JAMES CLAY CARMICAL

721 Marquis Way ∙ Morrow, GA 30260 ∙ 678-296-6227

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position that allows me to further develop my knowledge in international trade and build on my well-rounded experience.

EDUCATION

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville August 1998 – December 2003

· Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a concentration in Criminal Justice

· Minor in Japanese

· Tae Kwon Do team captain / instructor - UT Martial Arts Club Spring 1999 – Fall 2000

· Cum Laude

The International Christian University, Tokyo August 2000 – August 2002

· Participated in “Intensive Japanese” language program.

· Coursework included International Relations, International Business, Speech Communication

· Member of ICU Martial Arts Club, ICU Judo Club

· Participated in the “Thai Work Camp” – helped build a church and taught school children in an impoverished, remote village in the northern mountains of Thailand

EXPERIENCE

Mitsubishi Logistics America Corporation October 2005 – Present

Export Coordinator

· Specialized in field of airfreight exports.

· Handled freight going to all different continents including dangerous goods, goods requiring export licensing, etc.

· Handled additional load of air imports and ocean exports to maintain knowledge.

Sumitomo Warehouse (U.S.A.), Inc. July 2004 – September 2005

Import / Export Agent

· Arranged customs clearance and delivery of air and ocean import shipments. Assisted clients with import regulation compliance

· Planned, booked, and traced ocean container shipments.

· Filed export declarations for air and ocean exports.

· Arranged pick-up and air transportation for time-sensitive exports.

· Ensured compliance with TSA, US Customs, FDA, DEA, and other government agencies.

Knoxville Police Department January 2003 – May 2003

Intern

· Participated in a semester-long internship program

· Observed / reported on the nature of police work in Knoxville, TN

SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS

· Japanese Language – Level 2 Certified under the Japan Foundation’s Japanese Language Proficiency (JLP) Certification Program

· Computer Skills – Proficient in AS400 / DCS, Microsoft Office, Windows 98/2000/NT/XP, Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Dreamweaver

· IAC Training – Certified under Indirect Air Carrier Security Training of the Transportation Security Administration

· IATA Dangerous Goods – Certified to handle shipments containing hazardous materials