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Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States, United States
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About Michael R Williams, M Div.
Law enforcement - 20 years experience in conducting investigations of allegations involving criminal activities, administrative misconduct and financial crimes. Auditing - 6 years experience conducting government audits. Both financial and compliance.Private Insurance - 2 years experience in management as assistant manager of corporate income taxes. Responsible for specialized corporate tax filings with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service and Canadian Provincial Revenue services. In addition, responsible for all subsidiary companies' income filings and real estate or property taxes filings for the parent company.Non-Profit orgs. - several years experience working as Board member of a housing coop: Genesis II, Chicago, IL; and, homeowners associations: Hamlets, Manassas, VA, and Estates of Hidden Creek, Shorewood, IL. Experience also as Board member and officer of Nat'l member-based organizations: BIG and NOBLE. Also, Certified Business Mentor, SCORE Foundation.Recently, began the process with Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet, IL, Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, as an Advocate, I will provide advocacy for residents in LTCare facilities and referral any noted elder abuse to the Department of Public Health, Adult Protective Services. I completed training at, Suburban Cook County Agency on Aging, Senior Medicare Patrol program, as volunteer I will conduct group fraud awareness briefings. Member of Board of Directors (Will County), Northeastern Illinois Agency on Aging. Also, reappointed for 2-yr term, Election Judge, Will County Clerk, Joliet, IL. In addition, VP, Service Officer, Chaplain, NARFE, Louis Joliet Chap; and Coor., e-NARFE, IL Federation.Volunteer work in community-based, social service organizations: Providence Hospital (Southfield, MI), Joliet Jobs Corps(Joliet, IL), Warren-Sharpe Community Center(Joliet, IL) and Greater Chicago Food Depository. Also, long-time financial supporter of United Way agencies and other community-service organizations.Professional goals - bi-vocational. To continue to develop ministerial skills in service to local religious congregations. And to use my complimentary background of investigative and audit skills in future endeavors to assist businesses, non-profit organizations with regulatory compliance, corporate governance, or strategic analysis.
Michael R Williams, M Div.'s Current Company Details
American Marriage Ministries
Transitioning: NGOs
Michael R Williams, M Div. Work Experience Details
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MinisterAmerican Marriage Ministries Sep 2012 - PresentGreater Seattle AreaCompleted ordination process and will specialize in performing wedding ceremonies. Also, available for other religious rites, e.g. dedications, renew of vows, funerals. First marriage ceremony performed for Van Dorn and Linda (nee Gayles) Jamison, September 22, 2012 (sister in-law). Second marriage ceremony scheduled for Jesse James, Jr. and Sheila (nee Thomas) Gayles, November 14, 2015. My motto: Dignified ceremonies conducted any where a sense of sacredness can abide, www.theamm.org
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Warehouse AssociateAmazon Nov 2021 - May 2024Plymouth, Michigan, United StatesAs a Warehouse Associate, in Sortation Center (MWD 5), Crest Hill, IL, [June 2020 -Mar 2021, Apr 2021 - September 2021] responsible for scanning, sorting, stacking, and loading packages for the 2nd phase of the shipping process. Packages are stacked on pallets and staged in the loading area for distribution to Transportation Center for local delivery. Relocated to Detroit Metropolitan Area, in November 2021, and began similar duties as Sortation Center, Plymouth Township, MI. (DTW8). -
Warehouse AssociateAmazon Apr 2020 - Sep 20211625 Churnovic Lane, Crest Hill, IlAs a general warehouse laborer, I worked in the MDW5- Sort Center. The MDW5 Sort Center is the second leg of the fulfillment process to provide sorting of packages that subsequently are delivered to customers. General duties involve scanning packages, stacking packages, and preparing packages for loading onto semi-trucks to be readied for the final distribution in the delivery fleet.
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Warehouse AssociateAmazon Nov 2019 - Apr 2020Crest Hill, Illinois, United StatesAs a warehouse associate, worked in MDW5 Sort Center. Duties including scanning package, building pallets, and moving packages to transport to the final phase of the shipping processes. Worked two high-volume seasons with Sort Center.
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DriverLyft Feb 2018 - Aug 2021Chicago Regionworking as an independent contractor. Exploring ridesharing niche and feasibility of negotiating equity interest. Also, considering expanding service area throughout Chicagoland, particular Jackson Park and the Museum Campus anchored by the Barack Obama Presidential Center, which will be constructed and on line in 2021. -
Managing ProprietorPonderosa Financial, Llc Apr 2017 - Aug 2021Crest Hill, IlPonderosa Financial is dedicated to making tax preparation and filing easier for clients. As a multi-tier financial services business, Ponderosa Financial will continue to provide innovative web-based services in e-filing tax administration.
