Алексей

OLEKSII VASYLENKO
Senior Foreign Trade & Customs Specialist
Ukraine | [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) | [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section)

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Senior Foreign Economic Activity and Maritime Logistics Specialist with 17+ years of
experience in international trade, port operations, customs clearance, and freight forwarding.
Proven expertise in contract negotiation, vessel coordination, regulatory compliance, and end-to-
end cargo management. Licensed Customs Broker and FIATA Certified Freight Forwarder with
strong knowledge of Incoterms and international shipping documentation.

CORE COMPETENCIES
 International Trade & Export/Import Operations
 Maritime Freight Forwarding & Port Logistics
 Customs Clearance & Regulatory Compliance
 Contract Negotiation & Client Management
 Vessel Loading Coordination
 Shipping & Cargo Documentation
 Incoterms (practical application)
 Cost Calculation & Financial Control
 Supplier & Partner Relations
 Business Correspondence (English – Intermediate)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Logistics Specialist Manager

SMART TRADE OVERSEAS SA (Switzerland) | Mar 2022 – Jan 2026

 Managed full-cycle export cargo operations in ports and terminals
 Coordinated vessel loading and stevedoring operations
 Prepared shipping documentation and customs declarations
 Customs Broker agent
 Arranged export/import permits, certificates, and regulatory documents
 Controlled settlements and service cost calculations
 Maintained client relationships and acquired new business
 Ensured compliance with customs, phytosanitary, and veterinary regulations
Port Forwarding Agent (Maritime)

PE “Viatrans” (Ukraine) | Aug 2008 – Dec 2020

 Managed full-cycle export cargo operations in ports and terminals
 Coordinated vessel loading and stevedoring operations
 Prepared shipping documentation and customs declarations
 Arranged export/import permits, certificates, and regulatory documents
 Controlled settlements and service cost calculations
 Maintained client relationships and acquired new business
 Ensured compliance with customs, phytosanitary, and veterinary regulations

Import Supply Manager

LLC “Polymer-Lak” (Ukraine)| Mar 2008 – Jul 2008

 Negotiated and managed supplier contracts
 Organized and optimized international logistics
 Supervised customs clearance of imported goods
 Controlled payments and financial settlements

Foreign Economic Activity Manager

PJSC “Kherson Shipbuilding Plant” | Oct 2006 – Jun 2007

 Drafted and administered international contracts
 Conducted negotiations and business correspondence
 Identified new markets and clients
 Monitored contractual compliance and deadlines

EDUCATION
Master’s Degree in Enterprise Economics
Kherson National Technical University | 2002 – 2007

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES
 Licensed Customs Broker
 FIATA Certified Freight Forwarder
 EUR.1 Certificate Processing
 Driving License: Category B, C
TECHNICAL SKILLS
 MS Office (advanced)
 Customs declaration systems
 HTML, CSS (basic knowledge)

LANGUAGES
• Ukrainian – Native
• Russian – Fluent
• English – Intermediate