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Anita D. Payne

Waldorf,MD

Summary

Career Summary Strategic-thinking individual experienced in turning low-performing organizations into top revenue producers. Offering engaging and pleasant personality with expertise improving customer relationships.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Tax Preparer

01.2015 - Current
  • Prepare more than 125 taxes per tax year
  • Demonstrated knowledge of individual and business tax and accounting software
  • Enhanced communication and interpersonal skills by working with a diverse clientele
  • Assisted clients file their taxes and ensure accuracy of various tax forms.
  • Facilitated integration of modern tax software with client accounting software
  • Consulted with clients to assess and mitigate future tax liabilities and determine eligibility for tax abatement

Manager

Small Steps Youth Center
01.2005 - 01.2015
  • Build and strengthen relationships with clients, staff and outside vendors
  • Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages
  • Resolved escalation issues that arose during operations and necessitated coordination with other departments
  • Contributed to budget development and managed the grant proposal process
  • Planned and managed fundraising and community outreach events.
  • Kept detailed records of daily progress to identify and correct areas needing improvement

Director

Springfield Baptist Church
04.2007
  • Managed the workflow, supervised and trained 8 employees, and used instructional methods to motivate children
  • Assumed responsibility for organizing promotional and recreational special events at the center
  • Empowered, inspired, and educated team members to improve morale and service outcomes
  • Oversaw daily operations, including team member monitoring and assignment delegation
  • Supplemented the budget with fees, contributions, and alternative fundraising methods approved by the Board.

Accountant/Manager

01.1987 - 01.2007
  • Kitten’s House of Styles
  • Facilitated an advertising campaign that resulted in a $20,000 increase in revenue
  • Accounted for all incoming and outgoing cash transactions totaling more than $96,000
  • Prepared and submitted all federal and state income, licensing, and payroll reports and deposits.
  • Identified and investigated variances to optimize financial plans and forecasts
  • Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success

Education

MBA -

University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD
11.2021 - 05.2022

BBA - Accountant

Howard University
Washington, DC
05.2005 - 05.2008

Skills

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Timeline

MBA -

University of Maryland Global Campus
11.2021 - 05.2022

Tax Preparer

01.2015 - Current

Director

Springfield Baptist Church
04.2007

BBA - Accountant

Howard University
05.2005 - 05.2008

Manager

Small Steps Youth Center
01.2005 - 01.2015

Accountant/Manager

01.1987 - 01.2007
Anita D. Payne