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Contract Representative/ Brand AmbassadorGovernment Employees Health Association (Geha) Sep 2015 - Aug 2021Greater Chicago AreaAs a Contract Representative, aka Brand Ambassador, I work as an independent contractor to provided materials on GEHA health insurance plans to Federal Employees or those eligible to participate via GEHA health insurance contracts. Presentations and promotional materials are provided at educational seminars and employee-related events during the Federal Employees Health Benefit Plans (FEHBP) Open Season as approved by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidelines for marketing healthcare insurance products. My geographical area of coverage is the Greater Chicago Metropolitan Area. The 2015 Open Season was a great experience. So many insights on the dynamic field of health care. Minor work during 2016 Open Season due to medical procedure. Will continue in prep for 2017 Open Season. Preliminary training scheduled for June 2017.
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Service OfficerNational Active And Retired Federal Employees, Louis Joliet Chapter #0655 May 2017 - Aug 2019Joliet, IlAs an appointed local chapter officer, I provide assistance in assisting members with resolving issues relating to acquiring earned fringe benefits. The Service Officer helps to find necessary points of contact in the Office of Personnel Management retirement systems services. Also providing helpful information relating health insurance, life insurance, savings plans, and other benefits earned by active and retired Federal employees.
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Member Of The Board Of DirectorsEstate Of Hidden Creek Homeowners Association Jul 2014 - Dec 2018Shorewood, IlRecently, re-elected to a two-year term on the Board of Directors. Current term begins 2016 through 2018. (Resigned August 2016). As a member-based homeowners association, I along with four additional members are responsible for the policies, regulations and rules in managing the Association. This appointment is a recommitment to the Board, as I was an elected member in the original transition from builder-investor controlled Board to a member-based controlled Board. As a guardian of the covenants within the EHCA Bylaws, it is the Board's responsibility to handle the business affairs and well-being of this $18.9M, 21 acres, 84-lots/single-family homes association under the provisions of the IL Condo & Housing Associations Act. The Annual Operating Budget is $23k for Common Area maintenance and upkeep. The EHCA mission, vision and values of the EHC Homeowners Association is embodied in the Motto: "The Estates of Hidden Creek: The Place to Come Home To!". The long-term objectives, adopted back in 2009: The EHC Homeowners Association resolves to use our collective resources for the betterment, prosperity, and stability of this community while maintaining its solidarity through the unity of purpose, member-based advocacy, and transparency in its leadership's decision-making process. The EHC Homeowners Association, as a group of concern citizens, further resolves to become an innovative community partner within the Village of Shorewood, Township of Troy and Will County. Facebook: Estates of Hidden Creek, Shorewood, IL Info: estatesofhiddencreek@hotmail.com. Resigned BOD, December 2018 when sold home and relocated to a neighboring Illinois municipality.
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Certified Business MentorScore Association May 2017 - Jul 2018Fox Valley Chapter #0279Check out our resources to help your entrepreneurial and small business dreams become a reality.
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Ambassador For Internet & Digital MediaArms For Hope International May 2014 - Dec 2017Manassas, VaArms for Hope International is a 501(c) 3 humanitarian organization with a mission to alleviate suffering through medical assistance & supplies, healthcare education and providing "arms of hope" of practical, holistic assistance in natural or man-made crises. AFHI is committed to serving humanity where human suffering is found. AFHI Visionary Founder & Executive Director, Linda Allen, has tackled projects in several countries in Africa, Central America, and the Caribbean. Domestically, ED Linda Allen has participated on several projects in various states in the United States. In addition, AFHI has partnered with local community-based and religious organizations to serve homeless persons in Northern Virginia. AFHI is an innovative non-government organization that formulates creativity ways to take A LITTLE TO SERVE A LOT OF PEOPLE in need. As Ambassador for Internet & Digital Media, I will be recommending strategies to effectively use e-communications, social media, the corporate web site, mobile apps, and other information technologies to further the mission of AFHI, www.armsforhope.org. Direct contact: Michael@armsforhope.org; 1-844-GETS-ARMS, ext.712.
