Aaron Asplet
Sylvania,NSW
Summary
Experienced customs practitioner with a proven track record in import and export compliance. Proficient in all facets of Customs clearance including valuation, classification and interpreting the corresponding legislative instruments. With a sound knowledge of customs practices and developing EDI messaging software for the logistic industry, this provides a professional base for the clients I represent. Leveraging these combined skill, and adopting the latest technology, we create efficiencies in clearance process, provide consistent data and create a better customer experience.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Team Member
IGA Local Grocer Sylvania
03.2014 - 07.2016
- Increased store organization with regular restocking and tidying of merchandise.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards, ensuring pleasant shopping atmosphere.
- Delivered prompt checkout service by operating cash register and processing transactions.
- Maintained general knowledge of departments to help customers quickly locate products and merchandise.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and promptly addressing concerns.
Customs Clerk
SmartClear Pty Ltd
12.2016 - 01.2018
- Import/Export Document Handling
- Data Entry
- Use of Industry Software e.g
- ICS
- Carnet processing at Customs House
- Manual entry processing at Customs House
- Collection of documentation from Client/Forwarder premises
Border Operations / Compiler
SmartClear Pty Ltd
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Tariff Classification
- Customs Valuation
- Biosecurity Clearance
- Continued use of Industry Software e.g
- BorderWise, 1-Stop
- Coordination and Communication with Forwarders/Customers
- Software Development
Senior Border Operations / Compiler
SmartClear Pty Ltd
01.2021 - Current
- Further understanding of Tariff Classification
- Further knowledge of Customs Valuation
- Personal Effect Clearance
- Determining the applicable customs duties, taxes, and other charges based on the classification of goods
- All Aspects of Biosecurity Clearance, including coordination and booking of Biosecurity/IFIS inspections
- Continued use of Industry Software e.g
- BorderWise, 1-Stop, ROVER
- Coordination and Communication with Forwarders/Customers e.g
- Taking instruction from clients, providing advice to clients, import costings for clients
- Experience in completing various customs tasks e.g
- Duty Drawbacks, Preparing Refund Claims, Vehicle import approval applications, and Tariff Advice/concession applications
- Continued Software Development
Education
High School - Year 12 HSC Certificate -
Sylvania High School
10.2016
Bachelor of Information Technology - Major in Web and Mobile Application Development
Macquarie University
08.2021
Diploma of Customs Broking - TLI50816
IFCBAA International Forwarders & Customs Brokers Association of Australia
02.2023
Skills
- Collaborative Problem-solving
- Goal setting and achievement
- Motivational leadership
- Team building expertise
- Strong work ethic
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Task delegation
- Good communication
- Problem-solving
Software Projects
- Vehicle Valuation Software, I and another peer in SmartClear developed industry software which we called xValuation. This software gave vehicle valuers a complete solution to storing, creating and editing their vehicle valuation certificates for their customers. It also featured a login and user management system., HTML, CSS, Javascript, Python, MySQL, Flask
- XClear, I continue to work and develop xClear, SmartClear's in-built customs clearance software.
Timeline
Senior Border Operations / Compiler
SmartClear Pty Ltd
01.2021 - Current
Border Operations / Compiler
SmartClear Pty Ltd
01.2018 - 01.2021
Customs Clerk
SmartClear Pty Ltd
12.2016 - 01.2018
Store Team Member
IGA Local Grocer Sylvania
03.2014 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Information Technology - Major in Web and Mobile Application Development
Macquarie University
Diploma of Customs Broking - TLI50816
IFCBAA International Forwarders & Customs Brokers Association of Australia
High School - Year 12 HSC Certificate -
Sylvania High School
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