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Angela J. Smoot

Angela J. Smoot

Stafford,VA

Summary

Motivated job seeker looking to obtain a new, challenging position. Works well under pressure, adaptable, and ready to be a strong team player. Dedicated professional with demonstrated strengths in data entry, customer service, time management, and trend tracking, and contact tracing. Good at troubleshooting problems and building successful solutions. Excellent verbal and written communicator with strong background cultivating positive relationships and exceeding goals.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Tax Preparer Seasonal (Remote)

Intuit
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Assessed client tax situations to determine best filing options.
  • Completed and filed returns with tax departments at local, state, and federal levels.
  • Maintained complete records of client tax returns and supporting documentation in secured areas.
  • Built strong rapport with clients through clear communication and regular updates on the status of their tax filings.

Tax Preparer Seasonal

HR Block
01.2024 - 07.2024
  • Maintained high levels of confidentiality when dealing with sensitive client information, fostering trust and loyalty among clients.
  • Analyzed financial records to verify accuracy of tax returns.
  • Provided exceptional customer service during peak tax season by remaining calm under pressure and addressing client concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Increased client satisfaction by providing accurate and timely tax preparation services.

School Lpn

LPN Stafford
01.2018 - 08.2021
  • Balanced high volume of patients, phones, and staff via phone, face to face or email.
  • Managed students' health data according to HIPAA standards as well as federal and state requirements governing minors.
  • Coordinated state-mandated yearly screenings for vision, hearing, and height.
  • Participated in the team effort to have efficiency, optimal patient flow and accuracy in treatments by maintaining accurate and detailed reports and records.
  • Decreased vaccine non-compliant students by 95 percent.
  • By researching approved data base and updating student vaccination records.
  • Investigated and identified confirmed and suspected coronavirus cases, also documenting potentially affected contacts.
  • Communicated with documented COVID-19 patients and other exposed persons via phone call, text, e-mail and other platforms.
  • Reached out to people newly diagnosed with COVID-19 to determine contact histories and potential exposures.
  • Offered basic guidance regarding testing and medical consultation for those exposed to people with COVID-19.
  • Contacted people exposed to individuals with COVID-19, assessed symptoms and referred for testing.
  • Coordinated with public health and local facilities to support isolation and quarantine of individuals.
  • Performed record keeping by logging client information within secure contact-tracing software.

Licensed Private Investigator

Five Star Investigation
11.2006 - 12.2017
  • Conducted and reviewed documentation of background checks, gathering information such as financial status and employment history.
  • Communicated effectively and worked with diverse team to accomplish daily objectives and meet long-term goals.
  • Serviced customers by going above-and-beyond to offer exceptional support for all needs.
  • Conducted research to support private investigations, providing clients with consistent updates.
  • Collected evidence or information regarding divorce, child custody and missing persons cases.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Potomac Hospital
09.2006 - 05.2017
  • Collecting and preparing samples for testing.
  • Provided patients outstanding care and comfort by carefully monitoring and regular observations, documenting conditions and addressing concerns quickly.
  • Reduced patient wait times to be seen by a provider, decreased door to disposition time, streamlining throughput to decrease time between admissions and floor placement.
  • Revamped unit efficiency, keeping supplies and records well-organized for expected needs.
  • Participated in the team effort to improve efficiency, optimal patient flow, and accuracy in treatments by maintaining accurate and detailed reports and records.
  • Administered medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects to quickly intervene in serious issues.

Claims Representative

GEICO
04.1998 - 08.2001
  • Interviewed policyholders to verify information and obtain additional details.
  • Examined reports, accounts and evidence to determine integrity and accuracy of information.
  • Evaluated accuracy and quality of data entered into agency management system.
  • Worked productively in fast-moving work environment to process large volumes of claims.
  • Checked level and type of coverage and evaluated contracts.
  • Modeled exceptional customer service skills and appropriate diagnostic sales techniques to team members.
  • Followed up with customers on unresolved issues.
  • Proposed settlements for uncomplicated issues to resolve claims.
  • Carried out administrative tasks by communicating with clients, distributing mail and scanning documents.
  • Communicated effectively with staff members of operations, finance and clinical departments.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient finances, records and health statuses.
  • Calculated adjustments, premiums, and refunds.
  • Checked documentation for accuracy and validity on updated systems.
  • Verified client information by analyzing existing evidence on file.
  • Maintained strong knowledge of basic medical terminology to better understand services and procedures.

Education

Nursing

NVCC

LPN - Nursing

ECPI
05.2009

Hopkins Contact tracing course - Nursing PWC

LPN ECPI PWC, John
05.2005

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Data entry
  • Computer skills
  • Office administration
  • Microsoft office
  • Schedule management
  • Maintaining records
  • Meeting preparation
  • File organization
  • Reception duties

Organization skills

Document preparation

Data inputting

Verbal/written communication

Active listening

Critical thinking

Problem resolution

Staff training

Clerical support

Report generation

Accomplishments

  • Achieved high customer satisfaction by obtaining positive results following individual income tax audits.
  • Conflict Resolution - Responsible for handling customer account inquiries, accurately providing information to ensure resolution of product/service complaints and customer satisfaction.
  • Supervised team of 10+ staff members.

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote

You will recognize your own path when you come upon it because you will suddenly have all the energy and imagination you will ever need.
Sara Teasdale

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing4-day work week

Software

Microsoft Office suite

Google Workspace

QuickBooks

Slack

Teams

Zoom

Timeline

Tax Preparer Seasonal (Remote)

Intuit
01.2025 - 05.2025

Tax Preparer Seasonal

HR Block
01.2024 - 07.2024

School Lpn

LPN Stafford
01.2018 - 08.2021

Licensed Private Investigator

Five Star Investigation
11.2006 - 12.2017

Licensed Practical Nurse

Potomac Hospital
09.2006 - 05.2017

Claims Representative

GEICO
04.1998 - 08.2001

Nursing

NVCC

LPN - Nursing

ECPI

Hopkins Contact tracing course - Nursing PWC

LPN ECPI PWC, John