Dontavius Brooks
Byron,GA
Summary
I am an ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level accounting position to help launch my career while achieving company goals. As a current accounting student with accounting experience, I am highly organized in handling accounting needs and clerical support. Also, I am skilled with accounting software and quick to learn new processes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Tax Preparer
Self-Employment
08.2015 - Current
- Prepare accurate individual and business taxes
- Educate clients on available tax-saving opportunities
- Respond to state and federal tax notices by preparing written responses or tax return amendments
Accounting Clerk
QuikLane Trucking
Macon, GA
06.2022 - 04.2024
- Recorded debit, credit and account transactions in computer spreadsheets and databases
- Handled weekly payroll services for company employees
- Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers
- Compiled data for tax preparation and submission annually
- Maintained accurate financial records using QuickBooks software
Truck Driver
SE Independent Delivery Services
Suwanee, GA
06.2014 - 05.2022
- Conducted pre-and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and performance
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers and customers for route changes or delays
- Maintained accurate logs of hours, distances, and vehicle inspections for safety
- Recorded expenses and maintained receipts
- Responded quickly to customer complaints and gathered pertinent information to make educated decisions for remediation
- Loaded and unloaded cargo, ensuring proper weight distribution and securement
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork
Overnight Stocker
Wal-Mart
Macon, GA
05.2013 - 05.2014
- Stocked shelves, racks, and bins with new or transferred merchandise
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, and other materials handling equipment
- Managed time effectively to meet deadlines and maintain efficiency
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety
- Assisted in receiving, unloading, and verifying incoming shipments
- Identified damaged or expired products for removal from inventory
Loader
Academy Warehouse
Jeffersonville, GA
05.2010 - 05.2013
- Loaded shipments onto trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts
- Checked cargo before transportation and determined if items adhered to proper regulation standards
- Utilized RF scanners to track inventory movement within facility
- Filled and leveled off products to stack evenly on pallets
- Kept loading dock clear and free of debris, minimizing accidents and injuries
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Central Georgia Technical College
Warner Robins, GA05-2025
Skills
- Recordkeeping
- Financial Statements
- Verbal/written communication
- Tax Preparation
- General Ledger Entries
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PP, Outlook)
- Payroll Processing
- Team Collaboration
- Budget Preparation
- Mathematical Calculations
Affiliations
I am experienced with performing accounting duties and achieving business goals. I have been working in warehousing, retail, and transportation over the past 14 years. Also I have been the owner and accountant of QuikLane Trucking LLC for nearly 2 years, starting as the driver to handling the business side of the company and preparing individual and business tax returns.
References
Chanterryca Jackson
Recruiter/Dispatcher
Phone: 478-752-2978
Torrell Lawson
Former Shipping Department Lead
Phone: 478-210-1692
Danny Sims
Former Driver Manager
Phone: 678-300-2129
Timeline
Accounting Clerk
QuikLane Trucking
06.2022 - 04.2024
Tax Preparer
Self-Employment
08.2015 - Current
Truck Driver
SE Independent Delivery Services
06.2014 - 05.2022
Overnight Stocker
Wal-Mart
05.2013 - 05.2014
Loader
Academy Warehouse
05.2010 - 05.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Central Georgia Technical College