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Daniel MacNeil

Bath,ON

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Trade Compliance Manager Canada/USA

Samuel Son & Co
Oakville, Ontario
08.2023 - 08.2024
  • Manage Classification, Free Trade Agreement and Duty Preferential/Saving Program for Canada and US.
  • Manage and maintain centralized classification database (Tradeflow) for all business units, update and communication classification changes with internal and external parties through Tradeflow or other methods.
  • Perform second level review and monthly audit of classification data base.
  • Lead customs audits and projects in compilation of information related to Tariff classification, Free Trade Agreement and duty deferral program.
  • Monitor legislation and regulations pertaining to AD/CVD, Special Import Measures (SIMA), Section 232 & 301, Quotas and other duties related issues and communicate changes to key stakeholders.
  • Provide subject matter advice and guidance.

CLVS Contractor

Linvingston International
Bath, Ontario
09.2017 - 01.2024
  • Completion of entries under the Low Value Shipment program within prescribed time limits.
  • Assign tariff classification to all items not present in their system.
  • Ensuring appropriate tariff treatments, any duty, and tax benefits as well as trade and incentive discounts are correctly applied.

Quality Control Coordinator

Affiliated Customs Brokers
Niagara Falls, Ontario
10.1995 - 06.2017
  • Maintenance of client tariff databases for all clients in Ontario and Western Canada, as well as special accounts.
  • Regular review of tariff databases, applying appropriate classifications where necessary, and ensuring any duty recoveries are completed within time limits.
  • Provide guidance and advice to tariff specialists at our service center.
  • Ensure all staff are aware of, and well-informed about, changes in Customs regulations and procedures.
  • Provide support to release branches where situations arise, and technical support is required.
  • Train staff on new systems, ensuring a seamless transition to new methods.
  • Monitor workflow and advise team leaders of entries due with Canada Customs.

Education

High School Diploma -

Queen Elizabeth Collegiate & Vocational Institute
Kingstobn
06-1973

Skills

  • Tariff classification
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Customs audits
  • Database management
  • Legislative monitoring
  • Trade agreements
  • Strong communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Team leadership
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Internal auditing
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Compliance
  • Industry awareness
  • Paperless environments
  • Multitasking
  • Professionalism
  • Rule interpretation

Affiliations

  • Enrolled with Royal Canadian Navy reserves serving as a COATS officer working with Cadets. Achieved the rank of Lieutenant Navy commanding 3 Sea Cadet units over a 20 plus year career.
  • Member of Royal Canadian Legion
  • Member of Navy League of Canada in Napanee.
  • Avid sailor

Languages

English
Professional

Accomplishments

  • Have received awards on 3 occasions for the best Cadet units in my area.
  • Received recognition from Fort Erie Navy League for the development of their sailing program.
  • Earned my Customs Brokerage qualification in October 1975. Other qualifications received from the Canadian Institute of Customs Brokers in 1978. Maintained my CCS until 2022.
  • Completed many developmental workshop courses and workshops.

Certification

  • Certified Customs Specialists (CCS) - did not renew in 2022.
  • Canadian Institute of Customs House Brokers (CICHB) 1978.

Timeline

Trade Compliance Manager Canada/USA

Samuel Son & Co
08.2023 - 08.2024

CLVS Contractor

Linvingston International
09.2017 - 01.2024

Quality Control Coordinator

Affiliated Customs Brokers
10.1995 - 06.2017

High School Diploma -

Queen Elizabeth Collegiate & Vocational Institute

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