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Communications CoordinatorFederation Of Illinois National Active And Retired Federal Employee Chapters May 2017 - Nov 2017Springfiled, IlCommunications Coordinator is responsible for maintaining the upkeep of the Federation (State) entity's website. Also, providing support for the 28 Illinois local NARFE chapters with assistance in providing a link to the local chapter's web page for information of interest for posting. In addition, the Communications Coordinator provide assistance during Federation Conventions with workshops or seminars on the use of the National website Management Information module, OAMte website: www.narfe.org/il
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Representative In-Charge Of Delinquent Accounts (U.S.A.)Japan Central Medical Inc Apr 2017 - May 2017United StatesAs a delinquent accounts Representative, I will be responsible for establishing strategies to manage and collect delinquent accounts receivables in the United States. The JCM Management team will establish loss goals and actions of recourse used in this collection efforts. This activity was suspended due to suspicious nature of a transaction reported to FinCEN. Awaiting resolution of the investigation/inquiry. -
ChaplainNational Active & Retired Federal Employees Association, Louis Joliet Chapter #655 Jan 2013 - Apr 2017Joliet, IlNARFE, as an advocacy group for Federal employees (active & retirees), is an organization that provides a network for Federal workers to help with issues of legislative, executive and judicial concern. The local chapters are established where there is a contingent of Federal workers. NARFE chapters are collectively organized in State Federations and its members are employed or were employed in a variety of Federal agencies. Its work is to address employment issues that may have national impact for members. NARFE provides an excellent network for retirees to mentor active employees in their career aspirations and for retirees to provide mutual support for each other. NAFRE programs and services compliment those offered retirees through other advocacy organizations like AARP and its targeted initiatives. www.narfe.org
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Associate Minister ( Minister In-Training)Mt Zion Baptist Church - Joliet Mar 2016 - Jan 2017402 Singleton Place, Joliet, IlRecently, accepted the invitation to return to formal parish ministry. Under the leadership of Pastor David G Latimore, D Min, I anticipate working in Mt Zion ministries of : Jail, Discipleship, Mission, Men's & Benevolence. Since joining Mt Zion, I have been involved with Christ Food Pantry; teaching/facilitating 33 series of Authentic Manhood for Men's Ministry; planning and assisting with informational session for promoting Mt Zion ministries. Also, I have worked as a team leader for the Worship at the Cross, a musical celebration at Silver Cross Sports Field, Joliet, IL (2014 & 2016). I will be participating in a 1-year training schedule before my installation on the ministerial team. I look forward to work in ministry at Mt Zion and serving the people of God with zeal, innovation and servant-leadership. Stay tune as the journey continues. (Training March - February 2017). Transition in-progress to another local congregation during 2017. Will be seeking similar ministerial duties at a later time.
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Coordinator, Il E-Narfe DivisionIl Federation Of Chapters, National Active And Retired Federal Employees Association Dec 2013 - Sep 2016Springfield, Illinois AreaCoordinator, e-NARFE Division, is the Illinois Federation point-of-contact for establishing the National Office initiative for an alternative strategy for recruiting, retention and growing membership. Currently, 565 persons are identified as residing in Illinois and have the designation as e-NARFE members. These members are identified from the National e-NARFE category, or "virtual" Chapter 2363 records. The Coordinator,IL e-NARFE Division works by appointment of the IL Federation President and general supervision of the IL Federation Board of Directors to help implement a strategy that will allow the State Federation to grow membership, while assisting its 28 local chapters with electronic services that enhance/preserve traditional membership but add the dimension of electronic/mobility tools that help reach Federal employees, retirees and survivors that may not have considered joining NARFE, a great advocate for preserving benefits, compensation and rights of the Federal Workforce. Launched IL Federation's e-Division website: April 2, 2014. www.narfe.org/il. Federation Position abolished per National Convention organizational restructuring and discontinue staffing need, August 2016.
