HEIDI LEHAN

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Northglenn, CO 80233 Email: acubdq@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY: My many years as an Office Manager, Paralegal, Tax Law Assistant and positions in the service industry, as well as my educational background, have perfected my client relation and communication skills. My credentials include Bachelor's Degrees in Public Relations/Journalism and Psychology, as well as, a license to practice before the IRS and a Paralegal Certificate. Because of my extensive, long-term interactions with the public, one on one, and in both large and small group setting; my ability to relate to people of diverse social and economic levels is superb. In addition to striving to further develop my talents and natural abilities, my skillset includes Time Slips, Tabs, ICCES, West Law, Lexis Nexis, Criminal Law, Tax Law, Family Law, Personal Injury, Bookkeeping, Accounting, Quick books and Business Management.

EXPERIENCE:

12/2014-Present Contract Services Denver Area

Various Positions Provided various temporary services in all industries, concentrating in paralegal, tax resolution, tax preparation, and home healthcare in the Denver Area.

10/2012-12/2014 Larson Financial Westminster, CO

Paralegal / Enrolled Agent

As Licensed by the Internal Revenue Service to practice, educated and counseled clients on options for resolution and prevention of further tax issues. Negotiated client’s preferred strategy with the appropriate IRS / State Revenue Officer / Agent towards positive resolution. Released Levies / Liens, should enforced collection occur, through negotiation and communication with appropriate offices.

12/2007-10/2012 Elite Investigative Group Denver, CO

Paralegal/Investigator/Office Manager

Conducted investigations of crime scenes, interviewed suspects, witnesses and victims of crimes for both law firms and private parties. Drafted reports summarizing all facts determined by investigations and litigation meetings, prepared briefs, affidavits and any filings requested by the attorney client. Researched relevant case law using Westlaw and Lexis Nexis. Day to Day office operations, including: billing, payroll, client contact, human resources and all aspects of keeping an office running smoothly.

8/2005-11/2007 Omni Financial Tax Consulting Broomfield, CO

Junior Associate/Paralegal

Worked in a team setting to resolve tax issues with the Internal Revenue Services and State Revenue offices around the country. The firm negotiated Offers in Compromise, Penalty Abatements, New Company Strategies, Installment Agreements and Status 53 (currently non-collectible status). Researched and drafted Offers in Compromise, Penalty abatements, as well as financial statements for both individuals and businesses. Contacted clients via telephone daily, researched tax law and negotiated with Revenue Officers on a daily basis. Worked on Financials (433-A, 433-B), drafted proposals, briefs, and various other written correspondences to both clients and Revenue Officers.

5/2004 - 8/2005 Great American Sweeping/Construction Henderson, CO

Dispatcher

Initiated and maintained contact with clients and management regarding drivers, sweeps, locations of sweeps etc. Insured all sweeps were satisfactory with clients. Received orders for sweeps & logged and tracked them in the computer. Edited all completed sweeps for time accuracy, price books, breakdowns, and customer satisfaction reports.

EDUCATION:

Adams State College Alamosa, CO

Paralegal Certificate

Shippensburg University Shippensburg, PA

Bachelor's Degrees Public Relations/Journalism/Psychology

Fast Forward Academy Denver, CO

IRS Enrolled Agent License