Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Able to think outside of the box and problem solve the most challenging issues.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Taxpayer Services Specialist 1
New York State Department Of Tax And Finance
08.2023 - Current
Investigating taxpayer protests.
Applying an understanding of tax law and procedures.
Speaking with taxpayers on the phone to get a deeper understanding of their issues and questions.
Maintaining detailed records of taxpayer interactions, ensuring proper follow-up and resolution of issues.
Assisting taxpayers in navigating complex tax rules to prevent future issues from arising.
Managing high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
Making adjustments to tax returns where applicable, paying attention to detail to ensure adjustments are made properly without creating further issues.
Data Entry Clerk
Conduent
05.2014 - 08.2023
Completed data entry tasks in multiple formats with a high degree of accuracy.
Capable of processing over 400 payments per hour.
Organized, sorted, and checked input data against original documents.
Communicated with supervisors and colleagues to resolve discrepancies.
Reviewed, catalogued and placed holds against large payments to protect against fraud.
Scanned checks and forms to fix incorrect or incomplete payment documentation.
Managed documents by organizing forms, making photocopies, filing records, preparing correspondence, and creating reports.
Balanced end of day financial reports, ensuring accurate allocation and transmission of funds.
Trained less experienced employees in various tasks.
Wrote letters and returned payments and documentation that could not be processed.
Dining Hall Worker
Cooper Dining Hall
10.2011 - 05.2014
Arranged tables and chairs for special occasions and events.
Monitored dining room inventory and replenished as necessary.
Operated dishwashers and other kitchen equipment according to safety guidelines.
Served food to patrons.
Assisted with cleaning up spills and end of shift cleaning of the food line.
Seasonal Merchandiser
DeCrescente Distributing Co
06.2012 - 08.2012
Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays.
Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
Cashier
Hannaford Supermarket
08.2009 - 08.2011
Helped customers locate items.
Operated cash register.
Assisted customers with bagging groceries and helping them load their cars when needed.
Provided help in resolving complex problems.
Retrieved shopping carts from parking lot.
Pizza Delivery Driver
Pizza House
05.2009 - 08.2010
Met promised delivery times consistently by using GPS software to spot and avoid traffic delays.
Planned optimal routes to deliver multiple orders per trip.
Maintained organized, safe and clean work areas.
Processed payments by accepting cash, checks and credit and debit card payments.
Assisted in preparing food orders.
Inspected stocks to identify shortages, replenish supply of food delivery items and maintain consistent inventory.
Education
No Degree - Chemistry
SUNY College At Oswego
Oswego, NY
High School Diploma -
Bethlehem Central High School
Delmar, NY
06.2010
Skills
Strong problem solver
Maintaining confidentiality
Quality Assurance
400 payments processed per hour
Exceptionally low error rate
Excellent time management skills
Quick learner
Excellent at discovering new ways to optimize workflow
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