Christie P. Mills
Bahamas Customs Department
Freeport,GB
1
Certification
26
years of professional experience
Results-driven Customs Specialist with over (2) decades of extensive experience in work coordination, strategic planning, and risk assessment. Skilled in training junior officers and streamlining clearance processes to deliver exceptional service and ensure regulatory compliance. A proven track record for optimizing team collaboration to achieve compliance and improve service delivery.
Work History
Senior Customs Revenue Officer
25 Years 9 Months- Ensured compliance with customs regulations through thorough inspections and documentation review.
- Facilitated efficient processing of imported goods, optimizing workflow and reducing wait times.
- Implemented improved tracking systems for cargo movement, enhancing accuracy in reporting.
- Trained and mentored junior officers on customs procedures and operational best practices.
- Led initiatives to streamline clearance processes, resulting in enhanced service delivery for clients.
- Developed training materials to educate staff on regulatory changes impacting customs operations.
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers.
- Maintained strict adherence to industry regulations, minimizing risk exposure for the organization.
- Enhanced communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and fostering open dialogue.
- Improved department efficiency by streamlining and implementing policies and processes.
Education
High School Diploma
- Professional Development Studies: BTVI: Face Care & Makeup Application, 2026
- Completed University-level Coursework: Culinary Arts, Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts 2021
- Leader of Dance Ministry
- Member of Bahamas Red Cross Society
Skills
Task organization
Strategic planning
Compliance management
Customs regulations knowledge
Organizational skills
Effective multitasking
Effective team collaboration
Strategic creativity
Effective interpersonal communication
Service excellence
Hobbies
Cooking & Baking
Nutrition, Fitness & Well-being
Meditation
Travelling
Certification
- Mental Health & Emotional Well-Being in the Workplace PSCHRD April 2023
- The Next Step: Planning for Retirement PSCHRD May 2023
- Customer Service Excellence - Effective Communication - Ethics in the Work Place PSCHRD April 2023
- Communicative English Language in the Public Service PSCHRD Sept.2023
- Diversity & Inclusion: Leading a Multi-Generational Workforce PSCHRD Jan. 2025
- Transitioning from Line Staff to Supervisor PSCHRD April 2025
- Stepping Into Supervision PSCHRD Nov. 2025
- Serving with Respect & Professionalism PSCHRD Jan. 2026
- Serving with Integrity PSCHRD Feb. 2026
- Empowering Growth, Advancing Service: Navigation Career Paths PSCHRD April 2026
- One Service, Many Voices: Building Inclusive Workspaces PSCHRD April 2026
- Business Owner K.D.I./Elevation Business Agency- 2016 - present
Timeline
Senior Customs Revenue Officer
Bahamas Customs Department
10.2000 - CurrentRead More
Sunland High School
High School Diploma
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