Alina Fajardo
About Alina Fajardo
Alina Fajardo is a Global Customs Associate at Flexport in Los Angeles, California, with a background in supply chain operations and administrative roles at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. She holds dual Bachelor's degrees in Operations and Supply Chain Management and Economics from California State University, Los Angeles, and is fluent in English and Spanish.
Title and Current Position
Alina Fajardo is a Global Customs Associate currently working at Flexport in Los Angeles, California, United States. She holds this position where her responsibilities include managing international customs documentation and communication.
Professional Background
Alina Fajardo's professional journey includes working at Flexport as a Supply Chain Operations Associate from 2021 to 2022. Prior to that, she accumulated significant experience at Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) in various roles, such as Sr. Administrative Assistant-Division of Medical Genetics (2020-2021), Patient Service Representative III-Dermatology (2017-2019), and Admitting Rep II-Emergency Department (2014-2017).
Education and Certifications
Alina Fajardo studied at California State University, Los Angeles - College of Business and Economics, where she achieved Bachelor of Science degrees in Operations and Supply Chain Management and Economics between 2014 and 2018. In 2021, she completed a certification in Global Trade Compliance from the International Compliance Professionals Association (ICPA).
Industry Contributions and Presentations
Alina Fajardo has contributed to the industry by presenting a paper titled 'The Impact of Tariff Changes on Supply Chain Efficiency' at the 2022 International Trade and Logistics Conference. She also led a project at Flexport that streamlined customs clearance processes, reducing the average clearance time by 15%.
Volunteering and Mentoring
Alina Fajardo volunteers as a mentor for young professionals in the supply chain industry through the Women in Logistics and Delivery Services (WILDS) program. Her mentorship focuses on guiding aspiring professionals and sharing her expertise in the field.