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Irving, TX, US

Stamford, CT, US

• Led or co-led design and implementation of Tax Planning and M&A initiatives. Competencies
• Global legislative monitoring and apprising team members and leadership of developments
• Identify, develop, and/or enhance tax planning strategies to be responsive to dynamic legislative environment
• Effectively communicate factual and technical considerations with senior leaders
• Cross-functional presentations to pitch proposals and provide ongoing project updates
• Competitor ETR benchmarking

Stamford, CT, US

London, GB

• Led, managed, and/or assisted projects or initiatives related to international tax planning and structuring, cross-border tax advisory, the research credit, section 174, sale and leaseback transactions, 1042 reporting.
• Client facing interactions such as conveying results, 3rd party audits, IRS audits, discussions with TAIT
• Critically analyzing proposed or prior completed transactions and drafting tax considerations and consequences in PowerPoints, emails, and/or memos (as dictated by the client or internal request)
• Research and writing with proficiency using research tools such as CCH, Checkpoint, Lexis, Westlaw, BNA
• Research credit interviews for both manufacturing and software clients
• Teaching US and non-US staff, seniors, and peers technical, managerial, and procedural skills

London, GB

London, GB

London, GB

London, GB

Worked closely with International Tax Staff, Seniors, Managers, and Senior Managers with the primary focus on tax research, writing, compliance, and new business development. Tax research and writing either was conducted to answer a specific issue presented by clients or to evaluate and proffer an opinion on an unsettled or evolving tax topic. Compliance.

East Lansing, MI, US

Worked closely with the Dean of the College of Law and the CFO to provide research and consulting services. Provided financial statement analyses and benchmarking analyses for the College of Law’s financial statements. Conducted market research and developed a comprehensive strategic business plan aimed at leveraging the College of Law’s academic strengths.

Represented and advocated on behalf of twelve clients that had controversies with the IRS and/or State of Michigan. Communicated regularly with clients, the IRS, and the Michigan Department of Treasury. Advocated in oral and written communication for Offer in Compromises, Appeals of Offer in Compromise Denials, Installment Agreements, Audit.

Detroit, MI, US

Worked with Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification attorneys and specialists to review MBE application documents to assure that certification criteria was satisfied. Researched, reviewed, and summarized financing and business development options for our MBE clients offered through the state of Michigan, the federal government, and private.

Oshkosh, WI, US

Assisted in student development, staff development, administrative duties, and operational activities in the residence hall. Conducted student staff training, evaluations, and meetings with staff. Directly supervised seven student staff members. Advised hall government. Adjudicated non-academic misconduct.

Joliet, Illinois, US

Built a community within a diverse populous. Presented programs in regard to social inclusion, respect, service, integrity, and compassion. Performed regular duty requirements and handled/assessed emergencies through proper crisis management. Managed payroll, key charges and guest logs at the hall desk.

Joliet, Illinois, US

Provided a free service for low-income individuals and families to properly prepare all required tax forms.

Lead personal and group campus tours. Trained new employees on tour procedures and University policies. Assisted in interviewing and hiring new employees.

Doctor Of Law (Jd), Corporate And Tax Law

Master, Business Administration

Bachelor Of Business Administration, Accounting