Experienced International Trade & Business Professional Operations-focused international trade professional with a law degree with a proven ability to increase operational efficiencies and reducing risk exposure and costs. Excel in time-critical, performance-driven, quality focused environments where I use my forward-thinking and technical skills to simplify operations.

1. John R. Partridge
(623) 476 5209 (404) 964 2628 John.R.Partridge@gmail.com 10541 West Foothill Drive Peoria, AZ 85383
Experienced International Trade& Business Professional
Operations-focused international trade professional with a law degree with a proven ability to increase operational
efficiencies and reducing risk exposure and costs. Excel in time-critical, performance-driven, quality focused environments
where I use my forward-thinking and technical skills to simplify operations.
Int'l Business Incoterms, letters of credit, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
Management Project management, business processes, SAP familiarity, Six Sigma awareness
Import Classification, valuation, free trade agreements, OGAs especially FDA, entry process, drawback, FTZs
Export Commodity jurisdiction/classification, license requirements and exemptions, denied party screening
Technical/IT Basic VB.Net & Java, advanced VBA, VBS, & Perl, Access, Open-Source RDBMS, SQL
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Customs Broker U.S. Customs and Border Protection Phoenix, AZ October 2006
Customs Compliance Specialist U.S. Customs and Border Protection Phoenix, AZ Fall 2012
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DHL Global Forwarding Phoenix, AZ February 2011-Present
Hired as an Customs Broker. Compiled reference materials, created templates and tools and streamlined processes
to help other entry writers. Completed numerous special projects to boost efficiency. Advised customers on the
customs implications of the Incoterm they choose, OGA requirements, and CBP regulations. Facilitated change and
boosted communication while serving on the Guiding Coalition. Worked to unify departmental processes across teams.
Best Western International Phoenix, AZ May 2010- February 2011
Expeditors International Salt Lake City, UT May 2007-January 2009
Hired as an Entry Writer to gain operational experience. Filed entry declarations for a wide variety of goods with a
focus on complex and OGA entries and developed MS Office productivity tools using VBA.
Professionally rendered expert advice on all import regulations and their impact on business decisions while acting as
the Compliance Officer from August 2007. Formally promoted in July 2008. My advice saved an importer about $1M.
Promoted again in July 2008 to Business Process Analyst where I increased the average overall KPI score from 88%
to 97%. Pivotal in gaining a $500K+ account by automating the processing of importer entry declaration data.
Simultaneously promoted to Information Services Manager responsible for an $100k annual budget. Well-known
during my tenure for expense reconciliation and tactful interaction with co-workers.
Law Office of Edward V. Sexton Phoenix, AZ February 2006- February 2007
Recruited as an Associate/Office Manager to close down attorney's practice prior to his retirement. Facilitated the
billing of old accounts and closure of cases by streamlining office processes.
EDUCATION/TRAINING
International Compliance Professionals Association Annual Conference Various
Bureau of Industry and Security Complying with U.S. Export Controls, Complying with the ITAR
International Air Transport Association Air Cargo Agent Course
Emory University College of Law Atlanta, GA May 2005
Graduated with a Juris Doctor with a focus on international business transactions, trade and taxation. Attended
Cornell’s Institute of International and Comparative Law in Paris, France to study international and comparative law.
Oberlin College Oberlin, OH May 2000
Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts with three separate majors: Economics, Politics and History. Founded or managed
several student organizations with up to 50+ members and $10K budgets. Managed student programs including
creation, fund raising, talent negotiations, and media relations. Represented history majors in departmental meetings.
MEMBERSHIPS
International Compliance Professionals Association (ICPA) Member
Society for International Affairs (SIA) Member
Toastmasters International Member
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Closing Manager WMR Acquisitions Orlando, FL
Underwriting Representative, Life Underwriter Trainee First Penn Pacific Life Insurance Schaumburg, IL
Field Director Arizona Campaign Caucus Phoenix, AZ
Congressional Intern U.S House of Representatives Washington, DC
Anti-tank Assault-man, Guide, Scribe U.S. Marine Corps Camp Pendleton, CA