Alexander Aponte, Lcb, Ccs
About Alexander Aponte, Lcb, Ccs
Alexander Aponte is the Global Customs Lead at Flexport in New York, NY, with over 7 years of experience in customs and international trade.
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Alexander Aponte serves as the Global Customs Lead at Flexport, based in New York, NY. He has extensive experience in customs and international trade, navigating complex regulations and ensuring compliance.
Company
Alexander is currently employed at Flexport, a leader in global trade and logistics solutions. Flexport leverages advanced technology and data to facilitate international commerce, and Alexander plays a pivotal role in their operations.
Career at Flexport
Alexander Aponte has been a dedicated member of Flexport for over six years. He began his journey with the company as a Global Customs Associate from 2017 to 2019. He then advanced to the position of Senior Global Customs Associate, serving from 2019 to 2020. His commitment and proficiency led to his current role as Global Customs Lead, where he continues to contribute significantly to the company's success.
Experience in Customs and International Trade
Alexander has over seven years of experience in the customs and international trade industry. His career in this field started in 2016 at Charter Brokerage LLC, where he worked as a Customs and International Trade Specialist. His roles at Flexport have further solidified his expertise in the sector, ranging from associate to lead positions.
Education and Qualifications
Alexander Aponte holds a Bachelor's Degree in International Politics with an International Relations Option from The Pennsylvania State University. He studied at the university from 2010 to 2014. In addition to his academic qualifications, he is a Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) and a Certified Customs Specialist (CCS), both of which have enhanced his professional credentials in customs and trade compliance.
Previous Roles
Before his extensive career at Flexport, Alexander held positions at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Charter Brokerage LLC. At Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc., he worked as a University Relations Coordinator from 2015 to 2016. He then transitioned to Charter Brokerage LLC as a Customs and International Trade Specialist, where he worked from 2016 to 2017.