Shawna Mosher

About Shawna Mosher

I help manufacturers achieve compliance and transform it into a competitive advantage. My vast background in global trade and regulatory compliance involving numerous manufacturing environments such as machine tools, aerospace components, medical devices, industrial tooling, chemicals/pharmaceuticals, and food/beverage, combined with diverse experiences in import/export, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance provides a wealth of expertise from which to pull. I am skilled in establishing and driving functional expertise, leadership and alignment initiatives across diverse regions of the world. I have been responsible for implementing global compliance policies and designing and implementing efficient processes and procedures to support these policies. Other assets I bring to the table range from identifying compliance gaps, implementing continuous improvement programs, and facilitating cost saving initiatives by collaborating with multiple functions (Tax, Legal, Logistics, Operations, Product Development, Finance and Information Technology, etc.) An aptitude for public speaking and experience in problem solving, presentation and collaborative team-building across all levels of the organization provides me with the resources to effectively promote and train for multiple areas of international business from compliance initiatives to cultural awareness.• 10 yrs of Executive Leadership & Change Management Training through the Center for Creative Leadership• 12 yrs of Senior Management Experience, reporting directly to CEO• Built & developed talented teams of professionals responsible for corporate compliance in multiple regions around the globe. • Provided Critical Guidance & Strategic Influence for all Quality, Safety & Compliance Functions• Defined & Monitored Process Metrics for Throughput, Productivity, Cost & Quality• Aligned Processes, Resources & Capital to Meet Corporate Strategic Goals• Defined Team Mission, Objectives, Capabilities, Tasks, Expectations & Behaviors & Process Flow• Managed a Total Budget in Excess of a Million Dollars• Analyzed the Impact of Non‐compliance & Took Action to Reduce the Probability & the Severity of Consequences• Advocated & Implemented Advanced Technology & Sophisticated Automation of Key Regulatory Processes for Continuous Improvement• Focused on the Growth of Global Business Beyond Mere Risk & Cost Avoidance, Leveraging ContinuousImprovements until International Trade Skills Became a Core Competency.• Ensured Global Compliance During Facility Acquisitions, Expansions, Relocations & Closures

Experience

1. Global Trade Compliance Manager

   Momentive Technologies

   Mar 2024 — Present · Strongsville, OH, US

   Import/export SME; Provide guidance regarding compliance requirements to stakeholders• Establish workflow/process improvements to optimize related global trade management activities• Assist in identifying the impact of proposed regulatory changes• Establish Customs broker KPIs, reporting, auditing & QBR cadence. Implement an SOP that ensures expedited clearance of goods; provides documented feedback on operational/compliance-related matters• Conduct periodic internal & external compliance assessments to ensure adherence to policies & procedures, including post-entry/post-export audits & implement corrective actions• Develop & deliver a training program that includes business partner due diligence, export controls, technology control plans, risk identification, & escalation• Conduct annual awareness & ad hoc tailored trainings, to new employees, engineering, logistics, sales, procurement, HR, & other key internal stakeholders at all global locations• Export control classification of materials, parts, technology, software, & equipment. Manage license applications & decrementation• Manage Free Trade Agreement qualification programs, including compliance & audits.• Quantify cost savings opportunities for participation in duty optimization programs; provide oversight of implementation • Identify & escalate trade compliance gaps & mitigate compliance risks• Partner with Logistics in global supplier selection (customs brokerage & freight forwarders), contract negotiation & implementation • Drive continuous improvement, best practices, & standardization• Designed Due Diligence Documentation to Support HTS, CoO, ECCN, & PGA Data Elements• Conduct Landed Cost Evaluations & Customs Bond Sufficiency Analysis• China Processing Trade Regimes (Bonded Book & Non-Priced Equipment)• Implement a Record Retention program• Conflict Minerals Oversight• Anti-dumping Analysis• Lacey Act Research & Reporting

Education

• The Ohio State University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Spanish

  1990 — 1994

• Rotary Student Ambassador

  Vilanova i la Geltru, Spain, COU (College Prep)

  1989 — 1990

Skills

• Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Process Improvement
• International Trade
• Strategic Planning
• Continuous Improvement
• Management
• Foreign Languages
• Regulatory Affairs
• Aerospace
• Export
• Medical Devices
• Shipping
• Process Engineering
• Competitive Analysis
• Risk Management
• Cultural Awareness
• Contract Negotiation
• Program Management
• Project Management
• International Sales
• International Business
• Nafta
• Team Building
• Itar
• Trade Compliance
• Training
• Aerospace Compliance
• Medical Device Licensing
• Export Controls
• Import
• Global Regulatory Compliance
• Customs Regulations
• Transfer Pricing
• Pharmaceutical Regulations
• Fda
• Epa
• Dea
• Duty Reduction Programs
• Tariff Engineering