Kimbra Miller
Bellingham,WA
Summary
Law enforcement professional with an exceptional work ethic, capability to communicate across disciplines and proven leadership ability. Demonstrated excellence in the following areas:
- First line Supervisory Import Specialist.
- Mission planning and execution utilizing multiple components.
- Extensive leadership and operational experience in unconventional environments.
- Motivational team building skills.
- Exceptional communication skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisory Import Specialist
Customs And Border Protection
Blaine, WA
11.2009 - Current
- Prepared and processed import and export documentation according to customs regulations, laws or procedures.
- Maintained open and productive communication with CTPAT Trade Compliance Energy companies regarding Customs compliance requirements.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced team environment.
- Managed all administrative responsibilities for employee leave, performance expectations, and operational needs of an Import Specialist team.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Senior Import Specialist
Customs And Border Protection
Blaine, WA
05.2006 - 11.2009
- Prepared and processed import and export documentation according to customs regulations, laws or procedures.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships in multiple team environments.
- Used critical thinking to break down complex problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Handled complex penalty cases, working with Homeland Security Investigators.
- Conducted textile verification visits in foreign countries to ensure compliance with free trade programs for which a secret security clearance is maintained.
Import Specialist
Customs Border Protection
Blaine, WA
09.2004 - 05.2006
Customs and Border Protection Officer
Customs And Border Protection
Sumas, WA
06.2003 - 09.2004
- Used variety of law enforcement databases such as Automated Commercial Environment, TECS, and NCIC.
- Detected and prevented terrorists and terrorist weapons from entering country.
- Examined merchandise and reviewed Customs Entry information to determine if the goods are being imported as per the regulations and laws pertaining to imported merchandise.
- Examined merchandise found to be in violation of Intellectual Property Rights, seized and appraised the merchandise for penalty purposes.
- Interviewed aliens entering the United States to determine if they are eligible for entry. Reviewed immigration documentation to determine status upon arrival to the United States.
- Determine if goods and people are eligible to legally enter the United States.
Education
Associate of Arts - Human Services
Skagit Valley College
Mount Vernon, WA06.1993
Skills
- CBP Master Resiliency Trainer
- Traumatic Incident Events Response Member
- Peer Support Member
- Substance Use Disorder Subject Matter Expert
- Advanced Peer Support Trainer/Course Developer
- Resiliency Coordinator
- Project Developer - Voices of Hope support resource
- Trained in Critical Incident Stress Management
- Law Enforcement Treatment Center Specialist
Professional Leadership Principles
Seek first to understand rather than be understood
Know what you stand for and be willing to speak your truth
Teach by example and focus on strengths
Admit when you don't have all of the answers but commit to the follow up
Remain teachable and Listen with Compassion
Create a safe and trusting environment that welcomes open communication
Timeline
Supervisory Import Specialist
Customs And Border Protection
11.2009 - Current
Senior Import Specialist
Customs And Border Protection
05.2006 - 11.2009
Import Specialist
Customs Border Protection
09.2004 - 05.2006
Customs and Border Protection Officer
Customs And Border Protection
06.2003 - 09.2004
Associate of Arts - Human Services
Skagit Valley College
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