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MICHAEL DEL REAL

Chino,CA

Summary

Experienced Project Associate with a strong background in conducting comprehensive R&D tax credit studies for a diverse clientele. Skilled in analyzing financial records, conducting interviews with technical staff, and reviewing time allocations related to R&D activities. Proficient in preparing detailed client deliverables, including technical narratives and methodology memorandums, ensuring compliance with IRS audit standards. Demonstrated expertise in analyzing gross receipts, qualified research expenses, and operating costs to optimize R&D tax credits. Adept at preparing and filing federal and state tax forms, leveraging historical and current financial data to maximize client benefits. Recognized for strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to navigate complex tax regulations effectively.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Associate

R&D Incentives Group
Los Angeles, CA
08.2022 - Current

Perform Research and Development (R&D) tax credit studies and conduct interviews, prepare client deliverables, review time allocation records associated with employee work tasks, and examine
historical financial data of clients.
• Analyze a wide range of financial data and trends including gross receipts, qualified research expenses, and operating expenses associated with research and development projects
• Develop technical project narratives and methodology memorandums based on client R&D efforts for the purposes of IRS audit
• Prepare federal and state tax forms associated R&D credits utilizing current and historical records of financial data as well as various entity characteristics

Furniture Sales Associate

Macys Department Store
11.2019 - 04.2022
  • Communicated with clients to find and design layout best suited for client needs and location.
  • Assisted customers with signing up for store loyalty programs and provided details about key benefits.
  • Updated customers on scheduled deliveries of furniture to homes.

Sales Associate

Macys Department Store
08.2019 - 11.2019
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.

Sales Associate

Staples
10.2018 - 07.2019
  • Required to stock shelves while also helping customers find things they may need
  • Required to work cash register and ring items up for customers
  • Greeted customers, offered assistance in finding requested items and carried merchandise to checkout line.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.

Education

MBA -

California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
08-2025

Bachelor of Science - Finance

California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
05.2022

Associate of Science - Finance

Mount San Antonio College
Walnut, CA
06.2020

High School Diploma -

Bishop Amat Memorial High School
La Puente, CA
06.2018

Skills

  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Persuasive Selling
  • Sales Trends
  • Customer Service
  • Quotas and Goals
  • Commission Sales
  • Tax Preparation
  • Accounting
  • Microsoft Excel

Timeline

Project Associate

R&D Incentives Group
08.2022 - Current

Furniture Sales Associate

Macys Department Store
11.2019 - 04.2022

Sales Associate

Macys Department Store
08.2019 - 11.2019

Sales Associate

Staples
10.2018 - 07.2019

MBA -

California State University - Long Beach

Bachelor of Science - Finance

California State University - Long Beach

Associate of Science - Finance

Mount San Antonio College

High School Diploma -

Bishop Amat Memorial High School
MICHAEL DEL REAL