Cynthia Kinney is a conscientious professional with over 30 years of experience in customs processing and logistics. She currently works as a Customs Specialist for Day & Ross Freight, where she processes shipments using various software programs and communicates with Customs Brokers. Previously, she held roles as a Safety and Compliance Officer and Release Classification Analyst. Kinney has strong skills in Microsoft Office, data entry, communication, and decision making. She has obtained several diplomas and certifications related to her field. References are provided from her current and former managers who can attest to her work ethic and performance.

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Cynthia L. Kinney
105 Boyne Street
Woodstock, NB E7M 6B1 http://ca.linkedin.com/pub/cindy-kinney/4a/611/538
Home: 506-328-4928
Email: ckForeverhome1@gmail.com
HIGHLIGHTS
- Conscientious, strong work ethic, professional demeanor
- Adaptable to changing environments
- Empathetic and strive to meet client’s needs
SKILLS
- Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook Mail, AS400, PCL
- Handle large confidential workloads including data entry, costs and ancillary charges
- Very high integrity and positive attitude
- Communicate well
- Work well within a team environment or on my own
- Experienced in making decisions within authorized limits
- Flexible work hours when necessary
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Day & Ross Freight, Somerville, NB
Customs Specialist, May 2015 – Present
- Processing of LTL shipments utilizing Outlook Mail, PCL program, AS400
- Communicate with Customs Brokers to follow up on shipments if not submitted and accepted
by Canada Customs

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McConnell Transport
Safety and Compliance Officer – November 2014 – May 2015
- Monitored driver’s log sheets both paper and electronic (hours of service)
- Taught new drivers hours of service including use of satellite
- Took drivers for random drug tests
- Arranged English tutoring lessons for drivers who required it
- Investigated driver related accidents and damage to vehicles
- Retained complete records of each driver – driver’s licenses, fines, driver’s abstracts etc.
Livingston International Inc.
Release Classification Analyst: July 2008 – Sept 2014 and Release Agent: May 1986-July 2008
- Responsible for the release of high value and low value shipments via electronic means and
paper means within required time limits with Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
Training in the following fields were required:
- Classification of goods; Administrative Monetary Penalty System(AMPS)-Penalties assigned to
importers who do not claim additional excise tax on goods imported; Other Government
Departments – NRCAN-requirements on electrical goods; Canadian Food Inspection
Agency(CFIA)-Requirements for the importation of food, animals, plants, supplements etc.; INCO
Terms-Payment and freight terms; D Memos – Customs rules and regulations
EDUCATION:
Stratford Career Institute – Veterinarian Assistant Diploma Online 2014
Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations 1995
Canadian Society of Customs Brokers Online 2007 - 2016
New Brunswick Community College – Legal Secretary Diploma 1986
New Brunswick Community College – Clerk Typist Diploma/Honors 1985
Woodstock High School – Diploma 1978

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AWARDS:
- Employee recognition Awards (2009, 2008, 2007, etc)
- Service Excellence Award (1992)
REFERENCES:
Monica Wilkinson
Transborder Processing Manager
Day & Ross Freight
T: 506-375-8055
E: monica.wilkinson@dayandrossinc.ca
Anthony Flinn
Branch Manager
Livingston International Inc.
T: 506-328-9946 Ext: 226
E: aflinn@livingstonintl.com
Krista Stacey
Manager Service Delivery
Livingston International Inc.
T: 800-661-6062 Ext: 6539
E: kstacey@livingstonintl.com
Doug Jamieson
Canadian Customs Officer
Canada Border Services Agency – Woodstock
T: 506-325-3164
E: doug.jamieson@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca

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