Address:
Mc Lean, Virginia
Type Of Business:
Finance Company
Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
Colonel Allen's area of expertise is in tax preparation.
Major Product/SVS:
Financial Services Including Consulting, Accounting, Individual and Business Tax Preparation, Small Business Accounting and Bookkeeping Services, Entity Development and Registration, US Citizenship and Immigration Services and Foreign Labor Certification Services, Internal Revenue Service Electronic Service Filing
Favorite Business Publication:
U.S. News & World Report; BusinessWeek; Time; Entrepreneur; Economics Today
Hobbies/Sports:
Researching, Reading United States History, Writing, Running
Education Degrees:
Master of Business Administration, Concentration in Business Administration Management, Bristol University, TN; Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Minor in Marketing and Advertising, Saint Joseph’s College, Standish, ME; Associate in Applied Science, School of Accountancy, Benjamin Franklin University; Diploma in Top Level Executive Development and National Security Management, Military War College, National Defense University, Fort McNair, Washington, DC
Place of Birth:
Philadelphia, PA
Industry:
Financial Consulting
Country of Origin:
Los Angeles California
Date of Distinction:
3/25/2008
Work History:
Presidential Appointment, United States Department of Veterans Affairs; Assistant Secretary, Human Resources and Administration, United States Department of Veterans Affairs; Director, Office Automation, United States Department of Veterans Affairs; Chief Minority Affairs Officer, United States Department of Veterans Affairs; Career Active Duty United States Marine Officer; Vietnam Veteran
Career Achievements:
Tax Volunteer of the Year Award, Northern Virginia (2005); Census Volunteer of the Year Award, Northern Virginia (2005); Civics Volunteer of the Year Award, Northern Virginia (2005); Citizenship Volunteer of the Year Award, Northern Virginia (2005)
Expanded Biography:
Colonel Allen is the son of Cuban immigrants. He was born in Philadelphia, PA and raised in Los Angeles, CA. He retired from active duty in the United States Marine Corps after completing more than thirty years of service. He is a decorated Vietnam veteran who has been awarded honors and medals for combat, meritorious, commemorative and superior services by the Defense Department and the United States Marine Corps, Army and Navy. He has also received honors and medals from the cities of Los Angeles and Santa Ana, the state of California, The Republic of South Vietnam and multiple civic and community organizations. He is also a professional stage, screen and television actor.
Highlight of career?:
The highlight of his career was being selected and promoted to full colonel in the United States Marine Corps.
Charity:
The American Legion; United Way; American Heart Association; American Cancer Society
Number Of Years In Profession:
19
Number Of Years In Current Position:
16
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his character, determination, personal drive and the support he receives from the United States Marine Corps.
How Did They Get Involved In Profession:
He became involved in this profession after developing an interest in statistical analysis and research while studying logistics. From there, he began to understand and appreciate the art of numbers, the challenge of discovery, and the thrill associated with the completion of finite tasks. He enjoys using available laws and regulations to see the outcome of creative ideas.
Extended Bio Profile:
Colonel Allen is the son of Cuban immigrants. He was born in Philadelphia, PA and raised in Los Angeles, CA. He retired from active duty in the United States Marine Corps after completing more than thirty years of service. He is a decorated Vietnam veteran who has been awarded honors and medals for combat, meritorious, commemorative and superior services by the Defense Department and the United States Marine Corps, Army and Navy. He has also received honors and medals from the cities of Los Angeles and Santa Ana, the state of California, The Republic of South Vietnam and multiple civic and community organizations. He is also a professional stage, screen and television actor.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Preparing United States Federal and State Taxes, Overseeing Accounting, Bookkeeping, Marketing, Business and Economic Development, Assisting Clients with United States Immigration, Temporary and Permanent Labor Regulations and Tax and Employment Identification Numbering, Interpreting Contract Law, Completing Notary Signings and Certification Processes
Education Certifications:
Certified Acceptance Agent; Certified Public Accountant, Washington, DC; Certified Federal Tax Consultant, National Tax Training School, Mahwah, NJ
Awards/Honors:
Tax Volunteer of the Year Award, Northern Virginia (2005); Census Volunteer of the Year Award, Northern Virginia (2005); Civics Volunteer of the Year Award, Northern Virginia (2005); Citizenship Volunteer of the Year Award, Northern Virginia (2005)