Experience

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  Legends real estate

  Aug 2005 - Aug 2006

  Secretary

  Disseminated accurate information concerning properties to prospective customers and directed them to an appropriate real estate agent. Performed clerical duties such as answering phones and scheduling appointments to assist company with client management. Maintained a database of 400+ listed and new clients and properties.

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  University of south carolina

  Aug 2006 - Feb 2011

  Information center manager

  Provided services and information to the University community at the Russell House University Union. Promoted to Information Center Manager from Information Center Attendant. Managed a staff of 5 Information Center Attendants and overlook Information Center operations.Also directed weekly meetings to discuss upcoming events, issues and schedules to keep Information Center Attendants informed. Worked with the Assistant Director of Operations to revise financial and business procedures at the Information Center. Show less

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  Maurices

  Jun 2007 - Aug 2010

  Sales associate

  Provided exceptional services on the sales floor for a nationally recognized clothing chain store. Organized merchandise throughout the store for inventory and display purposes to better market the store brand. Handled financial transactions to assist customers and assist manager in balancing register. Ensured customers receive outstanding customer service by effective communication assistance.

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  Cummins turbo technologies

  Jan 2010 - May 2010

  Student consultant

  Worked on a live consulting project to execute a real improvement project with a global supply chain domain through the Management Science Department at USC.Designed risk assessment tool that will mitigate the key risks in the supply chain.We also apply six sigma strategies to find cost saving strategies and process improvements in the supply chain.

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  Integration point, inc.

  Jan 2011 - Jun 2014

  A leading provider of global trade management solutions, Integration Point, Inc. assists international companies by providing import and export visibility globally, delivering up‐to‐date global regulatory information and facilitating connectivity to supply chain partners and government agencies around the globe. Built on a single, web‐based platform, Integration Point allows organizations to secure their supply chain and comply with global regulatory requirements while improving visibility and realizing savings opportunities. Integration Point Global Trade Management includes solutions for: import/export management, supply chain security, entry validation, restricted party screening, product classification, free trade agreement qualification and duty deferral program management (US FTZ, Mexico Maquiladora, EU Customs Warehousing, etc.) Show less A leading provider of global trade management solutions, Integration Point, Inc. assists international companies by providing import and export visibility globally, delivering up‐to‐date global regulatory information and facilitating connectivity to supply chain partners and government agencies around the globe. Built on a single, web‐based platform, Integration Point allows organizations to secure their supply chain and comply with global regulatory requirements while improving visibility and realizing savings opportunities. Integration Point Global Trade Management includes solutions for: import/export management, supply chain security, entry validation, restricted party screening, product classification, free trade agreement qualification and duty deferral program management (US FTZ, Mexico Maquiladora, EU Customs Warehousing, etc.) Show less

  • Sr. Analyst - Global Solutions

    Jun 2013 - Jun 2014

  • Global Solutions Analyst

    Jun 2012 - Jun 2013

  • Global Trade Software Analyst

    Jan 2011 - Jul 2012
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  Kpmg us

  Jun 2014 - now

  Sarah is a member of KPMG LLP’s Trade & Customs services practice. Sarah specializes in duty savings opportunities, and has assisted companies in the areas of application and activation of Foreign Trade Zones (“FTZ”), assisting and claiming First Sale for Export with vendors in multinational locations, duty drawback applications and claims, U.S Customs related party pricing, performing gap analysis of company’s current trade procedures and identifying risk and opportunities and other general customs compliance matters. Sarah has worked with clients in a vast number of industries such as electronics, automotive, apparel, consumer goods and pharmaceutical. Sarah also has a strong background with global trade management system (GTM) implementations, including data mapping processes, system testing, enhancing and optimizing processes related to a company’s customs and trade compliance areas. Sarah’s technical and operational experience allows her to assist clients in understanding their global processes and implementing end-to-end solutions to efficiently manage their global trade needs. Show less

  • Senior Manager, Trade & Customs

    Oct 2022 - now

  • Manager, Trade and Customs

    Oct 2018 - Sept 2022

  • Senior Associate, Trade and Customs

    Oct 2016 - Sept 2018

  • Associate - Trade and Customs

    Jun 2014 - Sept 2016
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  National association of foreign-trade zones (naftz)

  Oct 2024 - now

  Member board of directors