Customs Broker Resume

There are lots of formalities in importing and exporting goods and commodities. Each country has specific laws in sending and receiving merchandise to and from foreign countries. These merchandises are usually sent by air or through water. Since a great deal of inspection and restriction are involved in the process, shipping companies hire customs brokers. These brokers serve as a link between importer, exporter and the government agencies. They may hold expertise in clothing, food, or may work to authorize or approve the list of contents and number of crew in a cargo ship.

To apply for this position, let your resume show that you can prepare documents necessary for sending goods to the desired locations by following the guidelines. The resume must also communicate your knowledge on the import and export prerequisites. There are many other things the employer wants to look at. This sample resume will make it clear for you.

Sample Resume

Rickey B. Chen
142 Zimmerman Lane
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Phone: 213-439-3466
Email: rbchen@anymail.com

Job Objective:
Looking for the full-time employment as a customs broker with a well-known logistic company that can utilize my knowledge and skills on import and export prerequisites.

Summary of Skills:

• Comprehensive understanding of customs processes
• Complete knowledge about documentation and regulatory requirements
• Familiar with U.S. regulatory import and export compliance, and international trade policies and procedures
• Outstanding presentation and analytical skills
• Commendable problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to negotiate extensions for clearance of goods while the documents are still under process

Work Experience:

Customs Broker
Silver Line Resource Management, Los Angeles, CA
2012 - present

• Prepare excise, duty terms and taxes documents according to the set guidelines
• Authorize operational requirements for ensuring customs clearances for clients
• Help importers and exporters understand federal regulations for sending and receiving goods to and from overseas
• Inform clients about customs regulations, shipping restriction, international tariffs, and insurance requirements
• Assign codes to shipments for easy tracking
• Develop the interface between the business unit and the customer
• Arrange customs clearance and delivery
• Sing shipping documents on behalf of clients

Custom Broker
Dynamic Logistic Pvt. Ltd., Los Angeles, CA
2009 - 2012

• Suggested right packing methods to clients to prevent damages to goods
• Insured merchandise against loss, damage and pilferage
• Prepared paperworks for sending goods through ships
• Traced and updated clients about the location of shipment each day

Education:
Bachelor's Degree in International Trade
Fabulous Business Management School, Los Angeles, CA
2008

License:
Customs Brokers Licensing (2009)

References:
Available upon request.

See Also

Customs Broker Cover Letter