Mahlon Willis
ANDERSON,SC
Summary
Deadline-oriented Tax Professional adept at quickly assessing customer needs, developing strategic plans and completing returns to maximize deductions and minimize liabilities. Pursuing role with tax preparation services organization. Detail-oriented Tax Preparer with 42 years of experience in tax preparation for numerous entities. Expert in managing paperwork for tax returns, extensions, tax planning calculations and write-ups. Quick to build rapport with clients leading to long-term business relationships.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Tax Preparer
Cowans Income Tax Service
1981.01 - 2023.10
Church Administrator
Welfare Baptist Church
2009.09 - 2021.12
- Directed administrative and secretarial support for pastors, program directors and volunteers at church.
- Published, printed and mailed informative, prayerful newsletters to church members and leadership team.
- Maintained church calendar by collecting information about upcoming events and reserving appropriate spaces for regular meetings and special activities.
- Handled church correspondence, member database and building scheduling.
- Greeted visitors, callers and members of congregation courteously and promptly
- Coordinated office events, seminars and meetings for staff and clients.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for 19 employees.
- Identified opportunities to streamline processes and improve office operations and efficiency.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors and partners supporting administrative operations.
- Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for both clients and personnel.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
Appliance Sales Specialist
Sears
1998.10 - 2008.12
- Explained benefits and features of warranty programs, resulting in consistent add-on sales
- Maintained product knowledge to assist and educate customers on options available.
- Engaged customers using well-honed interpersonal and people skills to determine which appliances best fit needs and preferences.
- Aided customers in locating and purchasing merchandise in store and on website to achieve sales goals.
- Demonstrated features and benefits while assisting customers in making informed decisions based on needs and wants.
- Ascertained displayed merchandise reflected high standards of showroom readiness, operated as intended during demonstrations and remained up-to-date, accurately mirroring manufacturer's current product offering.
- Utilized company software to check item availability in store inventory.
- Operated store equipment to promote safety and reduce injury.
- Relayed information regarding current store promotions, sales and special events to customers.
- Learned and retained vendor and model numbers and adapted as models and specifics changed frequently.
- Drove team revenue totals by bringing in top sales numbers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Forrest College
Anderson, SC09.1969
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Document Preparation
- Records Management
- Corporate Tax Preparation
- Assistant Office Manager
Timeline
Church Administrator
Welfare Baptist Church
2009.09 - 2021.12
Appliance Sales Specialist
Sears
1998.10 - 2008.12
Tax Preparer
Cowans Income Tax Service
1981.01 - 2023.10
High School Diploma -
Forrest College
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