Incisive, highly organized and detail-focused Attorney & Senior-Level Business Consultant eager to contribute exceptional analytical strengths and considerable leadership talents toward supporting a dynamic organization in optimizing bottom-line performance.

 

 

         Versatile, hard-working, and equally proficient in working independently or collaboratively as evidenced by extensive consultative work, several years as an attorney, and a strong background in operations management for a company comprised of over 200 personnel.

         Advanced knowledge of the international trade and import/export industry.

         Reputation for solid judgment, problem solving abilities, adaptability, resourcefulness, and initiative.

         Foster and maintain cohesive and cooperative relationships at all levels throughout an organization.

         Methodical, articulate, and dedicated to achieving results, maximizing customer/client satisfaction, and ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all endeavors.

 

 

The Farm at Laurel Hill, LLC / Spartina Group, LLC, McClellanville, SC, 2006 to Present

Owner

         Spearheaded planning, development, launch and operation of a real estate development firm and an organic farm.

         Hold full P&L (profit and loss) accountability and demonstrate exemplary talents in client relations.

 

International Trade Consultants, Inc./ Rogers & Brown Custom Brokers, Inc. Charleston, SC, 2001 to 2006

President         (2005 to 2006)

Executive Vice President          (2003 to 2005)

Director of Export, NVOCC and Consulting Operations, General Counsel           (2002)

Manager and General Counsel             (2001 to 2002)

         Steadily advanced throughout company to direct full-scope business operations at headquarters in Charleston and throughout offices spanning Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Texas.

         Adeptly managed and maintained freight forwarding and NVOCC (Non-Vessel Owned Common Carrier) operations for consulting subsidiary (International Trade Consultants, Inc.)

         As General Counsel, oversaw and responded to all legal issues and activities.

         Provided consultative guidance and leadership to U.S. importers and exporters with an emphasis in ensuring compliance with federal regulations and requirements.  

         Effectively assist clients in formulating corporate policies and procedures to achieve and drive stringent compliance with U.S. Customs import regulations.

 

Prior background includes role as Partner in a 6-person law firm (Barr, Unger & McIntosh, Attorneys at Law) in Charleston, SC from 1992 to 2001, practicing general litigation, construction law, and real estate law.

 

 

Juris Doctorate, University of South Carolina School of Law, 1992

B.A. in English, University of South Carolina, 1989

Licensed U.S. Customs Broker

Member, South Carolina Bar