Virginia Brown
Chicago,IL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Tax Preparer
Kennedy Tax And Business Services
01.2021 - 10.2023
- Reviewed clients tax filing papers thoroughly to determine eligibility for additional tax credits or deductions.
- Completed and filed returns with tax departments at local, state, and federal levels.
- Maintained complete records of client tax returns and supporting documentation in secured areas.
- Assessed client tax situations to determine best filing options.
Advisor
Covenant House
03.2018 - 02.2020
- Provided guidance and advice to youth, supporting navigation of diverse personal and social issues.
- Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
- Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional, and educational areas.
- Supervised youth in residential and community-based programs to minimize risks and offer support.
- Encouraged youth clients to develop own activities and leadership skills through group discussions.
- Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
- Assisted in identifying and reducing barriers to youth engagement and development.
Compliance Clerk
Harris & Harris Law Firm
06.2015 - 02.2018
- Managed administrative duties such as filing documents, scheduling meetings and tracking case statuses.
- Created and prepared legal drafts by organizing and assembling information for legal documents and forms.
- Assisted attorneys with case organization and administrative tasks.
- Maintained and updated files and databases for personnel records and financial reports.
- Updated firm's database with new information for client records and financial documents.
- Supported legal team by conducting research, drafting briefs, gathering information and interpreting legal documents.
Child Support Specialist
Maximus
04.2012 - 07.2015
- Researched legal, financial and other records to obtain data needed to secure and enforce child support cases.
- Performed case management tasks to enforce court-ordered child support obligations.
- Monitored cases for support order compliance and made adjustments.
- Explained policies, procedures and instructions to parents.
- Processed legal documents such as summons, bench warrants, wage attachments and liens to prepare materials for trials.
- Evaluated income and expense data of non-custodial parents to determine support capability.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Chicago State University
Chicago, IL04.2016
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Chicago State University
Chicago, IL04.2016
Skills
- Risk Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Data Gathering
- Time management
- Data analysis
- Compliance monitoring
- Record keeping
- Ethical decision-making
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Tax Preparer
Kennedy Tax And Business Services
01.2021 - 10.2023
Advisor
Covenant House
03.2018 - 02.2020
Compliance Clerk
Harris & Harris Law Firm
06.2015 - 02.2018
Child Support Specialist
Maximus
04.2012 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Chicago State University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Chicago State University
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