

EXPORT SHIPPING MANAGER - AMSCO Global LLC - Tysons, VA

(2012-05 - 2014-06)

• Directed all export operations and customer service activities
• Ensured compliance with ITAR, EAR, TSA STA, Dangerous Goods, and FMS regulations
• Managed licenses, tariffs, HS Codes, and expedited international shipments

IMPORT EXPORT COORDINATOR - CDS Airfreight - Sterling, VA

(2011-04 - 2012-04)

• In charge of U.S. State Department's diplomatic export pouches worldwide daily operation
• Possessed a valid Security Treat Assessment I.D. issued by TSA
• Acted as agent to Customs Office at IAD for brokerage requirements

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR - Self-Employed - Sterling, VA

(2010-04 - 2011-03)

• Partnered with Keller Williams Realty as an Agent
• Residential Real Estate Sale
• Property Management of Rentals

OPERATIONS & QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER - Defense Technology Equipment - Sterling, VA

(2007-09 - 2010-03)

Supervised 13 employees in import export logistics, billing, warehouse, data entry, sales & purchasing and directly handled AOG(Aircraft On Ground) high priority shipment.

• Drafted DSP 5 export license applications to State Dept. for the Empowered Official
• Provided detailed guidance to staff for operational procedures to comply with safety and on time delivery

OPERATIONS & MANAGER - American Trading Service - White Plains, MD

(1996-09 - 2007-08)

• Supervised 5 employees in import export logistics, purchasing & billing
• Coordinated with gov't inspections agencies for special projects funded by World Bank
• Managed all aspects of organization's operations

EXPORT MANAGER - Kessler International Corporation - Rockville, MD

(1988-03 - 1996-03)

• Handled all letters of credit transactions and funded projects by USAID and World Bank
• Supported all sales executives in RFQs, bid proposals and sales cost analysis
• Direct point of contact to both domestic & international customers

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Arts - Maryknoll College