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Canyon College

Melody F. Williams, CPA, JD, BBA
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Biographical Information

Education:

J.D. South Texas College of Law
B.B.A. University of New Mexico

Experience:

Online Instructor

Business Law graduate and undergraduate online program at Lakeland College
Federal Income Taxation online program at Devry University

Attorney / CPA – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Practice concentrating on Bankruptcy, Tax, Incorporations, Wills, Estate Planning

Pete McDevitt, P.C., Albuquerque, New Mexico
Associate Attorney

Representing and Counseling clients in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Resolving tax issues with the Internal Revenue Service to provide the most favorable result in a Bankruptcy
Representing clients in Adversary Proceedings
Incorporations, Wills, Estate Planning

Conklin, Hruzek & CO., Houston, Texas
Tax Law Clerk

Researching complex tax issues to be used in the preparation of returns and in representing clients
Preparation of Individual, Corporate, Partnership, & Fiduciary returns

Resolution Trust Corporation, Houston, Texas
Tax Accountant

Saved RTC and American Taxpayer significant money by preparing tax returns in-house for failed savings and loans.
Represented receiverships in all IRS dealings to resolve tax matters and relieve RTC of tax deficiencies.
Assisted in setting tax policies in a newly formed governmental agency.
Identified and filed for refunds in excess of $1,000,000.

Internal Revenue Service, Houston, Texas
Revenue Agent

Achievement award for detecting fraud and assessing substantial penalties and taxes.
Successfully managed a large case inventory through effective planning and scheduling.
Maintained a pleasant yet productive rapport with taxpayers despite the adverse situation.
Received extensive tax law training and a knowledge of the IRS structure.
Developed issues and prepared cases for litigation.

North Harris County College, Tomball, Texas
Accounting Instructor

Interactive instruction with students to:
Set up a bookkeeping system for a fictitious business
Develop the students' understanding and application of accounting principles.

Industrial Electric & Equipment Service, Inc., Albuquerque, New Mexico
Comptroller

Implemented a computer based information system allowing for effective project management.
Performed all general bookkeeping functions: payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cash flow management.
Managed personnel and became a proficient decision maker.
Contract management: purchasing, submittals and the flow of required documents.