Kerry Barnett
Global Team Leader at U.S. Commercial Service
- Role
- Senior International Trade Specialist at U.S. Commercial Service
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kerry Barnett
As a Sr. Global Trade Program Manager for Amazon Leo, I support international regulatory…
Experience
Senior International Trade Specialist
Dec 2019 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US
Experienced International Trade professional with a strong record of advising U.S. exporters across multiple sectors—including Healthcare, Chemicals, Electronics, and Financial Services—on expanding into global markets. Demonstrated success in building strategic partnerships, developing market entry strategies, and managing complex trade promotion initiatives across 80+ international markets. Provided expert guidance on U.S. export controls (EAR, ITAR, OFAC) and foreign regulatory compliance (CE Marking, REACH, MDR). Ensured adherence to international trade laws through collaborative efforts with legal, logistics, and compliance teams. Addressed complex export licensing, ECCN classification, and technology transfer/deemed export challenges for clients. Developed and delivered compliance training and webinars on best practices and regulatory changes.Key Contributions and Awards: Facilitated over $172 million in U.S. exports supporting 129 clients and 270 jobs ITA 2023 Bronze Award recipient; earned Level 5 Summary Ratings (2022–2024). Led and co-led successful Trade Missions, TEPP programs, and large-scale virtual events. Acted as Healthcare Team Leader and Social Media Lead (2021–2024), amplifying U.S. healthcare export outreach.
Education
Mercer University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology/Biological Sciences, General
1997 — 2001
Georgia State University
MS, Chemistry
2002 — 2004
Skills
- Program Management
- Medicinal Chemistry
- European Union
- Science
- Research
- Government
- Diplomacy
- Global Business Development
- Public Policy
- Project Management
- Gas Chromatography
- Entrepreneurship
- Marketing Communications
- Biotechnology
- Organizing Meetings
- Economic Development
- Science Policy
- Product Development
- Technology Transfer
- Analysis
- Start-Ups
- Drug Discovery
- Lifesciences
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Analytical Chemistry
- Data Analysis
- R&D
- Climate Change
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Chemistry
- Event Planning
- Business Strategy
- Business Development
- International Trade
- Foreign Policy
- Policy Analysis
- International Relations
- Renewable Energy
- Strategy
- Hplc
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