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Shalon Marie Brown-Roland

Olathe,KS

Summary

Motivated and results-driven professional with extensive experience in the federal sector, seeking to transition into an executive role within government. Proven track record at the Internal Revenue Service and United States Citizenship and Immigration Services demonstrates expertise in adjudicating immigration cases and review of tax records, while ensuring strict adherence to immigration and tax laws, court precedents, and local policies. Strong analytical abilities and exceptional communication skills, along with supervisory and managerial experience, enable effective issue resolution and process optimization. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and delivering high-quality service in federal government roles.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Immigration Services Officer

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
03.2024 - Current

Field Office Operations

  • Interview applicants, petitioners, and beneficiaries for immigration benefits and attend Naturalization Ceremonies through the USCIS Kansas City Field Office.
  • Evaluate immigration applications for compliance with federal regulations and policies and consistently meet monthly close goals.
  • Provide guidance to applicants regarding immigration processes and required documentation.
  • Conduct thorough background checks to maintain security and prevent fraud in the immigration system.
  • Enhance client satisfaction by efficiently processing immigration applications and providing timely updates on case status.
  • Contribute to policy development by staying informed on current immigration laws, trends, and issues affecting applicants.

Tax Compliance Officer

Internal Revenue Service
05.2021 - 03.2024

Small Business/Self-Employed.

  • Use of Internal Revenue Manual, internal programs, Internal Revenue Code and other IRS form, publications, and other documents to make tax determination.
  • Interviewed taxpayers or representatives to get a sense of business expenses and other tax issues.
  • Reviewed financial statements for accuracy and integrity.
  • Ensured compliance with federal tax regulations through thorough review of taxpayer documents and submissions.
  • Issued report and other correspondence to inform taxpayer of outcome of audit.

Tax Examiner

Internal Revenue Service
03.2018 - 05.2021

Accounting Operations

Dishonored Checks/Unidentified Remittance

  • Duties include using the Integrated Data Retrieval System (IDRS) and Integrated Account Tool (IAT) tools to remove dishonored checks from Master and Non-Master File posting.
  • Using research skills to find the correct tax account to place unidentified remittance payments.
  • Collaborated with various departments to streamline information flow and improve taxpayer service outcomes.

Tax Examiner

Internal Revenue Service
02.2010 - 03.2018

Input Corrections Operations

Department 2, Submission Processing Department

Identity Theft Unit from September 2012 to September 2014 (Detail)

Notice Review February 2010 to March 2018

  • Used Accounts Managements System (AMS) to determine, route or reassign IDT1, IDT2, IDT3 IDT4 and IDT8 CIS cases.
  • Interpreted and adapted to changing guidelines to identify issues and determine the proper procedure to use.
  • Examination of tax returns and adjustments to taxpayer accounts and notices when incorrect.
  • Corresponded with taxpayers at the closing of determination of ID Theft, or for more information if needed.
  • Analyzed and resolved tax issues on account through adjusting tax accounts, preparing manual refunds, credit transfers, and recomputing tax, penalties and interest.
  • Extensive knowledge of tax law, The Internal Revenue Manual (IRM), IDRS and IAT.
  • Helped maintain the integrity of the tax system by identifying instances of potential fraud or abuse through diligent examination practices.

Night Wall Manager

Internal Revenue Service
03.2017 - 05.2017

Input Corrections Operations

Department 1, Error Resolutions and Rejects.

Cadre (Temporary Manager) of Wall Team

  • Duties included seasonal manager of 10 Wall Unit Clerks.
  • Ensured that replies from tax customers through mail and fax were associated to ERS (Error Inventory) returns previously received.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Achieved departmental goals by ensuring that established processes were followed and that team performance metrics were met.

Control Team/Wall Unit Manager

Internal Revenue Service
03.2016 - 09.2016

Input Corrections Operations

Department 1, Error Resolutions and Rejects.

Cadre (Temporary Manager) of Control Team.

