Holly M. Snead - Resume

Sep 26, 2026

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Professional resume for Holly M. Snead focused on international trade compliance, customs brokerage, and HTS classification expertise. Accumulates 15+ years supporting multinational corporations from import clearance through post-entry audit, corrective actions, and adherence to “Reasonable Care” standards. Demonstrates leadership in Focused Assessment, Prior Disclosure, and Importer Self-Assessment preparation, achieving duty refunds and significant cost savings. Highlights experience managing compliance assessments, software-driven classification workflows, and strong partnerships with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, attorneys, and internal stakeholders.

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HOLLY M. SNEAD Ph (858) 414-2850 [hsnead@sbcglobal.net](hsnead@sbcglobal.net) (RE: WEST COAST INT’L TRADE COMPLIANCE OPPORTUNITIES) QUALIFICATIONS 15+ years dedicated work experience with multinational corporations in the international trade industry as a Licensed Customs Broker (1994) , Certified Customs Specialist (CCS), trade consultant and various managerial positions in trade compliance. Comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of importing from clearance to post-entry audit and corrective action including systems, processes and procedures in accordance with federal rules and regulations; sea, air and land border entry, international and domestic transportation. Focus and expertise in customs compliance issues including directing policy, drafting procedures and implementation of internal controls. Intensive experience in Focused Assessment Audit (FA), Prior Disclosure and Importer Self-Assessment (ISA) program preparation with proven success in adhering to “Reasonable Care” standards and avoidance of non-compliance fines and penalties. Exceptional achievements in securing duty refunds from post-entry claims and cost savings due to effective management of staff, applications, processes and resources. Self-starter with strong work ethic seeking an international position where I can apply management, planning, problem-solving and organizational skills. 􀁸 Ability to manage multi-faceted activities; strong quantitative and analytical skills; quick response and resolution to problematic issues, thereby ensuring timely, accurate and qualitative results. 􀁸 Demonstrated excellence in conducting internal compliance assessments, research and data extraction and analysis to ensure processes and procedures are compliant. 􀁸 Expertise in HTS classification of raw material and finished good commodities including automotive parts, electronics and wearing apparel. Extensive use of trade publications and resources such as the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS), Explanatory Notes (EN), Binding Rulings and 19 CFR regulations. 􀁸 Highly effective in managing relationships with U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers, service providers, customs attorneys, company associates and clients to achieve set goals and objectives. 􀁸 Exceptional writing achievements in drafting policies, procedures, binding rulings, compliance and trade program eligibility summaries. 􀁸 Effective teamwork, leadership and management skills; energetic , highly organized, resourceful, methodical, detailed, flexible, dependable, conscientious, ethical, good-natured, and service-oriented. 􀁸 Extensive use of Microsoft Office applications-Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Visio. 􀁸 Quick learner on computer systems applications such as AS400, MAS200, IMS and MIC. 􀁸 Trainings in Export transactions include CCL, ECCN’s, Country Chart, Jurisdiction, Classification, Export Controls and Compliance. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Daimler Trucks North America, Portland, OR 8/2008 – 12/2009 German trucks and truck parts manufacturer, importer and exporter HTS Classification Team Lead – International Trade Department 􀁸 Built team of five HTS Classification Specialists resulting in 2009 cost savings of $1.37 million by bringing previously outsourced tariff classification function in-house for US and CA parts. 􀁸 Implemented MIC CCS software application module to achieve tariff classification of 100,333 parts. 􀁸 Redesigned Tariff Classification Assignment Screen which enhanced speed and efficiency of workflow for the classification process by actively utilizing parts classification database while classifying new parts. 􀁸 Interfaced with IT support team to identify methods for automating tariff classification which resulted in autoclassification of 54,000 truck parts for total cost savings of $618,160 .00. 􀁸 Designated specifications for Oracle-based reports to effectively identify, track, analyze and manage workload for optimal delegation to

FAQs

What is Holly M. Snead’s primary expertise?

Her core expertise is international trade compliance, customs brokerage, and HTS classification, spanning activities from import clearance to post-entry audit and corrective action.

What programs and compliance standards has she prepared for?

She has extensive experience preparing for Focused Assessment Audit (FA), Prior Disclosure, and Importer Self-Assessment (ISA), with a proven record of meeting “Reasonable Care” standards.

What results has she achieved in customs compliance work?

She has secured duty refunds from post-entry claims and delivered cost savings through effective management of staff, applications, processes, and resources.

Sep 26, 2026

Uploaded by Kurz