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Hobbies
Training
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Richard Singh

Cunupia

Summary

Detail-oriented and self motivated Customs Professional with 25+ years experience in the Customs and Shipping field liaising with many Stakeholders including Customs, Agencies and Port. Skilled in utilising multiple platforms and interfaces via Customs and internal. Excited to leverage the skills and experience obtained to acquire a suitable position within your organization supported with great integrity and purpose.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Documentation Specialist

Ramps Logistics Limited
11.2011 - Current

⦁ Manages the efficient preparation of Customs Declarations within Key Performance Indicators (KPI) timeframe
⦁ Reviews Customs duties and Classification used prior to submission to Clients

  • Identifies areas of weakness and recommends improvements.
  • Provides consultation to Clients in relation to the laws and regulations of the Customs Act
  • Liaises with the relevant regulatory bodies including Customs & Excise at the various Ports of call and external Agencies to resolve queries
    ⦁ Ensures all Licenses and/or Permits are received prior to assessing of Customs Declaration
    ⦁ Comply with the Company's HSE rules, policies and procedures
    ⦁ Provide Management with daily report of entries Assessed
    ⦁ Reduced errors in documentation by conducting thorough reviews and implementing quality control measures.

Point Lisas Supervisor

Ramps Logistics Limited
11.2009 - 11.2011

⦁ Handle the Clearances of shipments at the Port, Warehouse and CES
⦁ Processing of Import/Export Declarations
⦁ Liaise with Customs Officers and Agencies to obtain approval for clearance
⦁ Resolve queries within agreed timeframe
⦁ Oversee Customs Clerk to ensure Compliance to all regulatory requirements

Clearance Clerk (Long Room)

Ramps Logistics Limited
12.2003 - 10.2009

⦁ Handling the Processing of Customs Import Declaration
⦁ Payment of Customs Duties
⦁ Obtaining approval from Various departments in Customs – AU, Warehousing, Freezone and Valuations

Clearance Clerk

Ramps Logistics Limited
11.2002 - 11.2003

⦁ Handling Clearances in Ports/Bonds of Port of Spain and Piarco

Customs Clerk

DG Customs Brokerage
12.1999 - 09.2001

⦁ Handling the Clearance in all Port of Entry
⦁ Preparation of Import/Export Declaration

Sales Representative

Courts Trinidad Limited
10.1997 - 11.1999

⦁ Dealing with Customers on a day to day basis
⦁ Providing Reference checks on new application wishing to purchase items on terms/credit

Branch Manager

Lincoln Wanton
02.1992 - 09.1997

⦁ Manage the day to day affairs of the business
⦁ Handle the Accounting and Payroll functions
⦁ Manage a staff of 8 persons

Education

Certificate of Completion-CompTia A+ -

Bordercom International Business And Technology
Port Of Spain, Trinidad And Tobago
03.2008

Certificate of Completion -

School of Business And Computer Science Ltd
San Juan
11.2006

Grade III Customs Clerk Licence -

Customs Academy of Trinidad And Tobago
Port Of Spain, Trinidad And Tobago
04.2006

Certificate of Achievement -

Dale Carnegie Course
Port Of Spain
05.2005

Grade II Customs Clerk Licence -

Customs Academy of Trinidad And Tobago
Port Of Spain
10.2004

Grade I Customs Clerk Licence -

Customs Academy of Trinidad And Tobago
Port Of Spain, Trinidad And Tobago
04.2003

Certificate of Completion -

Ronald A.Rampersad Accounting Services
Port Of Spain, Trinidad And Tobago
05.1995

Certificate of Participation -

Carapichaima Senior Secondary School
Carapichaima, Trinidad And Tobago
08.1990

Certificate of Training -

Carapichaima Senior Secondary School
Carapichaima, Trinidad And Tobago
08.1988

High School Diploma -

Carapichaima Senior Secondary School
Carapichaima, Trinidad And Tobago
08.1986

Skills

    ⦁ Teamwork
    ⦁ Adaptable
    ⦁ Time Management
    ⦁ Effective Communication

Hobbies

Hiking, Fishing, Sight Seeing and outdoor activities.

Training

HHSL Safety Systems Limited – Courses completed in:
⦁ Defensive Driving      2016-2018
⦁ Medic First Aid           2015-2017
⦁ Basic Fire Training     2015-2017

⦁ Trace Certification- Global Anti Bribery Compliance Course         Nov 2023


References

Mrs. Reena Samaroo

Logistics Manager- HADCO Limited/

Customs Broker

Cell # 1 868 779 4549


Mr. Mario Granado

Customs Broker

Cell # 1 868 620 9256


Mr. Kenrick Hoyte

Retired Customs and Excise Officer/

Consultant/Lecturer

Cell # 1 868 295 9027



Timeline

Senior Documentation Specialist

Ramps Logistics Limited
11.2011 - Current

Point Lisas Supervisor

Ramps Logistics Limited
11.2009 - 11.2011

Clearance Clerk (Long Room)

Ramps Logistics Limited
12.2003 - 10.2009

Clearance Clerk

Ramps Logistics Limited
11.2002 - 11.2003

Customs Clerk

DG Customs Brokerage
12.1999 - 09.2001

Sales Representative

Courts Trinidad Limited
10.1997 - 11.1999

Branch Manager

Lincoln Wanton
02.1992 - 09.1997

Certificate of Completion-CompTia A+ -

Bordercom International Business And Technology

Certificate of Completion -

School of Business And Computer Science Ltd

Grade III Customs Clerk Licence -

Customs Academy of Trinidad And Tobago

Certificate of Achievement -

Dale Carnegie Course

Grade II Customs Clerk Licence -

Customs Academy of Trinidad And Tobago

Grade I Customs Clerk Licence -

Customs Academy of Trinidad And Tobago

Certificate of Completion -

Ronald A.Rampersad Accounting Services

Certificate of Participation -

Carapichaima Senior Secondary School

Certificate of Training -

Carapichaima Senior Secondary School

High School Diploma -

Carapichaima Senior Secondary School
Richard Singh