Zinnia Grilli

Experience

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  Plasma-Therm

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1998

  Sales Administrator/Export-Import Compliance
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  Ametek

  Apr 2000 - Apr 2003

  Customer Care Manager

   Led Customer Care (staff of 13 Customer Care Representatives)  Analyzed, evaluated and designed improved business processes for the Customer Care unit through customer surveys and regular audits to gauge associates’ productivity Set customer satisfaction metrics and quality initiatives through distribution channel feedback as well as direction from Business Unit Managers Coached and managed staff to effectively resolve issues and maintain a positive work environment Managed international customer’s accounts portfolio Empowered Officer/Export Compliance focal for the Division Show less

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  Smiths Aerospace Mech Systems

  Jul 2003 - Mar 2007

  Technology Control Officer, Empowered Official, Govt Property Administrator

  Managed the Import-Export Compliance Program for the Smiths Aerospace LLC, Clearwater, FL (600 employees) site.  Developed and implemented employee awareness and training programs through import/export process mapping, export documentation automation Devised and published a Product & Technology matrix Implemented with Facility Security Office Technology Control Plans under the Smiths SSA Agreement with the US Government Worked with Contracts and Programs to establish Export Licensing and Agreements (Manufacturing and Technical Assistance Agreements) needs As the Empowered Officer, exercised independent judgment in authorizing release of international shipments and transfers of product and technical information to foreign parties, through strict adherence to Arms and Export Control Act (AECA), Export Administration Act (EAA) and Regulations (EAR), and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) through strict adherence to Arms and Export Control Act (AECA), Export Administration Act (EAA) and Regulations (EAR), and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Made disclosure decisions concerning technology transfers in connection with foreign visitation, employee international travel, and international business activities Maintained comprehensive import/export records, and conducted reporting to U.S. Government agencies per ITAR Regulations Conducted yearly audits of import/export recordsGovernment Property Administrator (FAR Part 45) Managed and administered all Government Property, over $400 million of U.S. Government assets, per FAR Regulations, under Prime Contracts and Sub-contracts (GFE, GFM, CFE, CFM) Prepared and submitted yearly report of Government Property to DCMA Under Government Property DCMA auditor, conducted yearly audits of all government assets and contract Managed and coordinated all Plant Clearances for the site Show less

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  Orbital ATK

  Apr 2007 - Jan 2016

  Sr Principal Manager - Contracts, former EICO

  Review incoming RFP’s and RFQ’s for contract input to the proposal process, including terms and conditions, pricing, and overall compliance; identify problems and provide resolution.Manage a portfolio of US Government and Direct Commercial Sales domestic and international contracts from contract negotiation, through execution of contract including all functions associated with contract administration. Mitigate future issues by ensuring adherence to contract scope and asserting, negotiating and executing scope claims through strict change management policy.Close completed contracts in accordance with FAR closeout procedures.Work with Strategic Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements and Proprietary Information Agreements.Coordinated all aspects of import/export compliance for the site, from export/import licensing, to agreements, staff training and briefings, etc., to bring to completion the contract cycle in accordance with U.S. Government FAR, DFAR, AECA, ITAR, and EAR Regulations. Show less

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  Collins Aerospace

  Oct 2016 - now

  Manager, Global Trade, Empowered Official

  Work with the Raytheon Program Management and/or Business Development personnel on assigned Programs to ensure Program or Emerging Markets’ Export/Import activities are conducted compliantly under specific authorizations regulated by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations and support their lifecycle as required by Policy. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Gathering and reviewing with stakeholders all required information for the formation of an export authorization request package for review and submittal in OCRManage and monitor the day to day performance of approved Authorizations and work with EXIM staff and Programs in answering and resolving corrective actions related to assigned authorizations Initiate and complete Health Check Surveys of export authorizationsSupport self-assessments and audits as requiredBrief personnel utilizing export authorizations on approved scope and understanding/acknowledgement of scope and limitationsAssist on proviso Reclamas and/or clarificationEnsure yearly reporting requirements (i.e. Annual Sales Reports, Part 130 Reporting, Proviso and Scope Re-certification, etc.) are concluded in timely fashionOther support as assigned by EXIM Senior Leadership Show less