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Sharyn Peters

Christchurch,CAN

Summary

I am a person who is extremely positive, reliable, flexible, honest and hardworking. I really enjoy being challenged and get great satisfaction when learning and mastering new endeavours. During my working life, I have been able to experience a diverse range of employment opportunities and feel this has added greatly to my personality as well as to my skills base. I am happily married with 2 daughters aged 18 and 20. With raising children whilst working, I feel it has helped mine fine tune my negotiation, organisation and time management skills.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Customs Officer

NZ Customs
10.2018 - Current
  • Validated immigration documents, asked questions and reported discrepancies to authorities for further review.
  • Interacted with carriers, agencies and foreign entities to provide guidance on admissibility and compliance.
  • Explained laws and regulations to travellers and distributors and promoted comprehension to foster adherence to requirements.
  • Prevented illegal trafficking of people and narcotics.
  • Developed, planned and participated in tactical operations.

Customs Officer

NZ Customs
06.2014 - 10.2018


  • Evaluated shipments to determine duty and taxes due, completed applicable paperwork and informed individuals of expected liabilities.
  • Examined baggage and personal items upon entering or leaving NZ to verify adherence to customs requirements and identify suspected violations.
  • Developed, planned and participated in tactical operations.
  • Completed detailed reports in a timely manner.

Surveillance Operator

Christchurch Casino
12.2001 - 06.2014
  • Operated surveillance equipment, video recorders and computers to monitor activities within facility.
  • Documented suspicious activity and events through detailed reports, submitting timely updates to supervisor.
  • Researched cheating methods and advantage play systems to quickly identify illegal activity.
  • Reviewed video feeds to observe activity at gaming tables, slot machines and in other areas.
  • Maintained log of surveillance operations, noting discrepancies or suspicious activity.
  • Inspected cameras, monitors and other surveillance equipment for operational integrity.


Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Promotional Understanding
  • Account Documentation
  • Customs Regulations
  • Freight Inspection
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Compliance Understanding
  • Team Communication
  • Customer Satisfaction

Additional Information

Current First Aid Certificate, exp June 2024

Firearms Safety Awareness, exp Dec 2024

Timeline

Senior Customs Officer

NZ Customs
10.2018 - Current

Customs Officer

NZ Customs
06.2014 - 10.2018

Surveillance Operator

Christchurch Casino
12.2001 - 06.2014
Sharyn Peters