Joshua Barnett
Gilbert,AZ
Summary
- Hardworking Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBP) experienced in challenging border protection work. Compassionate toward struggling individuals, firm in combatting illegal activity and unwavering in integrity. Skilled in using the latest Department of Homeland Security technology. Well-rounded in the medical contract and administrative field, with an accomplished background in the business development arena.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Customs and Border Protection Officer (GS-12)
Department of Homeland Security
Lukeville , AZ
05.2021 - Current
- Prepared reports and other documents.
- Analyzed and disseminated intelligence information.
- Conducted inspections of individuals and conveyances through random vehicle inspections.
- Communicated and gave verbal Spanish commands to Spanish-speaking illegal aliens and smugglers.
- Collaborated with law enforcement officials to provide relevant information regarding observed or suspected criminal activity.
- Served as federal law enforcement officer and verified compliance to laws when goods or people entered country.
- Detected, prevented and apprehended undocumented aliens and alien smugglers at or near land borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions.
- Coordinated detention and deportation for individuals violating country immigration laws.
- Documented daily data related to investigations and findings.
- Cargo Trade Academy Certified Non-Intrusive Inspection Instructor on various NII equipment (Z-Portal, ZBF, Radseeker, PRD, ThruVision, Video Scope, Buster).
- Certified Safety Officer
- Fit-Test certified
Contract Administrator
Becton Dickinson & Co
Tempe, AZ
04.2019 - 05.2021
- Provided updates on status of contract processes to upper management and other important personnel.
- Negotiated changes and issued change orders and contract amendments.
- Strengthened documentation traceability, developing organizational systems for contracts, records, reports and agendas.
- Exceeded expectations in speed of contract turnover, averaging 24 hour turn around time.
- Stayed abreast of all relevant Federal rules and regulations to keep organization compliant.
- Provided dedicated support for several contracts worth more than total of $20M.
Business Development Representative
Woz U (Steve Wozniak software training school)
Scottsdale, Arizona
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Orchestrated specific recruitment campaigns identifying diverse target demographics for ideal recruitment
- Developed partnership with local non-profit organizations (Wounded Warrior, Greater Phoenix Urban League, Goodwill Veteran Career, Phoenix Coyotes, Phoenix Rising)
- Helped establish, build, hire, and train the admissions department for all of Woz-U from the ground up from a 5 person team to a multi-department organization with 200+ employees in 2.5 years
- Focused Marketing/Branding: Developed and carried out multiple campaigns focused on event conversion (including DAV military career fairs, Gaming conventions in AZ and CA, TX, WA producing rapid lead generation in the company’s early growth stages)
- Built and delivered many in-person presentations/lectures
- Attended outside events, expos as company representative
Senior Admissions Team Lead
Woz U/Coder Camps
Scottsdale, Arizona
06.2016 - 02.2019
- One of the first 5 admissions team members hired and started on day 1 of online team implementation (doors open)
- Implemented weekly scrum between all departments involved with student success
- Led entire company with most graduated students
- represented company at 100+ on and off campus events
- first to reach $2 million in gross revenue generated
Admissions Representative
Art Institute of Pittsburgh online
Chandler, AZ
11.2015 - 05.2016
- Assist potential students in choosing the correct online degree program for them
- Help direct each student through the entire application and enrollment process
- Thoroughly reviewed admissions applications and evaluated credentials.
Assistant Director of Admissions
Miller-Motte Technical College online
Tempe, AZ
11.2011 - 10.2015
- Collaborated cross-functionally with all departments to achieve student enrollment targets.
- Administered, monitored and analyzed admissions team performance while identifying performance trends and opportunities.
- Awarded highest admissions honors as Regional MVP for consecutive years (2013, 2014)
- Performed numerous daily tasks including: high conversion based lead distribution to maximize enrollment numbers
- Designed knowledge based training sessions for representative growth
Vendor
Schwan's Consumer Brands
Phoenix, AZ
03.2009 - 11.2011
- Built and removed different displays and specific products based on customer requirements and promotional needs.
Sales Associate
Home Depot
Phoenix, AZ
08.2004 - 08.2008
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
Aerospace Maintenance Journeyman
United States Air Force
Abilene, TX
06.2001 - 06.2004
- Completed timely inspections of aircraft systems and components to check performance and safety.
- Oversaw preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance to maintain equipment readiness.
- Worked in unison with other countries and cultures while deployed to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan from Mar- Aug 2003.
- Developed priceless teamwork and individual skills that were vital when the unit was under time sensitive pressure.
Education
Certification - Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII) Instructor
Trade And Cargo Academy
Los Indios, TX06.2023
Federal Law Enforcement Certification - Law Enforcement
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
Brunswick, GA12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Business Management (3.0 GPA)
University of Phoenix
2015
United States Air Force - Aerospace Maintenance Engineer -
United States Air Force
2004
Skills
- Problem Solver
- Prioritizing
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
- Intelligence gathering
- Weapons handling
- Immigration requirements
- Interview techniques
- Law enforcement collaboration
- Flexible
- Government regulations
- Customs records
- Analytical
- Investigative skills
Affiliations
National Defense Service Medal
Unit Award Medal of Valor
Timeline
Customs and Border Protection Officer (GS-12)
Department of Homeland Security
05.2021 - Current
Contract Administrator
Becton Dickinson & Co
04.2019 - 05.2021
Business Development Representative
Woz U (Steve Wozniak software training school)
01.2018 - 02.2019
Senior Admissions Team Lead
Woz U/Coder Camps
06.2016 - 02.2019
Admissions Representative
Art Institute of Pittsburgh online
11.2015 - 05.2016
Assistant Director of Admissions
Miller-Motte Technical College online
11.2011 - 10.2015
Vendor
Schwan's Consumer Brands
03.2009 - 11.2011
Sales Associate
Home Depot
08.2004 - 08.2008
Aerospace Maintenance Journeyman
United States Air Force
06.2001 - 06.2004
Certification - Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII) Instructor
Trade And Cargo Academy
Federal Law Enforcement Certification - Law Enforcement
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
Bachelor of Science - Business Management (3.0 GPA)
University of Phoenix
United States Air Force - Aerospace Maintenance Engineer -
United States Air Force