Erika Giles

Erika Giles has a strong background in global logistics and trade compliance. Erika currently works at Damon Motorcycles as a Global Logistics and Trade Compliance professional. Prior to that, they held the same position at Blues Wireless. Erika also founded and worked as a Senior Consultant at Xpansion Logistics Management & Trade Compliance, a boutique consulting firm specializing in logistics and customs regulations. Erika has experience working with startups, small and medium-sized companies to optimize import and export operations. Erika has also worked as a Global Logistics and Trade Compliance Consultant at Magic Leap. Earlier in their career, they held various positions at BlackBerry, including Director and Manager of Global Logistics and Trade Compliance, and Global Logistics Specialist. Erika also served as a Mentor in the Velocity Program at the University of Waterloo, providing advice and support on international logistics and global trade to startup companies. Before that, Erika worked as an Import and Export Coordinator at United Van Lines (Canada) Ltd. and Burlington Industries, where they were responsible for coordinating import and export activities and ensuring regulatory compliance. Overall, Erika's work experience demonstrates their expertise in global logistics and trade compliance across various industries.

Erika Giles earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Business from Tecnológico de Monterrey, where they studied from 1994 to 1998. Erika also holds additional certifications in Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) from NCBFAA Shippers Association, Inc., Project Management from George Washington University, and Mindfulness Leadership from Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto. The specific dates of when these certifications were obtained are not provided.