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Photography (performance and sports)
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Earl Thomas

Weston,FL

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Results-driven Senior Tax Manager experienced in multi-state business taxes, internal controls, mergers & acquisitions, and document retention.

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Tax Manager

Geffen Mesher
01.2013 - 07.2016
  • Handled business clients' requirements in special areas such as franchise taxation and federal highway use taxes.
  • Taught junior staff how to prepare statements, resolve discrepancies and maximize efficiency.
  • Responded promptly to official tax notices requiring clarifications and additional submissions.
  • Helped organization maintain full compliance with local, state and federal tax requirements with diligent application of best practices.
  • Responsible for federal and state tax research and state tax audits.
  • Responsible for developing and conducting continuing education for professionals.

Owner/Consultant Trainer

Self Employed Services
09.2008 - 12.2012
  • Developed and conducted continuing education programs for public and private companies, CPA firms, CPA societies, Bar Associations and industry groups.
  • Taught classes at local community colleges
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.

Professorial Lecturer

Golden Gate University School Of Tax
03.1987 - 12.2007
  • Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
  • Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
  • Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.
  • Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
  • Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
  • Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
  • Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Led seminars and workshops to facilitate student learning and engagement and increase memory retention.
  • Utilized distance learning technology to instruct students remotely.
  • Implemented instructional technologies in course delivery to engage and educate students.
  • Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
  • Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
  • Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
  • Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
  • Taught graduate level tax, document retention, Microsoft Office, and business and tax research classes.

Senior Tax Manager

Ernst & Young
09.1995 - 01.2004
  • Handled business clients' requirements in special areas such as franchise taxation and federal highway use taxes.
  • Taught junior staff how to prepare statements, resolve discrepancies and maximize efficiency.
  • Responded promptly to official tax notices requiring clarifications and additional submissions.
  • Helped organization maintain full compliance with local, state and federal tax requirements with diligent application of best practices.
  • Identified impactful regulations and incorporated changes to comply with new requirements.
  • Completed in-depth research into tax issues affecting [Type] activities to offer expert advice and accurately prepare submissions.
  • Researched and analyzed tax developments and applications to specific business situations.
  • Assisted in managing audits of federal and state income tax and state and local filings.
  • Performed banking, business administration and financial tasks to guarantee five-star service for clients.
  • Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
  • Conducted financial due diligence on potential investments and acquisitions.

Education

MBA - Taxation

Golden Gate University
San Francisco, CA

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Armstrong College
Berkeley, CA
03.1973

Skills

  • Understanding of Applicable Laws
  • Compliance Assessments
  • Government Regulations
  • Property and Excise Taxes
  • Local, State and Federal Regulations
  • Corporate Tax Issues
  • IRS Regulations
  • Merger and Acquisition Oversight
  • Business Controls

Photography (performance and sports)

I have been a serious photographer since I was a teenager.  I earned extra income while in college taking portraits, weddings, family and gatherings.  I also took photos for the school newspaper.  Beginning in 2009, I switched from  single lens reflex film cameras to digital cameras. Digital photography has opened a new work to me.  Whole living in Oregon, I became the "go to" photographer for jazz performances.  I am currently in the process of putting together an e-book with the working title of Art of the Jazz Performance:  Portland 2009-2019.

Timeline

Senior Tax Manager

Geffen Mesher
01.2013 - 07.2016

Owner/Consultant Trainer

Self Employed Services
09.2008 - 12.2012

Senior Tax Manager

Ernst & Young
09.1995 - 01.2004

Professorial Lecturer

Golden Gate University School Of Tax
03.1987 - 12.2007

MBA - Taxation

Golden Gate University

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Armstrong College

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