Brian Hopkinson

• Responsible for $ 1.6 million live nursery operation
• Receiving and displaying live goods following plan-o-grams to optimize customer experience
• Care and maintenance of live goods to minimize inventory shrink
• Regular inter action with customers promoting the overall retail experience
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

• Prepared monthly financial statements ensuring compliance with GAAP standards.
• Conducted detailed account reconciliations to maintain accuracy in financial reporting.
• Assisted in the preparation of tax returns, optimizing deductions and credits for clients.
• Developed and implemented internal controls to enhance accuracy of financial processes.
• Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
• Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
• Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
• Prepared and filed tax forms to meet needs of clients

• Legal, Tax and Consulting sole proprietorship.
• Provided accounting, legal, tax and advisory services to niche client base.
• Handled business start-ups, business transitions, business valuations, strategic planning, estate planning
• Reviewed client accounting operations, in some cases maintain accounting books and records for clients
• Developed and executed strategic and business plans to enhance business operations and drive growth.
• Implemented process improvements that increased operational efficiency and client satisfaction.

• Collaborated with marketing teams to create targeted campaigns that increased lead generation.
• Answered customers' questions regarding products, prices, and availability.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction through attentive service, addressing concerns promptly, and offering tailored solutions.
• Enhanced customer retention by offering tailored solutions to address unique needs and challenges, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.

• Conducted legal research to inform case preparation and ensure compliance with current laws.
• Assisted clients with dispute resolution processes outside of litigation, such as mediation or arbitration proceedings.
• Tracked and researched developing precedent and legislation in federal and state tax law to maintain expertise and best advise and advocate for clients.
• Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients on business, tax and legal transactions.

Provided specialized legal counsel to healthcare professionals, focusing on tax and business representation within a boutique law firm.

• Led tax compliance and reporting efforts for specialized, niche client portfolios, ensuring adherence to regulations.
• Completed in-depth research into tax issues affecting regulated investment companies to offer expert advice and accurately prepare submissions.
• Developed strategic tax planning initiatives, optimizing clients' tax positions and mitigating liabilities.
• Mentored junior tax professionals, enhancing team capabilities and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Analyzed complex tax issues, providing actionable insights to senior leadership for informed decision-making.