Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Shannon Mills

10503 Crockett Rd. Liberty,MO

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Self Employed

Tax Preparer
Liberty, MO
01.2006 - Current
  • Used appropriate adjustments, deductions and credits to keep clients' taxes to minimum.
  • Produced US and state income, gift tax, and estate tax returns for individuals.
  • Resolved client tax issues by investigating discrepancies and implementing corrective actions.
  • Corrected previously filed tax returns to amend errors or claim additional deductions and credits.
  • Reviewed financial records, such as income statements and documentation of expenditures, to determine forms needed to prepare returns.

Palliative Care Provider

Stockdale Farms - Howard Neth
Liberty, Missouri
09.2020 - 02.2024
  • Coordinated with the healthcare team to establish, enact, and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and meal preparation.
  • Administered medications according to instructions from the client's physician.
  • Provided personal care and companionship to elderly clients in their homes.

Tax Consultant

Liberty Tax Service
Liberty, Missouri
01.2019 - 04.2021
  • Completed research of federal and state tax laws as needed.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of changing tax laws and regulations.
  • Submitted requests for extensions when necessary.
  • Resolved discrepancies between the client's books and actual taxes due..
  • Participated in continuing education courses to stay abreast of new developments in taxation practices.
  • Interviewed clients to obtain additional information on taxable income and deductible expenses and allowances.

Custodial Specialist

Chandler Baptist Church
Liberty, MO
01.2002 - 09.2019
  • Completed deep-cleaning floor buffing, carpet cleaning, duct cleaning and wall washing.
  • Addressed minor maintenance issues, reporting more serious conditions to supervisors for attention from maintenance technicians.
  • Moved equipment and furniture to thoroughly clean space.
  • Cleaned and sanitized restrooms, floors, walls, windows, surfaces, fixtures and equipment.
  • Swept and vacuumed carpets in offices and hallways.
  • Wiped down various surfaces with approved cleaning products to prevent growth of bacteria and viruses.

Preschool Teacher

Chandler Baptist Church
Liberty, MO
08.2008 - 05.2016
  • Organized educational materials and resources to create an engaging learning environment.
  • Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
  • Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
  • Implemented appropriate disciplinary measures when necessary according to school policies.

Armed Security Officer Supervisor

Midwest Patrol
Kansas City, MO
10.2002 - 05.2004
  • Delegated team tasks and assigned security personnel to posts or patrols.
  • Drafted and documented security procedures, policies and standards.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to security operations.
  • Responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of armed security officers.
  • Operated communication equipment to maintain contact with other security personnel during emergency calls.
  • Underwent and maintained firearms certification in compliance with state laws and organizational standards.

Deputy - Dispatcher

Caldwell County Sheriff's Office
Kingston, Missouri
09.2000 - 08.2002
  • Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance to citizens.
  • Interviewed witnesses and suspects regarding criminal investigations.
  • Documented services performed, operations information, and dispatch details in thesystem.
  • Kept detailed and updated records of calls in physical and electronic databases.
  • Responded immediately to emergencies by initiating outbound calls to police agencies and emergency contacts.
  • Served warrants, subpoenas, and summonses, encouraging adherence to legal proceedings.
  • Monitored and investigated suspicions persons and situations and unusual activities.
  • Arrested and transported suspects or prisoners to jail or court to maintain custody.
  • Transported prisoners to court hearings or other locations as needed.
  • Enforced traffic laws and issued citations when necessary.

Education

Associate of Arts - Arts

Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
12-2025

P.O.S.T Certification - Police Science

Western Missouri Regional Police Academy
Independence, MO
05-2000

Skills

  • Hospice Care
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Behavior redirection
  • Records Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Human relations
  • Child Development
  • Special Needs Support
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Cognitive and behavioral development

Certification

  • Introduction to American Sign Language Certification 2000
  • Emergency Medical Dispatch- Crisis Communications Program 2001
  • Missouri DESE Substitute Certificate of License to Teach 2024

Timeline

Palliative Care Provider

Stockdale Farms - Howard Neth
09.2020 - 02.2024

Tax Consultant

Liberty Tax Service
01.2019 - 04.2021

Preschool Teacher

Chandler Baptist Church
08.2008 - 05.2016

Self Employed

Tax Preparer
01.2006 - Current

Armed Security Officer Supervisor

Midwest Patrol
10.2002 - 05.2004

Custodial Specialist

Chandler Baptist Church
01.2002 - 09.2019

Deputy - Dispatcher

Caldwell County Sheriff's Office
09.2000 - 08.2002

Associate of Arts - Arts

Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City

P.O.S.T Certification - Police Science

Western Missouri Regional Police Academy
Shannon Mills