Torsten Helk

Torsten Helk

Export Coordinator

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Sr. Manager Dangerous Goods at GEODIS

  • Education

    • Dunlap-Stone University

      2012 - 2016
      Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) Trade Compliance Law
    • Staatliche Handelsschule Holstenwall, H14, Hamburg

      1972 - 1974
      Speditionskaufmann Spedition (Transportation)
    • Volks und Realschule Hanhoopsfeld

      1962 - 1972
      Realschule Abschluss
  • Experience

    • Rohde & Liesenfeld

      Jan 1972 - Jan 1980
      Export Coordinator
    • Schenkers International Forwarders Inc.

      Jan 1980 - Jan 1988
      Supervisor

      Manage the export operations from the U.S. for a major chemical clients

    • A&K Forwarding

      Jan 1988 - Jan 1989
      Export Manager

      Manage all facets of the exports for two major clients

    • BDP International

      May 1993 - Dec 2019

      Administer Hazmat Training to employees worldwide, Assist VP of Compliance in creating new training modules for Safety and Security, as well as other Compliance training. Perform regular compliance audits. Maintain Hazmat and Export compliance databases in the BDP IT systems. Monitor Regulatory changes and assure compliance through updates in the IT structure. Central point of contact for Hazmat and Export compliance questions for internal and external customers. Responsible for Haz Mat Training nationwide, maintain compliance tables in BDP computer system, incl. Haz Mat tables, ECCN tables, Country tables, etc. Monitor compliance thru IT tools and audits.

      • Manager Hazardous Materials and Export Compliance

        Jan 2002 - Dec 2019
      • Supervisor Regulatory Compliance

        May 1993 - Jan 2002
    • GEODIS

      Jan 2020 - now
      Sr. Manager Dangerous Goods
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor

      UK Department for Transport
      Apr 2016
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Marriage Ministry

      Issued by Diocese of Trenton, NJ on Jun 2012
      Diocese of Trenton, NJAssociated with Torsten Helk
    • Youth Minister

      Issued by Corpus Christi Church / St. Peters Church on Jan 2000
      Corpus Christi Church / St. Peters ChurchAssociated with Torsten Helk