Terri Johnson
Stone Mountain
Summary
Seasoned Investigative Analyst with rich background in conducting comprehensive research and analysis. Boast strong skills in data collection, evaluation, and interpretation to identify trends or patterns crucial for criminal investigations. Bring forth innovative problem-solving abilities, coupled with solid knowledge of law enforcement procedures and policies. Previous work has resulted in critical insights that have directly aided case resolution.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Investigative Analyst
IRS Criminal Investigation Unit
- Current
- In my capacity as an Investigative Analyst within the IRS Criminal Investigation Unit, I leverage my exceptional organizational skills to work autonomously while effectively managing my responsibilities to meet critical deadlines
- My role necessitates the coordination of group meetings, where I exhibit adaptability in scheduling to ensure that updates and monthly best practices are seamlessly integrated into our workflow
- My primary responsibilities involve the meticulous collection of data from a variety of law enforcement databases to assess potential tax fraud, particularly concerning violations of tax and currency regulations enforced by the IRS
- I engage in comprehensive research and analysis of information requests related to Title 18 and 26 violations, subsequently presenting my findings to Field Offices to support ongoing investigations
- I play a pivotal role in assisting Special Agents by analyzing the information gathered to identify significant trends and patterns, which provides a thorough overview of tax-related activities associated with both individual and business tax returns
- This analysis is essential for their investigations into tax and financial crimes
- Currently, I am involved in evaluating Field Office Leads for the development of schemes, utilizing advanced querying techniques within the Lead and Case Analytics System (Foundry) and the Selections and Analytic Platform (SNAP) to detect questionable schemes, including the Questionable Refund Program (QRP) and Return Preparer Program (RPP)
- Additionally, I employ the Electronic Fraud Detection System (EFDS) to link returns and uncover fraud patterns, while also gathering pertinent information on tax preparers through various databases and systems for comprehensive analysis
Investigative Aide
Internal Revenue Service
Chamblee
02.2001 - 09.2004
- Analyzed complex data to identify potential fraudulent tax return activities.
Correlated information to support Investigative Analysts in financial investigations.
Executed queries in Oracle Discoverer and EFDS to reveal data trends and conduct link analysis.
Prepared scheme reports for Field Office investigations related to QRP and RPP schemes.
Validated tax return details and monitored scheme inventories using EFDS and STARS.
Assessed individual and business tax return histories utilizing IDRS to analyze financial data.
Served as the Point of Contact for the 914 Controls Program within the Scheme Development Center (SDC), managing five Field Offices independently, and improving operational efficiency. - Prepared detailed reports of all findings during the investigation process.
- Maintained detailed case log of all cases assigned to monitor progress and completion.
Education
Associate of General Studies - General Studies
Georgia Perimeter College
Clarkston, GA05-2013
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Data collection and analysis
- Research and analytical skills
- Adaptability in scheduling
- Advanced querying techniques
- Fraud detection systems
Certification
Basic Instructor/Facilitator (BIFT) Certified 4/2018
Timeline
Investigative Aide
Internal Revenue Service
02.2001 - 09.2004
Investigative Analyst
IRS Criminal Investigation Unit
- Current
Associate of General Studies - General Studies
Georgia Perimeter College
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