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