Sabrina Sepulveda
Edinburg,TX
Summary
Dedicated Customs and Border Protection Officer experienced in law enforcement and immigration regulations. Enhanced border security measures through strategic planning and effective teamwork, while demonstrating strong negotiation skills in high-pressure situations. Committed to positively influencing future generations and delivering operational efficiency through technology.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Customs and Border Protection Officer
Department of Homeland Security
Hidalgo, Texas
07.2025 - Current
- Questioned arriving passengers to determine admissibility and identify potential threats.
- Enforced immigration laws by interviewing travelers to determine their eligibility for entry into the country.
- Verified passports, visas, and travel documents using federal inspection systems.
- Enforced customs, immigration, and agriculture laws during primary and secondary inspections.
Team Leader
Margaritas Flower Shop
Edinburg, TX
01.2023 - 07.2025
- Managed daily operations to drive organizational success and enhance client satisfaction. Engage with business owners to find new ways to enhance our products and services.
- Communicated with customers regarding product details and order specifications to ensure clarity and satisfaction.
- Communicate with customers on products and order specifications.
- Oversaw accounting and invoicing processes to maintain financial accuracy.
Intern
Women's Storybook Project of Texas
Austin, TX
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Supported organization's mission to connect children with incarcerated mothers through literature by overseeing online STRIVE program at Mountain View Women's Prison.
- Worked with incarcerated mothers in Gatesville and recorded them reading storybooks for their children.
- Ensured all scheduled programs operated correctly and efficiently.
- Assembled and delivered packages for the program's participants' children.
Program Coordinator
City of Edinburg Parks & Recreation Dept.
Edinburg, TX
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Collaborated with department and city staff to plan and execute city-wide events and developed engaging summer program activities for children ages 6 to 12.
- Coordinated with department staff to create educational and safe environments for program participants.
- Made certain each participant was engaged and benefited from each day of the summer long program.
- Guided participants on available educational resources.
Education
Master's - Public Affairs
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV)
Edinburg, TXBachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
St. Edward's University
Austin, TXSkills
- Bilingual
- Customs regulations
- Document verification
- Immigration enforcement
- Border screening
- Document inspection
- Threat assessment
- Interview techniques
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Customs and Border Protection Officer
Department of Homeland Security
07.2025 - Current
Team Leader
Margaritas Flower Shop
01.2023 - 07.2025
Intern
Women's Storybook Project of Texas
08.2022 - 12.2022
Program Coordinator
City of Edinburg Parks & Recreation Dept.
05.2022 - 08.2022
Master's - Public Affairs
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV)
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
St. Edward's University