Experience

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  Life

  • The World

  • Freedom and Renewal after a Career

    • Mar 2015 - Present
    • The World

    Relaxation, comfort, freedom, creativity, contemplation, individual reward, meaningful relationships, discovery of time, spiritual peace and advanced learning of what else there is to do with my life. Following my hearts desires and pursuing the longings of my soul.

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  Wilsonart LLC

  • Glenview, Illinois

  • Vice President of Global Tax - Interim

    • Jan 2013 - Mar 2015
    • Glenview, Illinois
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  Medline Industries

  • Director of Global Tax

    • 2008 - 2011

    Expertise and leadership in financial and tax analysis, planning and management of both global and domestic operations. Developed strategic plans, budgets and forecasts and also performed due diligence for various financial activities. Identified tax strategies and savings which lead to significa...

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  Motorola, Inc.

  • Director of Tax

    • 1989 - Jan 2008

    Responsible for developing positive responses to worldwide business activities so that tax strategies are a part of the business decision making. Coordinate and manage projects such as, annual transfer pricing economic report, optimization of contract structuring, royalty studies, formation of bu...

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  Square D Company

  • Director of Tax Compliance & Audits

    • 1984 - 1989

    Responsible for the compliance and audit functions relating to the federal tax returns. Managed the preparation and filing of consolidated federal income tax returns and estimated tax payments. Provided guidance to the accounting Department on the tax provision and liability. Evaluated tax implic...

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  United Stationers Supply Company

  • Tax Research Manager

    • 1981 - 1984

    Performed research and analysis on federal and state and local tax developments. Provided interpretations of tax laws to ensure compliance. Prepared special reports for management, which analyzed proposed transactions and existing facts surrounding past transactions with the purpose of recommendi...

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  Baxter Laboratories

  • Sr. Tax Accountant

    • 1979 - 1981

    Responsible for the preparation of the consolidated federal and state income tax returns. Researched and prepared information to sustain the Company’s position upon both federal and state tax audits. Responsible for the planning and research of management initiatives dealing with areas ranging fr...

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  U.S. Treasury - Internal Revenue Service

  • Revenue Agent

    • 1975 - 1979

    Audit of mid to large size corporations to determine the compliance status of their corporate income and payroll tax returns with the legal requirements enacted by the legislation. As a field investigator, displayed working knowledge of accounting and tax principles in the financial analysis of a...