Elda Garcia
Fort Worth,TX
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Tax Preparer
Flores Taxes and Notary Llc
01.2012 - 04.2022
- Assessed client tax situations to determine best filing options.
- Built strong rapport with clients through clear communication and regular updates on the status of their tax filings.
- Maintained compliance by adhering to current tax laws and regulations.
- Maintained high levels of confidentiality when dealing with sensitive client information, fostering trust and loyalty among clients.
- Reviewed available data and compared against tax code to determine exemptions, deductions, and potential liabilities.
- Utilized tax software to prepare returns and meet deadlines.
- Managed multiple deadlines efficiently, ensuring all clients'' taxes were filed on time without compromising quality or accuracy.
- Communicated with clients regarding tax situations, providing guidance on financial decisions.
- Analyzed financial records to verify accuracy of tax returns.
- Prepared tax returns for clients in various industries according to government regulations and requirements.
- Achieved high levels of accuracy by staying informed on changes in relevant regulations and applying that knowledge to each unique case.
- Maintained complete records of client tax returns and supporting documentation in secured areas.
- Completed and filed returns with tax departments at local, state, and federal levels.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state tax regulations by staying up-to-date on the latest tax laws.
- Provided exceptional customer service during peak tax season by remaining calm under pressure and addressing client concerns promptly and professionally.
- Reduced errors through meticulous review of financial documents and double-checking calculations.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing accurate and timely tax preparation services.
- Researched tax implications for various deductions and credits.
- Analyzed financial documents to accurately reflect client information on tax returns.
- Prepared US, multistate, and international tax returns for business clients.
- Streamlined tax filing processes for clients, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop best practices for efficient and effective tax preparation.
- Educated clients on tax planning strategies, helping them save money in future years.
- Offered clients recommendations to reduce tax liabilities.
- Prepared tax returns, extensions, tax planning calculations, and write-ups for organizations and entities.
- Researched complex tax issues utilizing online resources and professional tax software.
- Identified potential audit red flags to minimize risk of IRS audits.
Dental Assistant
Masters Dental Care
01.2003 - 10.2010
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, Type, casts and impressions.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
- Handled administrative tasks such as billing, insurance claims processing, and appointment confirmation calls to support office operations efficiently.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
- Reduced appointment cancellations by implementing reminder calls and text messaging services, resulting in improved scheduling efficiency.
- Prepared treatment areas for patient care, ensuring sterile and organized environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.
- Enhanced patient comfort by carefully explaining procedures and addressing concerns prior to treatments.
- Facilitated patient education on oral hygiene practices, contributing to improved dental health.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Timeline
Tax Preparer
Flores Taxes and Notary Llc
01.2012 - 04.2022
Dental Assistant
Masters Dental Care
01.2003 - 10.2010
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