1. Christina Smyth Seguin
450-202-0973
Logisticsprofessionalwithover 35 years experienceincustomscomplianceandtransportation,andasolid
backgroundknowledgeinglobalregulationsanddealingwithinternational tradepersonnel.I strive to obtain
excellentresultsfor mycompany,myteam and myself.
Experience
June 2004 - present: Metso Minerals Canada Inc. Lachine, Quebec
Supervisor, Traffic & Customs
Responsiblefor all Customs andTransport for the Montreal facility, MarketingCanadaandall projects for USA
Assistingall ProjectManagers from USAwithprocedures andproperdocumentation regarding shippingoverseas.
Negotiations concerningtransport carriers andbrokerfees, verificationand approval transportation invoices
Streamlinenew processes for3rd party logistics providerforMarketingandMontreal factory storage.
Setup procedures regarding transport for super-loads includingcomplyingwithgovernmentregulations andtransport requirements.
Customs Compliancemanual implementationand upkeep
OneEmployeereportingto me
Achievements: Set up 3rd party warehousing and storage and implemented Standard Operating Procedures
Trained staff on SAP for shipping and receiving
April 2001- April 2004 Chateau Stores of Canada Montreal, Quebec
Senior Logistics Manager
All Logistics functions across CanadaandUSA
Department of 12 employees and1Supervisorreportingtome
Responsiblefor US andCanadaauditverificationprocesses andregulations
Budgets and Compliance
Implementation of new programs concerningclothing and fabric imports and theirquotas
April 1999 - Dec 2001 Svedala Industries Kirkland, Quebec
T raffic and Customs Coordinator
All ofMarketingCanadatraffic
Projects
Freight invoiceapprovals
March 1996-April 1999 Atlas Copco Canada Montreal, Quebec
Logistics Supervisor
January 1990 to March 1996 SNF (Quebec Metal) Terrebonne Que.
Traffic Coordinator
June 1978-October 1988 Eaton Canada St. Laurent, Que
Senior Customs Rater
Education
2. 1998-CITT –Certificate in Distribution 1 & 2
1977-1979 - Concordia University-2 years completed in Ancient History and Journalism
1975-1977 - Dawson-DEC in Sociology and Psychology
SAP, Excel, Lotus Notes, BAS
Other Training:
Course / Seminar Name Facilitator Location
CITT -Supply Chain and Logistics Management Course CITT -On Line Mtl
2 years completed/3 year program
CSCB Professional Modules Course
Valuation, Classification, Refunds & Amends, NAFTA CSCB Mtl
Certification with Canada Customs CTCS Designate
I E Canada Seminars & breakfast meetings IE Canada Toronto/Mtl
(Customs, Amps, Incoterms, Compliance etc…)
Yearly updates and news on changes to CRA laws
Customs Valuation IE Canada Montreal
Customs Refunds & Opportunities IE Canada Montreal
Performing A Customs Diagnostic IE Canada Montreal
AMPS training CRA
Complex Business Transactions Metso Legal Guelph
Customs Changes Seminar IE Canada Montreal
Customs Overview /Tom Jansen Metso Mtl
US Customs Laws & Regulations Seminars US Customs Delmar
Ernst & Young E & Y Mtl
Compliance Manual Training
Material Management Vanier Mtl
Certificate
Dangerous Goods Technical College Mtl
Certificate
Transportation Regulations Courses Various Mtl
Certificate
Livingston Seminars Various Livingston Mtl
Management training Course Series Concordia Mtl
Certification course
St. John’s Ambulance Certification
Interests:Coordinator Metso AnnualGolf Tournament and activities