Wai Ming Wheeler
About Wai Ming Wheeler
Wai Ming Wheeler is a Global Customs Associate at Flexport with a background in economics and political science, and experience in team management and operations in the food service industry.
Current Role at Flexport
Wai Ming Wheeler currently holds the position of Global Customs Associate at Flexport. Having started this role in March 2022, Wai Ming is involved in overseeing and facilitating the compliance and regulatory aspects of international shipments, ensuring smooth customs processes for clients.
Previous Experience at Flexport
Prior to becoming a Global Customs Associate, Wai Ming Wheeler served as a Global Customs Analyst at Flexport from 2020 to 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. In this capacity, Wai Ming was responsible for detailed customs analysis and compliance, helping to optimize international shipping operations while ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
Roles at Aramark
Wai Ming Wheeler has a robust background in management and operations from his tenure at Aramark. From 2019 to 2020, he worked as an A2L Manager in Chicago, Illinois. Before that, he was a Student Manager at Aramark in Bellingham, Washington, from 2016 to 2019. In these roles, Wai Ming developed expertise in team management and food service operations.
Educational Background
Wai Ming Wheeler earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Political Science from Western Washington University, where he studied from 2015 to 2019. This academic background equips him with a strong understanding of economic principles and political frameworks, which are beneficial in his current role in global customs.
Early Career Experience
In the early stages of his career, Wai Ming Wheeler worked as a Camp Counselor for the Associate Recreational Council in Seattle, Washington, for three months in 2016. This role provided him with initial experience in leadership and team coordination, forming a foundation for his subsequent managerial positions.