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Maria Hinojosa

Sugar Land

Summary

Detail-oriented Tax Preparer with 10 years of experience in tax preparation and also great Customer Service skills

Quick to build rapport with clients leading to long-term business relationships.

Objective: A position that will allow me the ability to use my written and verbal bi-lingual communicational skills to contribute to the overall efficiency of any organization


Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Tax Preparer

Colbertball Tax Service
12.2015 - 04.2025
  • Maintained high levels of confidentiality when dealing with sensitive client information, fostering trust and loyalty among clients.
  • Analyzed financial records to verify accuracy of tax returns.
  • Provided exceptional customer service during peak tax season by remaining calm under pressure and addressing client concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Increased client satisfaction by providing accurate and timely tax preparation services.
  • Built strong rapport with clients through clear communication and regular updates on the status of their tax filings.

Experience on multiple tax forms such as

1040

1040X

Schedule A (Form 1040) Itemized deductions

Schedule C (form 1040) Profit and Loss

1099 NEC and Misc, 1099G, 1099R,1098T

Customer Service Representative

Progressive Insurance
05.2024 - 12.2024

Developed rapport with customers by maintaining clear communication lines, fostering trust, and demonstrating empathy.

  • Reduced response time by implementing efficient processes for handling customer requests and concerns.
  • Provided excellent customer service by responding to their requests and making sure they were satisfied and that all their questions were answered before disconnecting the call

Dispatch Coordinator

Commercial Kitchen Parts and Services
06.2021 - 01.2022
  • Developed strong relationships with clients by providing consistent updates on shipment statuses and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Streamlined communication between drivers, customers, and management for improved customer satisfaction.
  • Mitigated potential conflicts between drivers or customers by acting as a liaison during high-pressure situations.
  • Collaborated with warehouse staff to prioritize shipments based on urgency and importance.
  • Implemented GPS tracking system, improving route accuracy and minimizing delivery times.

Dispatcher

Good Team Appliance Repairs
03.2018 - 06.2021
  • Managed high-stress situations calmly and effectively, ensuring timely assistance to those in need.
  • Communicated with drivers to coordinate timely delivery of services and materials.
  • Directed dispatching, routing, and tracking of 10 fleet vehicles.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to callers, remaining empathetic and patient during emergencies.
  • Tracked delivery progress to identify possible delays and provide real-time updates to customers.
  • Collaborated with service technicians to identify necessary parts for repairs, minimizing downtime.

Education

GED -

McAllen High School
McAllen, TX

Certificate -

South Texas Vo-Tech
McAllen, TX

Certificate -

South Texas College
McAllen, TX

Skills

  • Organization skills
  • Document preparation
  • Income tax preparation
  • Local, state, and federal tax returns
  • Tax return preparation
  • Data inputting
  • Data gathering
  • Tax law compliance
  • Tax audit procedures
  • Tax deductions optimization
  • Individual tax returns

Languages

English
Professional Working
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Customer Service Representative

Progressive Insurance
05.2024 - 12.2024

Dispatch Coordinator

Commercial Kitchen Parts and Services
06.2021 - 01.2022

Dispatcher

Good Team Appliance Repairs
03.2018 - 06.2021

Tax Preparer

Colbertball Tax Service
12.2015 - 04.2025

GED -

McAllen High School

Certificate -

South Texas Vo-Tech

Certificate -

South Texas College