Dedicated Tax Payer Service Specialist with proven client retention strategies and exceptional problem-solving skills. Committed to enhancing customer experiences through effective communication and technical proficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Tax Payer Service Specialist 1 (TSSI)
New York State Tax And Finance Personal Income Tax and Corporation Tax
Schenectady, NY
01.2017 - Current
Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
Analyzed taxpayer information to ensure compliance with regulations and improve filing accuracy.
Worked and resolved paper protest cases and exceptions to correct errors within our softwear system, e-empire.
Answered phone calls daily including; Operator level 1&2 Personal Income Tax calls to billing calls, tax preparer registration, sales tax registration, Dept of Health Covid line, and the pass-through entity tax customer service line.
Established installment payment arrangements as needed
Supervised employees with coding for personal NYS tax returns
Worked with NYS software including Altova and UTM.
Front End Supervisor / Office Tean
Price Chopper Supermarket
Watervliet, NY
01.2015 - Current
Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
Trained and mentored team members to enhance performance and customer service skills.
Coordinated schedules for breaks and assignments to optimize workforce efficiency during peak hours.
Implemented Check cashing and Western Union transactions.
Counting end of day tills.
Worked within various departments as needed.
Education
No Degree -
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, New York, NY
01-2014
High School Diploma -
Troy High School
Troy NY
06-2013
High School Diploma -
Sarasota Milatary Academy
Sarasota, FL
05-2009
Skills
Client retention strategies
Cross-functional coordination
Proficient in navigating multiple state used software including Empire, Oracle, and Mainframe
Utilizing Microsoft programs such as Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Professional telephone demeanor
Eager to learn and further develop my skillset
Developing excellent working relationships with both my peer as well as upper management
Timeline
Tax Payer Service Specialist 1 (TSSI)
New York State Tax And Finance Personal Income Tax and Corporation Tax