Christopher Flores
About Christopher Flores
Christopher Flores is a Global Customs Associate at Flexport in Chicago, Illinois, with a background in international relations and various internships in legal, marketing, and business development roles.
Title
Christopher Flores holds the current position of Global Customs Associate at Flexport in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Previously, he served as a Global Customs Analyst at the same company from 2020 to 2022, located in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area.
Company
Flexport is where Christopher Flores currently works as a Global Customs Associate. Flexport, a company known for its innovations in global logistics and freight forwarding, relies on professionals like Christopher to navigate complex customs regulations and facilitate international trade.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Flores has accumulated significant expertise in International Relations and Affairs, complemented by a Minor in Spanish Literature, from Pomona College where he graduated with a Bachelor's degree in 2019. He also studied Language Intensive Sequence and Multicultural Studies at IES Abroad in 2017, which enriched his multicultural competence. Additionally, he participated in the 'From the Mediterranean to the Sahara' Language & Cultural Discovery program through The Experiment in International Living, and pursued Engineering Innovation at Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering.
Professional Background
Christopher Flores's professional background is diverse. He has held roles at multiple organizations including a marketing internship at Gromentum Lab, serving as an Outdoor Adventure Leader and Spanish Liaison at Pomona College, a business development internship at Hosping.com in Chile, and a fellowship with Sage Corps also in Chile. Furthermore, he worked as a Summer Immigration Legal Intern at the Law Office of Michael R. Jarecki, LLC, interned at Albright Stonebridge Group in the Americas Practice, and was a Campaign Fellow for Dold for Congress 2016.
Achievements
Christopher Flores demonstrated a versatile skill set across various internships and roles. Notably, his contribution at Flexport as both a Global Customs Analyst and now Associate highlights his expertise in customs and logistics. His internships in marketing, legal, and business development sectors further display his adaptability and breadth of knowledge in different professional contexts. His academic pursuits at notable institutions like Pomona College and Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering, alongside international experience in Chile, underscore his global perspective and commitment to continuous learning.