Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Languages
About me
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Veronika Szalaiova

Coventry

Summary

I am an experienced Tax and Customs Administrator with knack for streamlining processes and ensuring compliance. Led multiple initiatives to improve accuracy and reduce processing times, resulting in smoother operations and enhanced client satisfaction. Known for proactive approach in resolving complex tax issues and delivering clear, actionable advice. Always ready and excited to learn new skills


Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Tax and customs administrator

CEVA Logistics
Coventry
06.2022 - Current
  • Customs management of road and ocean freight
  • Facilitated import and export functions in compliance with HMRC standards.
  • Knowledge of GTMS, CDS, CHIEF, Destin8 and CNS systems
  • Liaising with carriers for SFD clearances
  • Liaising with customers for full import clearances
  • Onboarding new clients and communicating with the compliance team
  • Facilitated international trade for clients through accurate classification of goods
  • Delivered training sessions to new hires contributing to overall team performance
  • Ensured smooth import and export process by liaising with customs authorities

Barista

Costa Coffee
Coventry
07.2019 - 06.2022
  • Collaborated with team members during busy periods improving workflow efficiency.
  • Offered personalised beverage recommendations, enhancing customer rapport.
  • Performed cash handling duties accurately to maintain financial integrity.
  • Managed high volume orders during peak hours maintaining quality of service.
  • Implemented hygiene standards throughout café premises for public health safety compliance.
  • Trained new staff members on café operations, fostering teamwork and consistency.

Education

GCSEs - Photography

Secondary Technical College
Nitra, Slovakia
09.2011 - 06.2015

Skills

  • Tariff classification familiarity
  • International trade rules familiarity
  • Customs regulations knowledge
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Organisational leadership
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Professional judgement

Certification

  • Level 2 UK Customs Practice and Procedure Award

Affiliations

  • Art
  • Hiking
  • Reading

Languages

Slovak
Native
English
Fluent
Hungarian
Fluent

About me

I'm 28 years old, living in Coventry with mu dog and 2 cats. I'm a highly enthusiastic individual , always ready to take on a new challenge. I work well under pressure, with excellent teamwork and communication skills.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Tax and customs administrator

CEVA Logistics
06.2022 - Current

Barista

Costa Coffee
07.2019 - 06.2022

GCSEs - Photography

Secondary Technical College
09.2011 - 06.2015
Veronika Szalaiova