James Heah Gee Wheeder
Raipur
Summary
Results-driven Customs Officer with proven skills in logistics management and customs compliance. Successfully reduced trade bottlenecks and improved operational efficiency through enhanced procedures and team mentorship.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Customs Officer
Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA)
Monrovia
01.2022 - Current
- Oversaw inspections and clearance of goods at ports, reducing bottlenecks in trade.
- Enhanced customs operations by improving procedures and strengthening compliance.
- Contributed to increased revenue collection and transparency in reporting.
- Mentored and trained new officers to build team capacity.
Procurement & Logistics Officer
National Transit Authority (NTA)
Monrovia
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Directed logistics operations across five counties, ensuring smooth transport services.
- Managed procurement of spare parts, fuel, and supplies while promoting vendor accountability.
- Introduced better inventory systems that reduced waste and lowered costs.
- Cut transportation delays by 25% through more efficient planning and coordination.
Administrative Assistant
Ministry of Internal Affairs
Grand Kruk County
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Provided day-to-day administrative support to the Superintendent’s office.
- Drafted official correspondence, reports, and meeting records.
- Maintained filing systems and improved office documentation practices.
- Coordinated meetings, programs, and official visits, engaging both local authorities and the central government.
- Tracked county-level projects and prepared progress updates for reporting.
Education
MBA - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Kalinga University
India01.2026
Bachelor of Public Administration -
William V. S. Tubman University
Liberia01.2017
Skills
- Logistics management
- Supply chain planning
- Customs compliance
- Vendor negotiation
- Inventory control
- Problem-solving abilities
- Effective communication
Certification
- Advanced Computer Skills, 2025
- Power BI, Tally Prime, R Studio, 2025
- Stock Market & AI Operations, 2024
- Procurement, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, 2022
- TEFL Certificate (English, Classroom Management, Business English), Henry Harvin, India
- Stock Market Operations Training, Kalinga University
- Industrial Field Training & Project Management, Kalinga University
- Entrepreneurship, 2017
- Leadership & Networking, 2017
Accomplishments
- Reduced transportation delays by 25% at NTA through stronger logistics systems.
- Improved revenue generation and operational efficiency at the LRA.
- Facilitated leadership and skills training for more than 1,000 young people.
- Authored and published research papers on e-commerce, logistics, and international business.
- Coordinated community programs on education, health, and governance.
- Led awareness campaigns on public health and social issues, including Ebola prevention, HIV & AIDS, domestic violence, and teenage pregnancy.
Projects
SEO Content Marketing in Mobile Commerce, Published, 2025, https://www.samvaktijournals.com/conference_paper/sjrbm.2025.116?utm_source=chatgpt.com Enhancing Government Revenue in Liberia: Real Estate & Trade Tax, Ongoing Sustainable Supply Chain & Business Impact, Planned, 2026 Cultural Intelligence in International Business, Planned, 2026
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Greebo, Native
Leadership Experience
- President, Liberian University Students in Chhattisgarh, India, 01/01/25, 12/31/26
- Youth Parliamentarian, Mano River Union Youth Parliament – Liberia Chapter, 01/01/20, 12/31/24
- Youth Coordinator, Federation of Liberian Youth, Grand Kru, 01/01/15, 12/31/17
- President, Grand Kru Students, Liberia National Students Union, 01/01/09, 12/31/13
Timeline
Customs Officer
Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA)
01.2022 - Current
Procurement & Logistics Officer
National Transit Authority (NTA)
01.2018 - 12.2021
Administrative Assistant
Ministry of Internal Affairs
01.2016 - 12.2018
MBA - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Kalinga University
Bachelor of Public Administration -
William V. S. Tubman University