Skilled in enforcing regulatory compliance and adherence to government requirements. Bringing 13 years of success in customs documentation and inspection.
Adept at communicating with law enforcement to foster seamless operations. Dependable Border Protection Officer with experience investigating and inspecting people and carrier goods. Adept at detecting border law infractions and violations.
Hardworkin professional offering 13 years of positive industry contribution to add value to committed team. Accustomed to complying with government policies and facilitating criminal and civil investigations. Looking to leverage in-depth understanding of freight and shipment regulations and customs opportunity.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Customs Inspector
Republic Of Turkey - Ministry Of Trade
Istanbul, Turkey
08.2011 - Current
Maintained compliance with reporting requirements with timely submission of customs documentation.
Continuously monitored delivery schedule, liaising with logistic service providers, such as [Type] and [Type] providers, to ensure timelines were met.
Reduced clearance times by [Number]%, using [System] to improve import and export flows.
Facilitated smooth clearance by verifying customs and trade documents to establish admissibility, tariffs and appraised value.
Facilitated import and export functions in compliance with HMRC standards.
Investigated and performed checks on goods, promptly escalating breaches to Turkey and Sweden Border Force.
Engaged in [Frequency] training activities to maintain up to date knowledge on developments in customs legislation.
Ensured smooth clearance by verifying customs and trade documents to establish admissibility, tariffs and appraised value.
Reviewed and optimised operational processes to reduce wait times.
Represented company and provided supporting evidence in [Number] court trials against customs law violations.
Gathered and distilled data to compile shipping and customs reports.
Prohibited illegal imports and exports, following established protocols.
Examined transport documents and freight to confirm details and customs fees.
Controlled documents to support compliance with entry criteria and related taxes.
Checked individuals and vehicles crossing national borders to enforce government regulations.
Provided court testimony related to circumstances and results of investigations.
Reviewed travel documents at border stations to verify authorisations and certificates.
Maintained current knowledge of customs statutes and legislation.
Used professional researching and interviewing methods and techniques to gather relevant data.
Advised individuals or organisations on licensing procedures and documentation.
Followed established procedures to minimise or neutralise security threats.
Identified security threats during investigations, inspections or patrols.
Coordinated with law enforcement and regulatory agencies involved in deportation and prosecution.
Explained application verification processes and licence eligibility to resolve enquiries.
Maintained updated records of transactions, violations and determinations.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Political Science and Public Administration
Kocaeli University
Kocaeli / Turkey
06.2004 - 06.2009
Skills
Process improvement
Customs legislation
Customs declarations
Customs documentation
CNS knowledge
Tax legislation
Importation procedures
Clearance processes
Customs law enforcement
Languages
Turkish
Native
English
Upper intermediate
Timeline
Customs Inspector
Republic Of Turkey - Ministry Of Trade
08.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Business Administration - Political Science and Public Administration
Kocaeli University
06.2004 - 06.2009
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