LINA MARIA ESCOBAR
Bogotá
Summary
Professional Customs Broker with 1 year of firsthand shipping experience managing import and export cargo. Strong grasp of laws governing global trade, restrictions and tariffs. Additional strengths producing accurate reports and comprehending regulatory documents and statements.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Transport and Customs Analyst for Central America
Siacomex Customs Agency
01.2024 - Current
- Applied standard tables and knowledge of law to calculate duty and tariff payments of each shipment.
- Tracked shipments processing through customs and other agencies and obtained clearances.
- Analyzed key metrics to identify trends in customs processes, recommending improvements where necessary.
- Verified rejected cargo and advised on steps to take for avoiding repeat denial.
- Tracking of ETA for exports until arrival in accordance with INCOTERMS terms
- Negotiation with international and domestic suppliers
Imports Analyst
Siacomex Customs Agency
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Trade sector as a Customs Analyst for a Canadian client. Among my responsibilities are: Document analysis, tracking incoming containers, monitoring timelines, weight, and product arrivals to input data into the Canadian system, which is a process conducted entirely in English
- Product classification based on the Canadian Customs Tariff, process assignment, review, responding to client requirements, and sending daily reports on operations.
- Develop leadership skills, proactivity, assertive communication, and problem-solving abilities.
Imports Account Assistant
Siacomex Customs Agency
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Support in the imports for a client importing electrical products, security cameras, and access control devices
- Tracking logistics from arrival at port to the final destination city
- ETA tracking and document analysis
- Importation of products upon arrival in the national territory, complying with the requirements of Colombian legislation
International Trade Intern
Siacomex Customs Agency
02.2023 - 08.2023
- In the field of medical and pharmaceutical products: document analysis, Excel management, invoicing, medical and pharmaceutical product nationalization, merchandise withdrawal, filing.
- Tracking the entire importation process until the merchandise was nationalized and delivered to the client at the agreed-upon point.
- Development of communication skills, teamwork, and ability to work under pressure
Export Coordinator
Sandoná Nariño Panela Farmers
02.2020 - 06.2020
- Implementation of a project aimed at promoting export culture in the panela sector of the Municipality of Sandoná, including the creation of training sessions, classes, and technical assistance to meet export requirements and foster growth within the department
Bank Cashier
Multipagas
01.2019 - 01.2020
- customer service, selling life insurance, receiving, delivering, and safeguarding cash, checks, money orders, and other valuable documents, opening and closing the office, handing over to the transport company, daily closing reports
- Developed skills in responsibility, efficiency, and customer service
Bank Customer Service Representative
Bancolombia, Pitalito
08.2015 - 07.2017
- Handling and reception of requests, complaints, and claims, management of financial information to provide timely responses to clients, directing clients within the office to alternative service channels, customer service, data and information management.
- Developed skills in assertive communication, timely resolution of client requirements.
Education
Speaking and Listening en Monroe College -
International Trade - International Trade
Nariño University
Pasto, Colombia12.2023
Digital Marketing - Marketing
Javeriana University
Bogotá, Colombia08.2023
Skills
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Proactivity
- Office Management Efficiency
References
- Juan Sebastián Perdomo Ceballos, 3007708655
- Maria Camila Cantor 3194386303
Languages
Spanish
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Timeline
Transport and Customs Analyst for Central America
Siacomex Customs Agency
01.2024 - Current
Imports Analyst
Siacomex Customs Agency
10.2023 - 01.2024
Imports Account Assistant
Siacomex Customs Agency
09.2023 - 10.2023
International Trade Intern
Siacomex Customs Agency
02.2023 - 08.2023
Export Coordinator
Sandoná Nariño Panela Farmers
02.2020 - 06.2020
Bank Cashier
Multipagas
01.2019 - 01.2020
Bank Customer Service Representative
Bancolombia, Pitalito
08.2015 - 07.2017
Speaking and Listening en Monroe College -
International Trade - International Trade
Nariño University
Digital Marketing - Marketing
Javeriana University
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