Naven Fowler
Mechanicville,NY
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Assistant - Office of Internal Affairs
New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
Albany, NY
02.2023 - Current
- Supported Criminal Investigators in cases involving white-collar crime, tax secrecy violations, and employee conflicts of interest.
- Conducted bank reconciliations and analyzed digital activity for fraud investigations, including internet history and social media background checks.
- Handled taxpayer inquiries related to fraud, misconduct, and verification of Department communications.
- Responded to internal reports concerning taxpayer threats, on-site incidents, and suspected fraud.
Student Assistant - Bureau of Internal Audit
New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
Albany, NY
10.2022 - 08.2025
- Partnered with internal auditors to conduct risk assessments and performance audits across departmental units, identifying control weaknesses and recommending improvements to ensure regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
- Drafted audit reports with actionable recommendations and developed follow-up implementation status reports to verify corrective actions were completed.
- Contributed to the planning and execution of audits by analyzing policy documentation, operational data, and internal procedures.
- Oversaw administrative functions including onboarding/offboarding staff and quality reviewers, processing IT support tickets and time-off requests, and maintaining organized digital and physical records.
Business Office Intern
Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District
Waterford, NY
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Processed biweekly payroll and verified employee compensation records for accuracy and compliance.
- Entered and reconciled school-tax check payments using the NVision financial system.
- Audited health insurance billing statements to ensure alignment with employee coverage and district costs; collaborated with the transportation manager to draft preliminary bus routes for the following academic year.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology, Minor in Sustainability
SUNY University At Albany
Albany, NY06-2026
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NY01-2023
Skills
- LawManager Pro: Law enforcement case management software
- TeamMate & TeamMate: Audit and workpaper management systems
- E-MPIRE: NYS tax processing and compliance system
- NVision: Payroll and financial management system
- TimePiece: Time and attendance tracking tool
Hobbies and Interests
Owner of Upstate Exotic Reptiles, specializing in breeding high-quality leopard gecko genetics with a focus on genetic diversity and responsible husbandry. Maintain a diverse reptile collection and actively promote reptile care and conservation through educational presentations at schools and reptile expos.
Timeline
Student Assistant - Office of Internal Affairs
New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
02.2023 - Current
Student Assistant - Bureau of Internal Audit
New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
10.2022 - 08.2025
Business Office Intern
Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District
08.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Biology, Minor in Sustainability
SUNY University At Albany
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Hudson Valley Community College