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J e n n y J o b s e e k e r
26 Vernon Street, Halifax, NS B3R 5T9
♦ Ph: (902)
472-9760 ♦ jobseeker@dal.ca
P R O F E S S I O N A L P R O F I L E
Licensed Customs Broker, Canada Customs & Revenue Agency
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Ability to look beyond the stated regulations to find the best possible results for clients.
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An innovative, practical and strategic thinker with an established network and a solid reputation with
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government agencies and stakeholders.
9 years experience working with customs brokers and consultants and advising clients involved in
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international trade at three of Canada’s leading accounting firms.
Trusted advisor and regular speaker at industry events such as the Canadian Importers Association.
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Languages: English, French, Spanish and Korean
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E D U C A T I O N
Masters of Business Administration – Concentration on Global Trade
2002
Dalhousie University, Halifax Nova Scotia
Thesis: Effects from the USA/ Canada Free Trade Agreement
Bachelor of Commerce Major: International Business
1996
Dalhousie University, Halifax Nova Scotia
P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
Trade Consultant
Angus Consulting Ltd
2003 – 2006
Developed and published services brochures for the practice that due to success, relevancy and
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effectiveness were later adopted and integrated by other tax service lines.
Successfully appealed and reversed a tariff classification ruling issued by Canada Customs and
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Revenue Agency which resulted in an annual duty savings in excess of $250,000.
Presented before the Canadian Trade Tribunal on behalf of a client seeking duty relief which was
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successfully granted and a duty free tariff item was inserted into the Customs Tariff.
Provided assistance to clients on cross border and international trade and customs issues including
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compliance and border security, self assessments and filing prior disclosures.
Researched and wrote articles on the Effects of Globalization, International Trade and Free Trade
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for Trade Publication Weekly, resulting in increased client base.