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Raquel Munaro

Customs broker
Reading,West Berkshire

Summary

Motivated, and performance-oriented individual, with experience in operations. Experienced and skilled International Trade Specialist, with excellent and extensive knowledge of import. I have a bachelor’s degree in International Trade, and more than seven years of International Trade experience.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Customs Broker

DB Schenker
London, Hounslow
12.2021 - Current
  • Preparing and submitting 20 customs entries for imported goods daily.
  • Proficient in ensuring accurate classification of goods to streamline delivery processes and prevent delays. Demonstrated ability to meticulously categorize items according to relevant regulations and standards, optimizing efficiency in logistics operations.
  • Coordinating with freight forwarders, carriers, and customs officials to
    facilitate the timely and efficient movement of goods.
  • Classifying imported goods according to their tariff codes and determining
    the appropriate duties and taxes.
  • Providing advice and guidance to clients on customs compliance and trade
    regulations.
  • Monitoring changes in customs regulations and policies and updating clients on relevant developments.
  • CDS and CHIEF knowledge.

NI Protocol, Customs & export Advisor

Hinduja Global Solutions | HMRC
Reading
11.2020 - 12.2021
  • Support timely, accurate and online, average of 10 export enquiries regarding indirect and direct export, daily
  • Identify errors and Guide traders on how to clear those errors and submit supplementary declarations within HMRC, average of 5 declarations daily
  • Complete, check and submit documents related to cases of Route transit of goods Great Britain to Northern Ireland via Ireland, through Trade Support Service (TSS) and Descartes e-customs, supporting 7 different traders daily
  • Provide Guidance to e of 5 traders on how to raise and complete declarations, help them with CHIEFs, CDS, Procedures codes customs valuations and VAT calculations
  • Support and guide a total of 5 colleagues on checking documents and submitting declarations
  • Offer Guidance to the traders on how to classify the goods with the correct commodity code
  • Provide guidance on correct import licenses or certificates if applicable
  • Gathering data on EORI numbers, VAT numbers, and commodity codes to tailor further engagement
  • Accurately complete and submit 5 daily customs declarations using simplified, summary and standard procedures
  • Liaising and effectively communicating with other Government agencies such as HMRC as and when required
  • Effectively recording of customer & partner interactions on CRM and any other relevant processes as required.

Reception team leader

Accor Business UK
Reading
02.2020 - 11.2021
  • To supervise the professional greeting of clients and visitors, to the highest standards
  • To administer room reservations ensuring that the bookings are processed accurately
  • Supervise the Front of House Team – 6 employees
  • Training of new members – average of 4 in a year
  • Leading, monitoring and motivating the team; providing guidance and support
  • Review of existing standards and procedures while implementing new best practices to ensure a flawless delivery of Reception Services
  • Produce, manage, and operate the reception rota, checking future planned absences, planning cover, and ensuring overtime is provided when necessary
  • Responsible for the sustainability program (Green Hero)
  • All Membership ambassador, with more than
  • Assisting guests with complains or any other assistance
  • Responsible for reviews responses in TripAdvisor, Google, Trust You, Expedia and Booking.com, average of 10 reviews daily
  • Responsible for placing purchase orders regarding stationery and amenities.

Reception team member

Accor Business UK
Reading
04.2019 - 01.2020
  • Answering the telephone
  • Taking reservations
  • Assisting guests with complains
  • Handling the cash register and billing
  • Check-in and check-outs using FOLS system and Opera System
  • Responsible for leisure Centre payments.

Import Analyst

Efficienza Negócios Internacionais
Caxias do Sul
06.2011 - 07.2018
  • Manage the import team for 5 years – 4 employees
  • Control and create strategies to strive for customer’s care excellence
  • Manage and control clients complain for 5 years
  • Train and follow along with new employees for 5 years
  • Customer care: attending a portfolio of around 30 clients, 120 import processes a month
  • Main clients attended: Agrale S/A, Valeo, Marcopolo, EA Lang
  • Main activities in customer care: Check all the import documents to be in accordance with the Brazilian legislation
  • Verify the fiscal classification and duties do be paid
  • Inform the correct descriptions, amounts, and NCM/HS Code to customs
  • Submit Import Licenses and other special customs treatments
  • Calculate the cost of imports (taxes and other costs involved such as transportation, warehouse, brokerage, etc.)
  • Follow along the process, informing updates about the goods arrival and procedures taken
  • Research the products to be imported to find out the right HS code, documents needed, legislation for the import process and find out legal options for the client’s cost reduction.

Education

Post Graduation in Lean Six Sigma - Management

University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA
08.2023 - 05.2023
  • Agile Management
  • Quality Management
  • Lean Management
  • Minitab
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Level 3 certification by Institute of Export UK - Trade

Institute of Export, London
11.2022 - 12.2022
  • Customs procedures and documentation
  • Classify goods
  • Rules of origin
  • Trading with the EU

Bachelor's Degree in International Trade and Business Administration -

Universidade De Caxias Do Sul (Brazil), Caxias do Sul, Brazil
02.2011 - 05.2017
  • International and national legislation
  • Finance
  • Accounting
  • Economics (micro and macro)
  • Human resources
  • Business administration
  • Statistics
  • Logistics
  • Incoterms

Skills

  • Process Validation
  • Administrative Support
  • Document Classification
  • Client Communication
  • Customs Regulations Compliance
  • Customer Feedback
  • Tariff Coding System
  • Documentation Requirements
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Customs Clearance Management

Languages

Portuguese
English
Spanish
Italian

Timeline

University of Massachusetts Amherst - Post Graduation in Lean Six Sigma, Management
08.2023 - 05.2023
Institute of Export - Level 3 certification by Institute of Export UK, Trade
11.2022 - 12.2022
Customs Broker - DB Schenker
12.2021 - Current
NI Protocol, Customs & export Advisor - Hinduja Global Solutions | HMRC
11.2020 - 12.2021
Reception team leader - Accor Business UK
02.2020 - 11.2021
Reception team member - Accor Business UK
04.2019 - 01.2020
Import Analyst - Efficienza Negócios Internacionais
06.2011 - 07.2018
Universidade De Caxias Do Sul (Brazil) - Bachelor's Degree in International Trade and Business Administration,
02.2011 - 05.2017
Raquel MunaroCustoms broker