Sara Hastings

Director of Regulatory Compliance and Ftz Administration @Aqua Gulf

Jacksonville, FL, US

Leads and oversees comprehensive compliance and continuous improvement initiatives to propel progress towards strategic objectives set by leadership and surpass customer expectations.• Designed and implemented operational and administrative processes to improve efficiency, assist in cross-training to assist in continuity of business, manage strategic expectations, and continually improve various areas of the business.• Collaborates with business leaders and cross-functional peers to define objectives, enhance processes, and tackle challenges.• Formulates project blueprints, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) in accordance with relevant regulations.• Conducts research and provides insights on regulatory inquiries and their impact on business practices.• Designs, implements, and administers robust compliance programs aligned with applicable laws and current best practices.• Executes necessary measures to ensure the effectiveness of compliance programs and achieve defined objectives.• Cultivates a culture of compliance and ethics by overseeing the risk management program, identifying key risk areas, and establishing mitigation strategies.• Stays abreast of significant regulatory updates and adjusts strategies accordingly.• Supports business strategies while upholding a strong ethos of compliance and ethics.• Coordinates with stakeholders to ensure legal and regulatory obligations are met.• Addresses customer concerns and utilizes feedback to continuously enhance operational efficiency.• Acts as a subject matter expert for the Cargowise Warehouse Management Software.• Manages company Foreign Trade Zone operations, including activations, expansions, and regulatory compliance.• Maintains productive relationships with Customs and Border Protection Officers and supervisory personnel.• Conducts routine audits to assess the efficacy of current operational processes and make suggestions to improve operational efficiencies.

Logistics Training Systems

Licensed Customs Broker

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Administration, Management and Operations