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Community Relations CouncilJoliet Job Corps Apr 2009 - Sep 2016Joliet Job Corps Training Center, Joliet, IlThis Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration agency. Job Corps, functions as a joint partnership with private vendors to provide vocational training for at-risk young adults who previously did not finish primary education, and assist them in obtaining GED and/or advance vocational training in several selected vocational career tracks. As a mentor/tutor in the Job Corp's STARS (Students plus Tutors equal Achievement, Retention and Success) Program, I was assigned one or multiple students for one-on-one consultation to help the individual(s) define objectives and goals and prioritize those elements for maximum success. In addition, I provide periodic tutoring and life coaching to help students overcome confidence issues and character flaws. Also, on occasion, I do motivational group lectures on careers in Federal law enforcement. www.joliet.jobcorps.gov
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Member Of Board Of DirectorsNortheastern Illinois Area Agency On Aging Mar 2015 - Aug 2016Kankakee, IllinoisAs of March 13, 2015, the Board of Directors of the Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging approved the recommendation of the Nominating Committee to appoint me to the unexpired term (ending April 2017) as the new representative from Will County. As such, I will be transitioning from the Agency's Advisory Council, and taking on more responsibility for policy decisions for the Agency. NEIL AAA is respondible for awarding direct service grants of +$15 million dollars annually. Participated as Hearing Officer for Public Hearing regarding the Area Service Plan, Joliet, IL, 2016. See Volunteer: Advisory Council, below, and Agency website for detail information: www.ageguide.org -
Advisory Council (Will County, Il Representative)Northeastern Illinois Area Agency On Aging May 2012 - Mar 2015Kankakee, IlAlong with the Board of Directors, the Advisory Council provides participants for functional committees to shape policies for the NEIL AAA, or AgeGuide, which serves 60+ years old population in 8 counties (approx. 600,000+), excluding the City of Chicago and Cook County, in Northeastern Illinois. The NEIL AAA administers funding received from regional charitable private foundations, program expenditures from the State of Illinois and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under the Administration on Aging programming. Assigned to 3 working/ad hoc committees: Planning, Agency Operations, and Grant Review. Participated in public hearing for NEIL AAA Service Area Plan [multi-year planning tool] in Lockport (2013 - 2015). Assist with program services in Will County and now Kankakee County Community Services (NEIL AAA grantees org.). As a Meals on Wheels route driver, I deliver hot meals to 15 clients in assigned service area. Participate as senior fraud prevention volunteer for the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) program with Suburban Cook County AAA, or AgeOptions, which is provides advocacy for and integrity in the nation's public healthcare program, Medicare, and the State-Federal partnership for public healthcare program, Medicaid. I provide educational materials and conduct fraud awareness briefing for Medicare/Medicaid beneficiaries (65 yrs old or Medicare or Medicaid eligible) whether a community-based, or concerned citizen group. Participated in legislative forums in: Lockport and Romeoville; and manned info booths at Senior Lifestyle Expos at Joliet Junior College and Annual NEIL AAA event. Presentations given at Timbers Assisted Living of Shorewood, and Presence-St Joseph Medical Center. Noted discussion for IL is shift to Managed healthcare within the Medicare system, as mandated under the Affordable Healthcare and Protection Act dba Obamacare. www.ageguide.org
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ElderNew Jerusalem Kingdom Ministries, International Jan 2013 - Sep 201315910 S. Cottage Grove Avenue, South Holland, IlFormer Elder of New Jerusalem (New J). Ordained to the elder designation in January 2014. Part of the leadership team of Elders S, Peter and L'Jonya Dalcours, Pastor and Co-Pastor, respectively, in this non-denominational congregation. Assigned general teaching and oversight duties. Worked for 6 months on exploring the establishment of Jail Ministry and its implementation. Completed assignment and made recommendations to Pastor for strategically setting-up ministry for Cook County Department of Corrections, with additional expansion into other counties in the Chicagoland area. Resigned post to pursue other ministerial opportunities and church membership in neighboring communities closer to residence. www.njkmi.org
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Associate Minister (Chiristian Education/ Jail Ministry)Frist Baptist Church Feb 2003 - Sep 2007Manassas, VirginiaAs former lead minister for Christian Education, responsible for leadership and oversight of the Christian Education Ministry/Board. Responsible for church-wide educational programs, teachers' training, and evaluation of educational needs as envisioned by the pastor/senior minister/servant. In addition, provided leadership in the Jail Ministry, which worked with a chaplain from Good News Jail and Prison Ministry assigned to the local county/city detention center. The Jail Ministry was responsible for partnering with the chaplain to provide support services for inmates. In addition, the Jail Ministry team provided support services for congregational members held in state facilities. www.fbcmanssas.org
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Special Agent (Retired)U.S. Department Of The Treasury Dec 1986 - Jan 2007Merrillville, Indiana; Chicago, Illinois; Washington, D.C.Former criminal investigator with Treasury, Internal Revenue Service and Office of Inspector General. Treasury, OIG's mission is to detect, deter and defeat fraud, waste and abuse in department operations and programs. Within Treasury, OIG, Office of Investigations, I was responsible for conducting administrative and criminal investigations of procurement irregularities, financial crimes, employee misconduct, and issues of Congressional interest (Special projects and Whistle-blower complaints) . In addition, within Treasury , OIG, Office of Oversight, I provided oversight of Treasury law enforcement bureaus' internal affairs and inspection services: ATF&E, IRS, and Customs. (1990-2003), and investigative programs in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Office of Security and U.S. Mint Police. (1993- 2007) Initially, I received financial investigative training and worked as a criminal investigator with the Internal Revenue Service. Within IRS, Criminal Investigations Division, I was responsible for investigating allegations of tax fraud and assisting with pro-active assessment of tax administration. In addition, periodically, I worked on Special Investigations as an agent on DOJ, US Attorney's task force on public corruption in Northwest Indiana, and participated on Grand Jury investigations and prosecutions presented in the jurisdiction of the U.S. Federal District Court, Northern Indiana, Hammond, IN Division, (1986 -1990). -
Coordinator, Neighborhood WatchHamlets Homeowners Association 1993 - 2007Manassas, VaAs the point of contact for this community-based program, I was the liaison with the Prince William County Police Department for this national, long-established crime-prevention program. We coordinated informational fairs, provided info from the Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and participated with the Prince William County Sheriff's children's ID initiative. Also, maintained McGruff Safe House Program for elementary-aged children administered by the Prince William County Commonwealth Attorney's Office.