  • Monitored Daily Error Inventory on Intergraded Data Retrieval System to ensure all returns that fell out of ERVOL (Error Volume) listing was worked by Tax Examiners in Department.
  • Managed during peak season up to 32 workers that included permanent, seasonal and temporary employees.
  • Led unit operations to ensure compliance with IRS regulations and policies.
  • Developed staff to train them on internal systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy in tax processing.
  • Conducted performance evaluations to ensure alignment with organizational standards and objectives.

Mail Clerk/Expeditor/Lead Mail Clerk

Internal Revenue Service
03.2003 - 02.2010

Receipt and Control Operations

Extraction Department

  • Duties included inputting time and attendance as the back up for the manager in their absence.
  • Extracted Mail and sorted into bins per (Internal Revenue Manual I.R.M.) policy.
  • Quality reviewed the mail sorted by unit for accuracy and took the sorted mail to the next department as an Expeditor.
  • Workleader from 2008 to 2010.
  • Ensured proper handling of confidential documents and sensitive materials.
  • Managed daily mail sorting and distribution processes efficiently.

Cage Cashier

Ameristar Casino
07.2000 - 03.2001
  • Selling casino chips and tokens to customers. In-house and personal check cashing. Credit card advances, and other promotional duties.
  • Hours per week: 40
  • Supervisor: Julian Granger ((816) 414-7000)
  • Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Casual Mail Clerk

United States Postal Service
06.1999 - 12.1999
  • Sort mail manually and with machines by zipcode. Tag airline mail.
  • Salary: $10.00 USD Per Hour
  • Hours per week: 40
  • Supervisor: Bridgette ((800)275-8777 )
  • Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Operations Clerk

Commerce Bank
09.1997 - 09.1998
  • Using a microfiche and microfilm machine to mail and fax copies of bank statements and checks at the request of customers or for in-house purposes.
  • Hours per week: 40
  • Supervisor: Rubye ((816) 234-2000)
  • Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Education

Master's degree - Master's in Business Administration

Penn State World Campus
State College, PA
12-2023

Some college (no degree) - Business

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Some college (no degree) - Business Administration

Metropolitan Community Colleges
Kansas City, MO

Bachelor's degree - Business Administration

University of Arizona World Campus
San Diego, CA
01.2021

High school diploma or equivalent - undefined

Paseo Academy of the Fine and Performing Arts
Kansas City, MO
01.1997

Skills

  • Legal research
  • Effective communication
  • Tax law
  • Policy analysis
  • Immigration law
  • Security awareness
  • Background checks
  • Interviewing techniques
  • Confidentiality
  • Document analysis
  • Cultural awareness
  • Government policy regulations

Training

  • CISCO 110 Windows Office training at Longview Community College Winter Semester 2004.
  • Completed Instructor Training (CIT) in 2009.
  • Tax Compliance Officer Training June 2021.
  • Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Immigration Services Officer basic training September 2024.

Timeline

Immigration Services Officer

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
03.2024 - Current

Tax Compliance Officer

Internal Revenue Service
05.2021 - 03.2024

Tax Examiner

Internal Revenue Service
03.2018 - 05.2021

Night Wall Manager

Internal Revenue Service
03.2017 - 05.2017

Control Team/Wall Unit Manager

Internal Revenue Service
03.2016 - 09.2016

Tax Examiner

Internal Revenue Service
02.2010 - 03.2018

Mail Clerk/Expeditor/Lead Mail Clerk

Internal Revenue Service
03.2003 - 02.2010

Cage Cashier

Ameristar Casino
07.2000 - 03.2001

Casual Mail Clerk

United States Postal Service
06.1999 - 12.1999

Operations Clerk

Commerce Bank
09.1997 - 09.1998

High school diploma or equivalent - undefined

Paseo Academy of the Fine and Performing Arts

Master's degree - Master's in Business Administration

Penn State World Campus

Some college (no degree) - Business

University of Missouri-Kansas City

Some college (no degree) - Business Administration

Metropolitan Community Colleges

Bachelor's degree - Business Administration

University of Arizona World Campus