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, MO12-2025
P.O.S.T Certification - Police Science
Western Missouri Regional Police Academy
Independence, MO05-2000
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