John Popa
Chicago,IL
Summary
Reliable Peace Officer with positive attitude eager to secure entry-level Armed Security Officer position. Searching for a part-time second job opportunity.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
CDT Chaperone
Centers For Drug Testing
06.2022 - Current
- Maintained discreet observations of Major League Baseball (MLB) players before and after games for the purposes of drug testing.
- Maintained professional and unassuming demeanor around well-known MLB players, news crews, and club staff.
- Coordinated other CDT chaperones to maintain location of up to 6 players at a time.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Collaborated with CDT collectors to ensure efficient and timely drug testing of players.
Revenue Senior Special Agent
Illinois Department Of Revenue - BCI
04.2016 - Current
- Conducted interviews of suspects, accountants, employees, and witnesses in conducting tax-related investigations.
- Performed cigarette and tobacco inspections at various business in Illinois, ensuring compliance with Illinois regulations and tax laws.
- Conducted covert purchases at target businesses to make observations of employees, receipts, point of sale brands, products sold, and tax rate charged.
- Conducted over 50 tax investigations.
- Managed a caseload while conducting 10 or more tax investigations simultaneously.
- Wrote and served subpoenas and demand letters and swore out Grand Jury subpoenas in court.
- Wrote and swore out search warrants in front of judges in several counties in Illinois.
- Executed arrest warrants for targets that were indicted by the Illinois Attorney General's Office.
- Conducted surveillance on businesses and individuals, taking photographs and writing followup reports.
- Safely and covertly followed target vehicles while obeying traffic all laws.
- Strengthened inter-agency relationships through collaborative efforts on joint investigations.
- Ensured compliance with all legal requirements during investigations, preventing potential evidentiary issues or violations of rights during prosecution stages.
- Lead team of special agents during search warrants ensuring that proper procedures are followed and relevant evidence is collected.
- Prepared reports, kept investigation records, and maintained all case-related paperwork.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Trained new agents in department procedures, tax laws, interviews, surveillance, and analysis of financial records.
Uber Eats / Postmates Delivery Driver
Uber/Postmates
06.2017 - 09.2018
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of food.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism while representing the company during interactions with customers and vendors.
- Developed strong working knowledge of local traffic and routes to facilitate smooth navigation on-the-job safely.
- Maintained an excellent rating while completing over 200 deliveries.
Revenue Auditor
Illinois Department Of Revenue
07.2010 - 04.2016
- Conducted government sales tax audits of businesses throughout Illinois as well as out of state businesses with nexus in Illinois.
- Collaborated with CEOs, CFOs, accountants, attorneys, managers, and employees of businesses from various industries in order to achieve a smooth audit process from beginning to end.
- Conducted over 50 audits on businesses in various industries.
- Maintained a caseload of over 10 audits at a time.
- Resolved tax issues arising during the audit procedure by researching applicable laws and regulations.
- Maintained detailed records of all audits conducted, allowing for easy reference and follow-up as needed.
- Trained newly hired employees in the audit process and Illinois sales tax regulations.
- Managed a constantly changing work location by booking appointments ahead of time at different locations including taxpayers' place of business and accountants' offices.
- Interviewed business owners to understand how sales tax laws apply to their specific company.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL12.2008
Skills
- Calm Under Pressure
- Physical Fitness
- Cultural Awareness
- Active Listening
- Problem-Solving
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- First Aid/CPR
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
Languages
Romanian
Native or Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CDT Chaperone
Centers For Drug Testing
06.2022 - Current
Uber Eats / Postmates Delivery Driver
Uber/Postmates
06.2017 - 09.2018
Revenue Senior Special Agent
Illinois Department Of Revenue - BCI
04.2016 - Current
Revenue Auditor
Illinois Department Of Revenue
07.2010 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
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