Experience
- Completed Jackson Hewitt's professional tax training program (5-week course meeting three times weekly, followed by supervised practice scenarios and competency assessments) and obtained an IRS-issued Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN).
- Prepared individual (1040), small business, and multi-state tax returns as sole preparer at location while completing 57 returns in a single tax season, more than doubling the prior year's output and approaching the all-time location record of 63.
- Conducted client interviews to gather financial information and identify applicable credits and deductions.
- Handled sensitive financial data with strict confidentiality and attention to detail under seasonal deadline pressure.
- Recognized by District Manager for exceptional first-season performance; invited to return with opportunity to pursue Oregon state tax preparer licensure.
- Manufactured fishing rod blanks to precise specifications through pulling, stripping, trimming, and multi-stage sanding processes.
- Maintained consistent quality standards through hands-on inspection at each stage of production.
- Collaborated with production team to meet daily output targets while upholding product quality.
- Performed nightly and weekly sanitation of processing machinery using regulated chemical procedures in a food-safety-critical environment.
- Adhered strictly to documented operating procedures, safety protocols, and compliance standards.
- Maintained accurate cleaning logs and records to support regulatory inspections.
- Delivered customer service across multiple departments over a six-year tenure, handling transactions, stocking, and inventory management.
- Assisted with asset protection and loss prevention efforts.
- Consistently adapted to shifting priorities and departmental needs in a high-volume retail environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Accounting (In Progress)
Washington State University
Currently enrolled
Full-Stack Web Development
CareerFoundry
Certificate Program · 2022
Associate of Arts, Business Foundations
University of Phoenix
2014
Coursework toward B.S. in Computer Science & IT
Southern New Hampshire University
3 years of coursework completed
Key Skills
Client Communication
Tax Preparation (1040, Multi-State, Small Business)
Regulatory Compliance
Attention to Detail
Data Confidentiality
Process Adherence
Quality Assurance
Team Collaboration
Adaptability
Record Keeping & Documentation