Skylar Freeman
About Skylar Freeman
Skylar Freeman is a Global Customs Analyst at Flexport in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area, with a background in international business and operations and supply chain management.
Current Role at Flexport
Skylar Freeman currently holds the position of Global Customs Analyst at Flexport, based in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area. Starting in August 2020, Freeman is responsible for overseeing international trade compliance and customs regulations. This role involves applying detailed knowledge of global customs laws and processes to ensure the efficient movement of goods across borders.
Consulting Experience with McLeod Physician Associates
In 2020, Skylar Freeman worked as a Consulting Business Analyst for McLeod Physician Associates for a period of three months. During this tenure at the Operations and Supply Chain Center, Freeman contributed to the optimization of supply chain processes within the healthcare sector. This role was based at the Darla Moore School of Business.
Trade Compliance Internship at DAK Americas
In 2019, Skylar Freeman served as a Trade Compliance Intern at DAK Americas in Columbia, South Carolina, for six months. During the internship, Freeman gained hands-on experience in managing compliance with international trade laws and regulations. This role involved ensuring that the company's import and export activities adhered to all relevant legal requirements.
Academic Background with Dual BBA Degrees
Skylar Freeman graduated from the University of South Carolina with dual Bachelor of Business Administration degrees in International Business and Operations and Supply Chain. Freeman completed these degrees between 2016 and 2020, embedding a strong foundation in global business practices and supply chain management. Additionally, Freeman studied at The Chinese University of Hong Kong for 11 months in 2019, further enriching their international perspective. A minor in Mandarin Chinese from the Darla Moore School of Business complemented Freeman’s specialized knowledge.
Early Career and Part-time Roles
Before entering the professional realm of global customs and trade compliance, Skylar Freeman held various part-time positions. From 2016 to 2018, Freeman worked as a Language Partner at the University of South Carolina and as an Extended Care Instructor at East Point Academy for two years. Additionally, Freeman served at Carrabba's Italian Grill as a server from 2017 to 2018. These roles provided early professional experiences across different fields before focusing on international business and supply chain management.