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MIRIAM C. ESPINOZA
Cel 786-554-6040
Email: mirisita1@gmail.com
Innovative leader with 15+ years of success in the custom’s brokers, compliance,logisticsand importer
trade. Offeringexpertise and detail oriented careto corporatedemands. All commodities.
Keeping up with the pace and growth in the ever-changing U.S. Customs systems, OGA-other government agencies
and procedures, as well as developing internal controls to driveorganizational goals,thereby achieving
compliance,costeffectiveness and efficiency.Consolidated Freight, Bonded Warehouseand In-Bond
documentation. In addition,Tracking/traffic coordination, Exportdocumentation, (SED) via AES, and bookings.
CORE STRENGTHS
Expert in Customs Import Compliance- Customs Trade Programs CAFTA-C-TPAT-ISF-HTSUS Classifications-
Incoterms-Rulings-Drawback-100%Positiveresults on CF28/CF29’s,PEA’s, Protests, ABI-ACE-Customs Audits &
Focus Assessments,
A Leader and Team player, Trains,Troubleshoots,corrects, supports importteam and foreign origin offices in
verificationson compliance, and correctdocumentary provision.Detail oriented, Hands on self-starter. Highlight
of career-see Intradeco Apparel,Inc. below
Savino Del Bene USA, Inc., July 15, 2014 to Feb. 19, 2016,Customs Brokerage Entry Writer
Customs classification,auditof shipment docs,entry processing,coordination and followup on arrivalsair & ocean,
deliveries nationwideand locally.
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, July 29, 2013 to March 31, 2014,Special Accounts Import Coordinator
Air shipments, trackingarrivals,customs classification, auditof importdocs, entry processing – customs clearance,
warehouse transfers,pick up of cargo,and delivery to clientDC’s nationwidevia branch offices. Prepared-updated
Daily reporton all aspects of each shipment from origin to final deliveries. Profitshareposting, invoicing.
Blu Logistics, Temp. Pos., May 20,2013 to July 2013, Temporary Export Customer Service
NVOCC, Export Shipments Ocean, A to Z, creation of Master and House B/L’s, AES (SED), traffic,
Insurance,documentation, assistImportLogistics Manager
Franklin USA, Inc. Temp. Pos., Jan 28, 2013 to March 22, 2013 Temporary Logistics position
All shippingorders for inbound and outbound of domestic and international traffic.
Obtained international freightrate quotes for review, comparison and determination.
Received delivery appointment requests and coordinated warehouse.
Process domestic shippingin variousmilitary and other major clients' portals -networks,determining, at
times, via best rate - TT of carriers.
Prepared import docs for customs clearanceand OGA forms when required.
Provided export docs to consignees-freightforwarders for AES processing-compliance.
Created, maintain-updateimport logof pending arrivalsand cleared,to be delivered shipments.
Coordination of all inbound - outbound shipments with warehouse.
Createds sales-pickingorders,requests for palletization,dims and weights for carriers.
Kept abreastof freight forwarders,carriers,truckers’offers and rates always seekingbest cost
effectiveness and improvement in services.
Considered offered new ways to reach more efficiency in procedures in-officeand warehouse.

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A Customs Brokerage, Inc. July 2012 to Jan 2013, CHB Account Executive-Customs Entry Writer
Carefully handled importer accounts' shipments from A to Z, providingdocumentation
review for completeness, correctness,classification and entry processingfor local and RLF arrivals.
OGA requirements in reporting FDA productcodes, prior notice and followup. Performing all traffic set
up, collection of O B/L or Express releases,payments to carriers,terminals,CFS,obtainingfreight
releases from carriers and cargo locations,coordinatingCBP &/or FDA sampling-exams and followup on
releases,meeting delivery deadlines.Assuringclient's satisfaction by exceeding their expectations.
Lilly & Associates Temp. Pos., April 23, 2012 to July 13, 2012 Import Freight ForwardingAccount Executive
Attended all facets of my clients' shipments from origin to U.S.destinations.
Provided freight quotes to customers for consideration and followup upon acceptance to book shipments with
global agents.
Coordinated shipments off-loadingwith SS lines,airlines customs clearance.Collection of O B/L or
Express releases.Verification on any CBP or other OGA exams with followup on release. Payments to
Terminals,CFS, payments to carriers for freightrelease. Coordinated deliveries to client's location or as
otherwise specified.Maintained - updated shipments status on in-housetrackingsystem accessibleby
the customers to view their shipments, cut arrival notices-invoices,verified all documentation for customs
clearanceor turnover to client's specified customs brokers.
