Chris Conant Email & Phone Number

Swan Valley, Idaho

I manage the fly shop for South Fork Outfitters which is owned and managed by Natural Retreats. My major responsibilities include developing buying strategies for the fly shop. I also oversee the retailing operation which includes management of shop employees. I also assist in the management of our licensed guide operation.

Austin, Texas Area

Helping innovative companies across the United States recuperate expenses through favorable tax credits and incentives. I specialize capturing research tax credits for small to medium sized businesses. At Indago, we work directly with clients to identify viable tax benefits which add cash flows to innovative companies.

Houston, Texas Area

• Managed project teams in all aspects of the implementation of large-format research and development (R&D) tax credit studies for manufacturing, engineering, and construction clients with annual revenues exceeding $300,000,000.• Led hand-selected project teams of up to 10 senior associates and associates through the qualitative and quantitative analysis process to deliver value to the clients.• Managed client relationships with C-level client managers, officers, and owners in all aspects of projects.• Developed innovative, client specific financial modeling approaches to analyze client financials and R&D activities to deliver over $5,000,000 in R&D tax credits to clients.• Conducted more than 20 on-site client visits with C-level client contacts and technical experts to gather and synthesize technical and financial data.• Achieved a return client rate of over 80 percent while also being a top performer in client satisfaction metrics that included repeat engagements, referrals, and acknowledgement of quality work.• Evaluated client activities, financial statements, tax returns, and accounting systems to calculate R&D tax credits by utilizing Microsoft Excel based models. Analyzed various types of contracts and contractual arrangements to determine proper legal rights and ownership of tax assets• Wrote detailed activity reports and created client deliverables highlighting the key R&D activities. • Actively managed over 75 R&D tax credit studies while supervising other employees with similar assignments.• Directly managed and developed 5 junior associates through their time with the company to achieve promotion to senior associate.• Developed and managed project budgets and schedules for projects ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 in fees.

Clayton, Missouri

-Tax compliance and consulting-Research tax issuesAs part of the tax staff at Stone Carlie I assist clients in handling complex tax issues. We handle a variety of clientele including individuals, partnerships, and corporations.

Swan Valley, Idaho

For seven summers I worked as a professional fly fishing guide. I would take two clients out for a day of fishing. I worked for a lodge owned by the Rockefeller family. I will be returning this summer to work for a few weeks with some of my old clients.

Develop, distribute and analyze more than 15 surveys for large campus-wide events Present survey results to undergraduate student government leaders to support additional funding requests Assist senior management in developing and implementing data-driven assessment plans for various department offices Utilize CampusLabs/Student Voice assessment software to implement assessment projects

As the chairman of the Student Fee Review Committee I have the responsibility of leading a committee of undergraduate and graduate students in allocating over $20 million in student fees. The purpose of the committee is to best allocate student resources to programs and departments that provide benefits and services for students.

I am working on my joint JD/MBA degree at the University of Missouri. This summer I am writing a paper critiquing the proposed Warren Buffett tax bill, and I am doing a consulting project for the Missouri Golf Association to figure out how to get more junior golfers involved.

Business Ethics and Business Law Created, implemented and led recitation sessions for more than 60 undergraduate business students Presented complex material with Power Point to help students better understand course material Manage and maintain student grades with Excel Databases

Developed, distributed and analyzed a market sector survey of over 100 Columbia area businesses Conducted case-study follow ups with select business executives to gauge demand for IT professionals Collaborate with the Missouri Department of Economic Development and the University of Missouri Office of Economic Development to formulate ways to improve area IT education programs

Crosby Mba; Master, Business Administration

Juris Doctorate

Mba, Finance, General

J.D., Tax Law/Taxation

I am also pursuing my MBA.

Bachelor Of Science, English; Journalism

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