Nathan Molinar
Harlingen,TX
Summary
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer with 4 years of proven experience. Ability to conduct interviews have led to variety of enforcement actions to be taken. Assisted other agencies in the fight against narcotics smuggling with my knowledge on CBP informational systems and gather reasonable suspicions by combining information and having them connect. Former lead software programmer and CPU assembly engineer for an industry leading technology company, proficient in multiple coding languages and suite programs. High technical skills involving data analytics with collegiate level training in computer forensics. 3 years of experience in a fast-paced hospital environment consisting of: Emergency Room, Operating Room, Physical Rehabilitation Center, and Human Resources Department. Highly motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Customs and Border Protection Officer
Department of Homeland Security
Brownsville, TX
10.2020 - Current
- Performed inspections of arriving and departing passengers, cargo and baggage to detect prohibited or restricted items.
- Conducted searches of vehicles, vessels, aircrafts and containers for contraband.
- Verified authenticity of travel documents such as visas, passports and customs declarations.
- Enforced immigration laws by interviewing travelers to determine their eligibility for entry into the country.
- Intercepted individuals attempting to enter the country illegally.
- Identified fraudulent documents used in attempts to gain illegal entry into the country.
- Provided information regarding customs regulations and procedures to travelers entering or leaving the country.
- Assisted with investigations related to violations of immigration laws and smuggling activities.
- Verified accuracy of manifests on incoming vessels prior to boarding.
- Monitored suspicious activity at border crossings using surveillance equipment.
- Acquired valuable intelligence, aiding HSI and TFO in ongoing and future operations.
- Assessed fines against those found guilty of violating customs regulations.
- Investigated complaints from citizens concerning violations of immigration laws or smuggling activities.
- Coordinated detention and deportation for individuals violating country immigration laws.
- Collaborated with law enforcement officials to provide relevant information regarding observed or suspected criminal activity.
- Interpreted and explained laws and regulations to travelers, prospective immigrants, shippers and manufacturers.
- Calculated and assessed duties and taxes due on goods.
- Proficient in navigating and utilizing multiple CBP systems.
- Expertise in gathering and analyzing data, resulting in successful enforcement actions.
- Utilized exceptional interview skills and a thorough comprehension of CBP search authority to identify and address issues involving immigration violations, illicit proceeds smuggling, stash houses, and narcotics smuggling.
Human Resources Intern
Medical City North Hills
North Richland Hills, TX
08.2014 - 05.2025
- Prepared onboarding documents for new hires, such as contracts and employee handbooks.
- Utilizing Microsoft Office Suite programs to draft reports, create payroll spreadsheets, and make educational PowerPoints for company leadership.
- Intake and clerical duties for high-risk patients in a fast-paced and stressful Emergency Room environment.
- Organized and maintained personnel records in a secure database.
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss company policies and procedures related to human resources management.
- Drafted correspondence to employees regarding changes in policy or procedure.
- Collaborated with external vendors providing services related to payroll processing, benefit administration.
Social Media Marketing Specialist
Independently Employed
Fort Worth, TX
01.2020 - 11.2022
- Created, curated, and managed all published content.
- Maintained a comprehensive understanding of emerging technologies and best practices within the digital space.
- Conducted research on current benchmark trends and audience preferences.
- Monitored and reported on feedback, insights, and customer engagement metrics.
- Analyzed key metrics to optimize campaigns performance.
- Working with other departments to ensure social media efforts align with business goals.
- Identifying consumer trends.
- Identified areas of improvement and made recommendations for optimizing future campaigns.
Lead Software Developer
DFW Digital Solutions
Fort Worth, TX
06.2013 - 09.2020
- Provided technical leadership in designing, developing, and deploying software solutions.
- Worked closely with project managers to ensure timely delivery of software products.
- Identified potential areas of improvement in existing codebase and implemented solutions.
- Implemented automated unit tests to improve reliability of developed features and functions.
- Performed extensive research on emerging technologies for possible implementation opportunities.
- Monitored system performance metrics such as memory utilization, disk I and O activity.
- Analyzed code and corrected errors to optimize output.
- Coded websites for consumer-oriented companies and individuals in product distribution using HTML.
- Creating search algorithms using Linux and proprietary software to increase overall efficiency of data analysis within the company.
- Soldering transistors, nodes, and power supply units into circuit boards.
- Programmed Central Processing Units using JavaScript to process data and create unique identifying printouts used for tracking supplies and equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX07-2019
Some College (No Degree) - Coding Boot Camp
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX08-2015
Skills
- Leadership experience
- JavaScript
- HTML
- PowerApps
- Linux
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Data Analytics
- Information Technology (Hardware & Software)
- Data Recovery
- Bilingual (Spanish and English)
- Adaptability
- Interviewing skills
- Time management
- Report writing
- Teamwork
Timeline
Customs and Border Protection Officer
Department of Homeland Security
10.2020 - Current
Social Media Marketing Specialist
Independently Employed
01.2020 - 11.2022
Human Resources Intern
Medical City North Hills
08.2014 - 05.2025
Lead Software Developer
DFW Digital Solutions
06.2013 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Sam Houston State University
Some College (No Degree) - Coding Boot Camp
Tarrant County College
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