Professional Resume Template for
Trade Compliance Officer
Elena R. Rostov
Houston, TX
(713) 555-0143
elena.rostov@proton.mail
linkedin.com/in/elena-rostov-compliance | github.com/elenarostov
Professional Summary
Methodical Trade Compliance Officer with 6 years of experience managing global export and import compliance programs within high-volume manufacturing and technology sectors. Expertise includes classifying products under Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCN), drafting EAR/ITAR license applications, and performing internal audits of trade transactions. Successfully resolved 42 customs hold dependencies and reduced clearance delay cycles by 31% through automated screening workflows. Skilled with OCR E2open, SAP GTS, and Customs e-commerce portals to drive audit readiness and mitigate regulatory risks across multiple international business units.
Work Experience
Trade Compliance Officer — Global Logistics Corp
Houston, TX | January 2024 – Present
- Managed end-to-end export and import transactions representing $45M in annual trade volume, ensuring full compliance with EAR, ITAR, and OFAC regulations and reducing audit exceptions by 28%.
- Classified 1,200+ hardware and software items under HTS and ECCN schedules, decreasing product classification review times by 35% through custom lookup tools.
- Drafted and submitted 14 ITAR agreements and 38 EAR licenses to the Departments of State and Commerce, maintaining a 96% first-pass approval rate over 2 years.
- Led 3 internal trade compliance audits across 4 global subsidiaries, uncovering and correcting 12 documentation deficiencies to prevent potential regulatory fines.
Export Control Specialist — Apex Aerospace Solutions
Dallas, TX | August 2020 – December 2023
- Administered restricted party screening for 8,500+ clients and vendor transactions using OCR E2open, flags resolution, and decreased screening review cycle times by 42%.
- Conducted 12 compliance training sessions for 150+ cross-functional staff members, raising internal policy awareness and reducing shipping delay incidents by 24%.
- Audited 320 import customs entries and post-summary corrections, securing $85,000 in duty refunds through correct Harmonized Tariff Schedule duty drawback claims.
- Prepared quarterly compliance metrics reports for senior management, analyzing 8 core key performance indicators and improving import customs clearance times by 18%.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management
University of Houston · Houston, TX · 2020
Skills
Export Compliance, Import Compliance, EAR, ITAR, ECCN, HTS classification, Restricted Party Screening, Customs Valuations, OFAC Regulations, Duty Drawback, SAP GTS, OCR E2open, ACE Portal, Internal Audits, Corrective Action Plans, License Drafting, Recordkeeping, Training Delivery
Projects
Global HTS Re-Classification Project
Role: Lead Compliance Officer
Tools: SAP GTS, Excel, Customs ACE Portal
Led the classification review of 4,200 product stock keeping units, correcting tariff codes and saving the firm $120,000 in duties while mitigating customs hold risks.
Automated Trade Screening Integration
Role: Trade Compliance Administrator
Tools: OCR E2open, Salesforce ERP, JIRA
Integrated restricted party screening software with enterprise resource planning systems, reducing order screening hold times by 55% and verifying 12,000 transactions.
Certifications
- Certified U.S. Export Compliance Officer (CUSECO) (2022)
- Certified ITAR Professional (CIP) (2023)
- Certified Export Specialist (CES) (2021)
Additional information
- Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Conversational)
- Volunteer Work: Compliance advisor for local international trade non-profit organization (2022-present)
- Availability: 2 weeks notice
Job Market Insights
Market data and opportunities for
Trade Compliance Officer
Job Market Insights
$80,000
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$125,000
Avg:
$102,000
Growth Outlook:
The demand for Trade Compliance Officers in the United States remains steady, driven by complex supply chains, international tariffs, and tightening export control regimes. Evolving regulation on dual-use technology and national security increases the need for risk management. While software tools streamline initial product classification and screening, human compliance officers are required to resolve complex regulatory issues, draft license disclosures, and lead agency audits. Employment for compliance specialists is projected to grow by 3% from 2024 to 2034.
3% growth over 10 years
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