Omari Wooden

        Mr. Wooden joined the U. S. Census Bureau, Foreign Trade Division (renamed International Trade Management Division) in 1997 and is currently the Assistant Division Chief for Trade Outreach and Regulations. Mr. Wooden’s primary responsibility is to oversee the outreach and marketing related to the trade statistics, Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR), and the Automated Export System (AES). In addition, he is responsible for the maintenance of the Foreign Trade Regulations, which includes revisions, interpretation, and coordination with other agencies. Mr. Wooden provides and coordinates training to the trade community on a wide range of topics, from interpreting the FTR to utilizing the AES. Mr. Wooden has been recognized numerous times for his outstanding work with the export trade community.  He has received special recognition for his effort with the AES Team for marketing and customer service. Mr. Wooden received a team Silver Medal Award for Leadership from the Department of Commerce for his work on the revision and implementation of the FTR. Most recently, in 2014, he received Director’s Award Honorable Mention for the creation of the Fundamentals of Exporting Webinar Series. Mr. Wooden received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Master of Science degree in Management from the University of Maryland.  In addition, he has received a Master’s Certificate in Project Management from the George Washington University School of Business.