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Jake Kowal

Birmingham,MI

Summary

Sales-driven professional with expertise in operations, financial management, and client relationship building. Successfully transformed operational knowledge into sales strategies, managing high-value accounts at EY. Implemented EOS principles to enhance organizational performance and led teams in tax compliance and strategic financial planning. Equipped with skills in operations, finance, and leadership to drive business growth and operational excellence.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Tax Associate

Ernst & Young
Detroit, MI
10.2018 - Current
  • Leveraged client relationships to sell ancillary services, generating 30% additional profit on accounts.
  • Provided R&D credit analysis, fixed asset reconciliation, and international tax restructuring services.
  • Led teams of 10 to 50 associates, delivering technical guidance and performance feedback.
  • Oversaw large-scale compliance engagements, including state apportionments and global form preparation.
  • Acted as trusted advisor to multinational clients, securing repeat business through consultative engagement.
  • Utilized advanced data analysis to identify inefficiencies and enhance operational effectiveness.
  • Demonstrated commitment to excellence by managing high-pressure situations with strategic accounts.

Owner

JK Lawn Care
Lexington, Michigan
03.2013 - 11.2019
  • Leveraged social media and flyer campaigns to grow customer base from zero to 15 clients in first year.
  • Expanded service offerings to include landscaping, boosting profits from $18,000 to $30,000 in second year.
  • Implemented incremental price increases in third year while maintaining 95% customer retention.
  • Increased client count from 15 to 22 by 2018, contributing to significant revenue growth.
  • Achieved 70% revenue increase in lawn care services over five years.
  • Realized 150% overall revenue growth within five years through strategic marketing and service expansion.

Manager of Operations

Lexington Charter Boat
Lexington, Michigan
04.2016 - 09.2017
  • Revamped customer experience initiatives to maximize up-sell opportunities and encourage repeat business.
  • Transformed operational challenges into opportunities for enhancing client relationships as front-line problem-solver.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting, Information Systems

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
05-2018

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Team leadership
  • Problem solving
  • Data analysis
  • Project management
  • Tax planning
  • Business development

Timeline

Senior Tax Associate

Ernst & Young
10.2018 - Current

Manager of Operations

Lexington Charter Boat
04.2016 - 09.2017

Owner

JK Lawn Care
03.2013 - 11.2019

Bachelor of Science - Accounting, Information Systems

Central Michigan University

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