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President/Vice PresidentGenesis Ii Housing Cooperative Jan 1987 - Sep 1989Chicago, IllinoisAs Tenant-Owner and Corporate Officer, I was responsible for organizing & managing 27-unit Housing Cooperative in South Shore neighborhood. Worked with tenants, management company & contract professionals regarding corporate policies, budgets, tenant complains, contract negotiations, and improvements for efficient operations. Renegotiated long-term debt with mortgage company for this $500,000 property with annual operating budget of $125,000. Completed major capital improvement, upgrade heating system and negotiated Cable Company wiring of Coop, while providing option for discounted cable services. Rents under self-tenant/owner management increased at rate approximately 5% per year, which was at of below market rate changes for rentals in City of Chicago during the Fiscal periods mentioned as tenant-owner.
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AuditorUs Department Of Labor Jun 1983 - Dec 1986Chicago, IllinoisAs an auditor in the Office of Inspector General, I was responsible for conducing compliance and financial audits of DOL operations,programs and grants. Work included pre-award surveys, technical assistance on criminal investigations and audit of grants awarded to local units of government. Awarded Secretary's award for innovation in establishing a measurement tool for the Unemployment Trust Fund. Originally, took a job temporarily at DOL and worked on compliance projects, April 1980 - Sept 1980, before transferring to private industry: Maccabees Mutual Life Insurance Company, Southfield, MI.
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Assistant Manager Of Corporate Income TaxesMaccabees Mutual Life Insurance Company Oct 1980 - Jun 1983Southfield, MichiganResponsible for the corporate & subsidiary income and real estate property tax return filings; both U.S. and Canadian. In addition, responsible for the review, conversion and accounting of government & corporate bond holdings for segregated funds for investments regarding some insurance products.(universal life). Supervised one tax analyst. Mutual life insurance company was regulated by individual State Insurance Commissioners and was accountable to policyholders (creditors), as opposed to shareholders (investors).
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County AuditorLocal Audits Division, Department Of The Treasury, State Of Michigan Aug 1978 - Mar 1980Lansing, MichiganAs a governmental auditor responsible for 6 assigned Western Michigan Counties to assess finances, review tax levies, analyze fairness in contract process, and evaluate segregated funds for compliance with generally accepted governmental accounting practices, county-wide personnel policies and integrity in contract awards, and reasonableness of expenditures of county residents tax dollars. Also, assigned to work in collaboration with U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on Federal grants issued to Counties and large municipalities that were issued grants to establish employment and training programs and economic development or public works projects. Normal assignments in Kalamazoo, Van Buren, Alleghany, Calhoun, Berrien, and Cass counties. For U.S Labor programs worked on Wayne and Kalamazoo Counties; Cities of Detroit, Port Huron, Flint, and Saginaw. Economic development project in Traverse City.
Michael R Williams, M Div. Skills
Nonprofits
Community Outreach
Leadership
Volunteer Management
Public Speaking
Social Services
Grants
Leadership Development
Program Management
Government
Training
Pastoral Care
Psychotherapy
Religion
Preaching
Administration
Spiritual Direction
Tutoring
System Administration
Biblical Studies
Church Events
Non Profits
Student Counseling
Nonprofit Organizations
Mental Health
Fundraising
Working With Students
Spiritual Counseling
Church Growth
Michael R Williams, M Div. Education Details
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Chicago Theological SeminaryRe-Entered As Stm Fellow.2022 -
Samuel Dewitt Proctor School Of Theology, Virginia Union UniversityTheology
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Accounting
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