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Kimba Collymore

Fort Lauderdale,FL

Summary

Undoubtedly, my pre- and post-elite swimming career which entailed travel to various continents has stimulated a desire for further exploration and analyses of the various cultures I encountered. My travels and experience has also given me an appreciation of people and empathy for humanity. I can best be described as one who possesses strong communication skills, emotional intelligence, curiosity and advanced investigative skills, in a synergistic advance towards improved human relations and conditions of existence. I am disposed to sustain and accentuate my performance to positively impact any objective to which I am tasked through organization and dependability, while expanding my skills and knowledge.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Tax Consultant

911 Tax Credit
02.2022 - 11.2023
  • Furnished taxpayers with sufficient information and advice to facilitate correct tax form completion.
  • Interviewed clients to obtain additional information on taxable income, deductible expenses and allowances.
  • Used appropriate adjustments, deductions and credits to keep client's taxes to minimum.
  • Developed strategies to trouble shoot, maintain customer loyalty, satisfaction and increase clientele.
  • Checked data input and verified totals on forms prepared by others to detect errors in arithmetic, data entry or procedures.
  • Filled, maintained, gathered and processed large amounts of paperwork.
  • Navigated crosslink software to ensure proper tax preparation and compliance with tax codes and regulations.
  • Communicating with clients and performing outreach to gather supporting documents.
  • Marketed companies' services to potential clients.
  • Engaged in continuous training programs for accounting and tax preparation efficiency.
  • Responded to inquiries from IRS and other tax authorities.

Receptionist Administrator/Personal Trainer

Liv Fit Connect
11.2015 - 11.2018
  • Answered incoming calls, directing clients to individuals addressing specific needs.
  • Customer service, specializing in customer acquisition, retention and satisfaction.
  • Utilized MindBody software to optimize coordination & scheduling of classes.
  • Handled complaints and questions, and re-directed calls to other team members.
  • Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, deposits, and recordkeeping.
  • Created & administered customized fitness programs for clients.
  • Increased sales by 40 percent.
  • Improved customer satisfaction scores through application of problem-solving skills.

Professional Swimming

Trinidad & Tobago Swim Team
01.2006 - 07.2018


  • Multiple National & International Record Holder- Trinidad & Tobago.
  • CAC games 4th place- Cartagena, Columbia.
  • Multiple MVP Award Recipient -Trinidad & Tobago
  • NCAA conference medalist-Clear Water, Tampa.
  • NJCAA Student Athlete of the Year-Daytona.
  • Pan American Games Semifinalist - Rio, Brasil.
  • FINA World Championships, World top 40 placement-Italy.


Intern

Caribbean In-transit
06.2016 - 01.2018


  • Developed Journals for academic research.
  • Conducted extensive research & developed programs which strategically benefit at risk youth.
  • Gathered scholars, cultural producers, students, artists, entrepreneurs, activists, policy makers and businesses to cultivate a union between entrepreneurship, artistry, to create conversations that are important to the forward movement of the arts in the Caribbean and the Diaspora.


GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Nova Southeastern University
02.2014 - 07.2016
  • Conducted and collected relevant data for the publishing of the book “Working Juju: Representations of the Caribbean Fantastic, Published November 2019.
  • Prepared information to insure the proper academic writing and creative writing of books.
  • Facilitated aspects of research to enhance cultural studies to retrieve accurate data.
  • Planned international literary conferences for the Caribbean Literary Conference for the Caribbean Student Association in Haiti and other islands.
  • Managed daily office and clerical functions: schedule student appointments, confirm appointments, data entry, fax, scan, answer phone calls, process, and file.
  • Gathered information in a structured manner, applied information to the field of study, conducted interviews with scholars & professors, and navigate databases to retrieve necessary information and compiled relevant data.
  • Collaborated with Librarians to get greater insight into the field of study, and request books from library databases across the country.
  • Consulted with professors to facilitate the scope of the study and the collection of qualitative and quantitative information.
  • Responded appropriately to the concerns of staff and students, outside agencies, and other third-party personnel to maximize the functioning of the department.
  • Answered routine questions from students, faculty, and staff to ensure smooth business operations.
  • Lead, train, and monitor new staff to ensure work is performed according to department standards.
  • Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
  • Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.

UNIVERSITY

ASSISTANT COACH Wayland Baptist University
08.2013 - 12.2013
  • Maintained and create precise schedule to enhance and improve athletic performance of collegiate athletes.
  • Handled daily administrative routines: setting up competition lineup, organizing training sessions, organizing transportation, meal plans, study hall, study schedules, progress reports and reviewing attendance of athletes.
  • Budgeted the swim programs funds for the annual competition schedule.
  • Recruited international talent to the swim program and distributed scholarships to deserving athletes.
  • Guided athletes to the appropriate resources for extra help to maintain a high academic performance.
  • Developed training techniques to creste strong leaders in the pool and in school with a new NAIA program.
  • Increased enrollment by 20 percent.


Education

MASTER OF SCIENCE (Honors) - International Relations

National Security Affairs, Nova Southeastern University
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
03.2016

BACHELOR OF ARTS - International

Nova Southeastern University
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
05.2014

Typing

City & Guilds
London
08.2006

Skills

    Research:

  • Data Entry/Editing, Data Collection, Intelligence collection, Reporting, Tracking, Critical-Thinking

    • Office Skills:

  • Office Administration, Receptionist, Team Training, Scheduling, Policy/Procedure Development, Customer Service, Records, Information Management, Problem-Solving, Hiring, Scheduling, Accounting, Taxation, Sales, Meeting leading, Presenting, Task Prioritization, Organizing, Communication, Customer Loyalty, Typing, Program Development, Event/ conference Planning, Training, Publishing, Federal & State Tax Returns

    • Technological:

  • MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, Kronos, Mind Body Software, Web development, Internet Savvy

    • Languages:

    English: Excellent written & spoken

    Spanish: Fair written & spoken

    French: Fair Spoken

Certification

  • Certified, Life Guard, American Red Cross Association - 2009-Present
  • Certified, Typist, City & Guilds
  • Four Day MBA certificate-Present


Timeline

Tax Consultant

911 Tax Credit
02.2022 - 11.2023

Intern

Caribbean In-transit
06.2016 - 01.2018

Receptionist Administrator/Personal Trainer

Liv Fit Connect
11.2015 - 11.2018

GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Nova Southeastern University
02.2014 - 07.2016

UNIVERSITY

ASSISTANT COACH Wayland Baptist University
08.2013 - 12.2013

Professional Swimming

Trinidad & Tobago Swim Team
01.2006 - 07.2018

MASTER OF SCIENCE (Honors) - International Relations

National Security Affairs, Nova Southeastern University

BACHELOR OF ARTS - International

Nova Southeastern University

Typing

City & Guilds

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