• Authored a commercial fiction thriller novel• Participated in international mission trip to Mexico• Traveled extensively around U.S. and Europe• Volunteered at University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

Cargill Inc., International Tax Senior Analyst August 2011 - Current• Managed preparation of earnings and profits and Subpart F computations for designated countries of responsibility, including India, Korea, Pakistan, Thailand, and Philippines• Led annual international tax department process improvement session to identify growth opportunities • Worked with local country and business line controllers to gather country and business-specific information required to identify and mitigate U.S. tax risks related to foreign exchange gains and losses, hedging activity, and potential foreign based company sales traps in complex sourcing situations• Volunteer mentor to local middle school student through program to increase literacy and relational learning in children from underprivileged backgrounds

• Used data manipulation skills to accurately and completely prepare and review 40+ 5471s in 2 days• Created excel-based client templates capable of integration with Prosystems’ 5471 import feature• Served as client-facing project manager on large consulting and compliance engagements• Trained new and experienced staff on technical topics in both classroom and on-the-job settings

• Authored practical client guides on international tax topics, including Subpart F (emphasis on FBC Sales and Services), transfer pricing, and international restructuring• Independently prepared client-specific technical analysis, slide decks, and written recommendations • Managed and reviewed preparation of corporate compliance of US multinationals (e.g. 5471; 8858; 1116/1118; 1042, 8804/5, etc.)