Intradeco Apparel, Inc.-Nov. 1998 to Jan. 2012,Import Administrator-Customs ComplianceSpecialist-ImportTeam
Lead
Responsiblefor all ImportCustoms entries, classifications,auditing-compliance- followup, value
statements, textile declarations,Daily and Monthly Electronic Customs duties statements and
payments, prepared docs and instructions to outsourced customs brokers when necessary on
particularshipments,AII/RLF entry processing,CF28/29’s,Protests, PEA’s, BindingRulingrequests,
created departmental S.O.P.’s, maintainingand updatingin systemas new additions,improvements
and changes occurred.
Events and accomplishments at Intradeco Apparel
•Instrumental in developingnew internal styleassignmentelectronic classification system.
•Crafted styles spec sheets, improving classification requests to assureaccurateclassification
assignmentand backup. Classificationsattimes,provided to vendors, resulted in correctly classified
invoices fromorigins,also as a result,assisted costingdept. with accurateduty rates and fees
involved per style.
•Active in the continual research of Customs laws,regulations and new trade programs providing
instructions for resourcingand development dept. alongwith costingdept. on eligibility
requirements for the trade programs in supportingdocuments instructions.
•Equipped manufacturers-shippers with new instructions format, improving their recordkeeping
and paper trail,substantiatingeligibility for free trade programs.Thus, avoiding possible eligibility
discrepancies upon customs requests or audits,resultingin penalties or denial of tradeprogram
participation.
•Prepared application for C-TPAT participation,attainingthebenefits for the company as an
accepted member. Continued as C-TPAT committee member.
•Trained each new import dept. employee and new management in customs matters.
•Oversaw compliance procedures in documentation, entry preparation-presentation to customs
and filerecords maintenance. Cont’d…..

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•Key person in the preparation and presentation of Retroactive Refund Claims and Protests upon
Cafta program commencement, recuperated over 2 million dollars for the company, of prior duties paid.
•Aided Customs Auditor and personnel in providinginformation for customs focus assessmentand
directly related with Customs personnel in followup audits.
•Obtained, audited & prepared supportingdocumentation from foreign manufacturers for all
CF28/CF29 customs requests for information,receiving 100%positive results.
•Attended ACE trainingseminars, representing the company, as one of the first 40 test importers in
the nation.
•Traveled to the company’s related foreign plants in C. America, supportingthem in Customs
Jump visits and also trainingof personnel, implementing new procedures I created, in the auditing
and verification of supportingdocumentation such as affidavits,materials,receivingrecords and
creation of certificates of origin.
•Link between the company, customs officialsand CBP import specialists.Enjoy a longand positive
relationship with supervisory and senior customs staff.
•Liaison between company’s legal counsel, and customs headquarters. Constantly researching information and
updatingresources I created; maintaining currentrecords, as well as discovery of new avenues beneficial to the
company’s programs that resulted in cost savings.
•Prepared agenda and presentations for Bi-Annual CIP company departmental meetings.
•Created ISF trainingprocedures and oversaw ISF preparation,transmissionsand followup, providing
supportto staff. Maintained timely,accurateand complete information for ISF’s, protecting company’s
compliance.
Various Major Customs Brokers – Importers(earlier employment prior to above) :
1st, Safra Trading 1978 to 1980 (Importer perishables), Receptionist-then Secretary to V. Pres, then Import Clerk,
then Assistantto Pres./CEO (company closed,accepted pos. at Howard Reeder, who was their Customs Broker)
2nd Howard S. Reeder 1980 to 1982 Entry-acct exec. Perishables Dept.,
3rd Tati Industries Import/Sales Manager (apparel importer) 1982-1984,company closed
4th MIF 1984 to 1989, Team lead-Perishables,Customs Entry Writer
5th Ryder Customs Brokers-Special Projects Supervisor 1989 to 1990 officeclosed,
6th Golden Eagle 1990 to 1992, Customs Entry Writer, accepted pos.at Eagle Companies as Imp Supv.
7th Eagle Companies-Import Supervisor, Cruiselines,1992 to 1993, husband with Leukemia-resigned,
8th Supreme International 1995-1996,Customs Entry Writer
9th Pronto Cargo Brokers 1996 to 1998, Acct Exec Entry writer Co. closed,pos. at Intradeco accepted.(see above)
Vast experience in all commodities classification,customs and OGA other government agencies requirements &
regulations.
Bilingual –Fluentin English and Spanish
Technical Skills:Word,Excel, ABI (Micro Software Services a.k.a. Editrade, ASCI, IES, Kewell, Alliance) ACE, Lotus
Notes, Outlook, PowerPoint, AES (SED), Peachtree Quantum
Miami Dade Community College Coursework-Customs seminars,ST&R seminars:
Invited Guest panel speaker at FCBF U.S. Customs seminar.
Very good references high level U.S. customs officers & specialists,global attorney firms and in the logisticsand
customs brokers’ trade.
LinkedIn URL http://www.linkedin.com/pub/miriam-chatzky-espinoza/17/275/875