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Results Driven International Trade Compliance and Contracts Leader

RESULTS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS
* Saved $4M in export control penalties by improving EAR/ITAR compliance program
s
* Recovered $5M in customs duties through product sourcing strategies, tariff fr
ee
imports (FTAs), duty drawbacks, and upgraded customs audits
* Fist hand experience working with customs brokers and freight forwarders
* Expanded foreign market share by negotiating advantageous contracts
* Leveraged agency knowledge and relationships as a former official with EU
Commission and US Department of Commerce
* Led cross functional and international teams in Europe, Asia, and Middle East

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WORLDWIDE TRADE & LEGAL ASSOCIATES Scottsdale, Arizona
Manager, Global Trade Compliance and Contracts 2000-Present
(Major clients in aerospace, aviation, semiconductors, telecom)
Implement international trade compliance programs (EARs/ITARs/FCPA
C-TPAT/CBP, FTAs, customs, audits, and interface with governments)
Train global workforce how to use trade compliance to increase company profits
Grow worldwide revenue through negotiation of favorable international contracts

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Phoenix, Arizona


Faculty Associate, Global Business 2004-
2009
Taught graduate university courses in international business
COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN UNION Brussels, Belgium
(Aviation/Aerospace Division) 1995
-1999
Visiting Counsel/Only US Citizen offered this position
Reviewed contracts, joint ventures, and licenses for violations of EU competitio
n law
Investigated complaints regarding EU data privacy and e-commerce rules
AMERICAN AIRLINES (AA) Dallas/Brussels
Legal Counsel 1993-1994
Started international trade, antitrust, and FCPA compliance programs
Represented AA before EU/DOT/FAA and various foreign governments

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INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADMINSTRATION, US DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE


Attorney- Advisor Wa
shington, DC (1987-1992)
"Outstanding Performance Award", 1990
Provided counsel on antidumping/countervailing duties, customs, free trade agree
ments, quotas, and foreign trade zones
Provided advice concerning U.S. export control laws and regulations
Delegate and advisor to the negotiation of various trade agreements
EDUCATION
Thunderbird, The American Graduate School of International Management
University of Denver (JD)
Hague Academy of International Law, Cert.
Universite Libre de Bruxelles, EU Law and Policy, Cert.
Michigan State University (BA)
LANGUAGES/GLOBAL MINDSET
French, German
Lived, worked, studied and enjoyed business relationships in over 30 countries
PUBLICATIONS
Numerous publications and conference addresses on import-export compliance, inte
rnational negotiations, foreign market entry, intellectual property protection,
and e-commerce
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS
Coach, Desert Youth Hockey League
Youth for Understanding International Student Exchange
Delegate, Ramat-Gan (Israel) - Phoenix Sister Cities Committee
Big-Brothers/Big Sisters of Phoenix
Humane Society

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