Kendra Barnett
Vancouver,WA
Summary
- Experienced in implementing and enforcing regulatory compliance. Professionally identified and resolved violations and developed corrective action plans. Provided on-going education and training to assist licensees with compliance. Decisive and detail-oriented in upholding standards.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Liquor and Cannabis Enforcement Officer
Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board
10.1995 - 10.2022
- Enforced liquor, cannabis, and tobacco laws by conducting inspections and compliance checks of licensed premises, investigating complaints, citing and arresting violators, and conducting financial investigations
- Provided training and education of liquor, tobacco, and cannabis laws and related subjects to law enforcement agencies, licensees, and their employees
- Frequently interacted with members of the public to take and investigate complaints, problem solve and provide education
- Participated in partnerships and problem-solving work with law enforcement, community groups, licensees, and other stakeholders
- Provided continual customer service and technical assistance to licensees and employees
- Supervised underage operatives, liquor investigators, and law enforcement personnel during compliance checks and undercover operations
- Conducted in-depth liquor and cannabis law violation investigations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
California State University Sacramento
Sacramento, CA01.1991
Skills
- 27 years combined liquor, tobacco, and cannabis enforcement and education experience throughout Washington State
- Highly motivated to learn new processes within the social justice system
- Excellent written, verbal, and listening skills
- Excellent criminal and administrative investigation skills
- Familiar with District Court process
- Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
- Detail oriented
- Proficient at MS Word and Outlook
- Received and maintained ACCESS certification
- Frequently used LexisNexis database for in-depth cannabis investigations
- Developed rapport and successful working relationships with licensees, law enforcement and other government agencies
- Consistent and accurate application of state laws and agency and division policies and procedures
- Provided excellent customer service and training and education for licensees and their employees
- Developed good rapport and successful working relationships with team members and supervisors
Awards
- Valedictorian-New Agent's Basic Training Academy-1997
- Eastern Washington South Team Member Outstanding Team Performance-1997
- Extra Mile Investigation Award-2002
- Excellence in Investigation Award-2009
- Cannabis Enforcement and Education Unit Team Award-2018
Timeline
Liquor and Cannabis Enforcement Officer
Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board
10.1995 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
California State University Sacramento
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