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
Issues resolution
Cast and crew supervision
Script review and revision
Financial Management
Strategic planning
Negotiation
Project Management
Rules and regulations
Budgeting
Staff Development
Verbal and written communication
Business administration
Strategies and goals
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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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