DAT NGUYEN
Summary
Business graduate with hands-on VITA tax return preparation experience, using tax software and IRS guidance to check income, deductions, and credits for accuracy. Supports taxpayers with clear filing instructions, confidential record handling, and coordinated scheduling, while bringing strong communication and cross-cultural advising skills from study abroad support.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Income Tax Assistant
IRS VITA Program
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2026 - 04.2026
- Prepared federal and state tax returns with tax software and IRS guidance.
- Checked income, deductions, and credits for accuracy before filing returns.
- Explained VITA filing steps and required documents to taxpayers.
- Coordinated with VITA volunteers to manage taxpayer flow and appointment scheduling.
- Assisted in preparing and filing income tax returns for clients.
Study Abroad Peer Adviser
Padnos International Center
Allendale, MI
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Assisted international and domestic students with study abroad decision-making.
- Reviewed visa documents for accuracy and compliance.
- Updated application software and organization website.
- Coordinated with peer advisors to promote 4000+ study abroad programs.
- Helped students explore study abroad options and financial aid resources.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to plan annual study abroad fair.
- Supported orientation sessions for new international students.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI12-2028
Bachelor of Business Administration - Supply Chain Management, Marketing, and Accounting minor
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI12-2025
Skills
- Tax Software Usage
- Tax Compliance Knowledge
- Financial Data Analysis
- Data Accuracy Review
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Client Consultation
- Digital Communication
- Cross-Cultural Collaboration
- Verbal and Written Communication Skills
Languaes
Vietnamese - Native Speaker, English - Fluently
Awards
Grand Valley State University International Merit Scholarship Recipient
Timeline
Volunteer Income Tax Assistant
IRS VITA Program
01.2026 - 04.2026
Study Abroad Peer Adviser
Padnos International Center
06.2022 - 04.2023
Master of Science - Accounting
Grand Valley State University
Bachelor of Business Administration - Supply Chain Management, Marketing, and Accounting minor
Grand Valley State University