Lakeisha Young
Business Management
Chickasaw,AL
Summary
Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Contractor
Down South Roofing & Construction
Mobile , AL
04.2014 - 04.2021
- Managed talented teams of electricians, carpenters, plumbers and other craftsmen on commercial and residential projects.
- Maximized cost savings by assessing subcontractor bids before completing contract agreements.
- Reviewed contractor invoices, approving payments on acceptable work.
- Performed regular inspections of job sites to verify staff and subcontractor observance of important safety protocols.
- Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule and applicable building codes.
- Reduced cost and increased sales 20% by carefully managing resources
Tax Preparation Specialist
D&L TAX SERVICE
MOBILE , AL
06.2009 - 06.2013
- Delivered comprehensive tax documentation required for accurate individual and corporate returns.
- Consulted with clients to assess and mitigate future tax liabilities and determine eligibility for tax abatement.
- Completed and filed returns with tax departments at local, state and federal levels.
- Maintained complete records of client tax returns and supporting documentation in secured areas.
- Offered clients recommendations to reduce tax liabilities.
- Reviewed available data and compared against tax code to determine exemptions, deductions and potential liabilities.
- Prepared tax returns for clients in various industries according to government regulations and requirements.
- Contacted IRS or other relevant government organizations on behalf of client to address issues related to tax self-preparation.
- Facilitated integration of modern tax software with client accounting software.
- Saved client $20,000 by uncovering eligibility for retirement credit.
CLERK FOR THE COLONEL
United States National Guard
MOBILE , AL
10.2001 - 01.2009
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence and overseeing operation of office equipment.
- Provided friendly service and assistance to clients promote customer loyalty, satisfaction and sales.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
- Produced high-quality communications for internal and external use.
- Created reports and developed improvements and enhancements to automate records and file systems.
- Drafted professional memos, letters and marketing copy to support business objectives and growth.
- Kept office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted.
- Managed over 50 customer calls per day
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time
- Onboarded new temps by entering employee information into systems
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Faulkner University
Montgomery, AL 01.2005 - 12.2007
Skills
Labor oversight
Certification
CDL
Timeline
CDL
08-2022
General Contractor
Down South Roofing & Construction
04.2014 - 04.2021
Tax Preparation Specialist
D&L TAX SERVICE
06.2009 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Faulkner University
01.2005 - 12.2007
CLERK FOR THE COLONEL
United States National Guard
10.2001 - 01.2009
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