Brenda Barnard

Brenda Barnard has extensive experience in global trade compliance. Brenda has held various roles in different companies, starting with their current position as Director of Global Trade Compliance at Desktop Metal. In this role, they provide regulatory guidance and trade strategy deployment to internal stakeholders and leads cross-functional teams in the development and oversight of trade compliance activities. Prior to this, Brenda worked as a Senior Manager of Global Trade Compliance at Desktop Metal, where they collaborated with cross-functional teams and managed stakeholders in executing customs gap analysis and trade compliance activities.

Before joining Desktop Metal, Brenda was a Senior Manager of Global Trade Compliance at Microsemi Corporation, where they maintained a trade framework and implemented strategies to strengthen regulatory compliance. Brenda also served as a Senior Director of Export Compliance at OCEANAIR Inc., overseeing the management of various compliance programs and providing associate training. Brenda'sprevious experience includes roles at The Gem Group, Inc and Weir Valves & Control, where they managed international logistics and compliance and oversaw export compliance programs.

Throughout their career, Brenda has demonstrated strong expertise in export controls, import regulations, and regulatory governance. Brenda has led cross-functional teams, provided associate training, and collaborated with internal and external stakeholders. Brenda's work experience showcases their proficiency in trade compliance and their ability to navigate global regulations and corporate governance frameworks.

Brenda Barnard's education history begins with their certification as a Certified U.S. Export Compliance Officer (CUSECO) from the International Import-Export Institute at Dunlap-Stone University. This certification focused on U.S. Export Regulations with EAR and ITAR and was obtained in January 2012.

Prior to this certification, they attended Hesser College, although the start and end years are not provided. Brenda studied Business and Criminal Justice at Hesser College.

In 2015, Brenda obtained two additional certifications. The first was a Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) from the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Associations of America. The second certification was a US Customs Broker License 30665, which they obtained from GRUNFELD | DESIDERIO | LEBOWITZ SILVERMAN & KLESTADT LLP - Custom Broker Course.

Brenda's most recent educational endeavor is not specified, but they have acquired several additional certifications. These include a Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) from the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America, Inc. in May 2015, a Customs Broker License from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection in February 2015, and a Certified US Export Compliance Officer (CUSECO®) from the International Import Export Institute IIEI in January 2012.