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Work History
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Rafael Rivera

Summary

Knowledgeable Taxpayer Services Specialist 2 seeking to use my extensive training and real-world experience to assist other Taxation and Finance employees in providing high-quality customer service to New York State taxpayers and to discharge their duties in an efficient and responsible manner


Graduate of CDL School in Menands, NY, with a clean driving record as well as hazmat and tanker endorsements seeking employment as part-time driver.


Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Taxpayer Services Specialist 2

New York State Taxation And Finance
11.2024 - Current
  • Trained new team members, sharing best practices and ensuring consistent service standards across the department.
  • Streamlined service processes for increased efficiency and improved customer experiences.
  • Fostered a positive work environment that encouraged collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement among team members.
  • Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.

Driver Tank Exchange

BlueRhino/Ferrellgas
03.2024 - Current
  • Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
  • Drove safely in various weather and road conditions to avoid accidents.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
  • Navigated challenging weather conditions safely while maintaining on-time delivery performance rates.
  • Secures, transport, delivers, and unloads propane tanks to and from specified destinations and customers.

• Deliver 150 – 200, propane tanks.

Tax Compliance Agent 2

New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
12.2019 - 11.2024
  • Extensive driving and travel throughout Northeastern New York assisting taxpayers to comply with NYS tax regulations
  • Supervise and assist tax compliance representatives with complex cases in excess of $30,000 to approve payment arrangements and responsible person assessment requests
  • Monitor live and prerecorded performance vendor calls for quality assurance purposes and training
  • Access Office of NYS Comptroller and LexisNexis for asset and address verification and to request unclaimed funds
  • Special projects as assigned by Tax Compliance Manager 2

Tax Compliance Agent 1

New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
01.2013 - 12.2019
  • Aggressive collection measures including business and vehicle seizures
  • Clear and concise documentation of case contact and requests for supervisory review
  • Maintain the confidentiality of all taxpayer information when in direct communication or in the presence of third parties

Tax Compliance Quality Coach

New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
12.2011 - 01.2013

Tax Compliance Representative 2

New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
04.2010 - 12.2011

Tax Compliance Representative 1

New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
01.2007 - 04.2010
  • (Spanish Language)

Student Loan Representative 1

New York State Higher Education
09.2006 - 01.2007
  • (Spanish Language)

Education

Graduate of CDL School -

CDL School
Menands, NY
11-2023

Skills

  • Class A CDL automatic
  • Valid Driver's license
  • Clean driving record
  • Hazmat and Tanker endorsements
  • TWIC

References

  • Robert Mezzatesta, District Manager at BlueRhino, (607)215-1270
  • Jason Bowers, Tax Compliance Manager 1, jason.bowers@tax.ny.gov, (518) 937-9657

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Taxpayer Services Specialist 2

New York State Taxation And Finance
11.2024 - Current

Driver Tank Exchange

BlueRhino/Ferrellgas
03.2024 - Current

Tax Compliance Agent 2

New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
12.2019 - 11.2024

Tax Compliance Agent 1

New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
01.2013 - 12.2019

Tax Compliance Quality Coach

New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
12.2011 - 01.2013

Tax Compliance Representative 2

New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
04.2010 - 12.2011

Tax Compliance Representative 1

New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
01.2007 - 04.2010

Student Loan Representative 1

New York State Higher Education
09.2006 - 01.2007

Graduate of CDL School -

CDL School
Rafael Rivera