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Rebekah Clanton

Rebekah Clanton

Brownstown,MI

Summary

Enterprising, and self-motivated. Successful Owner/Operator with expertise Tax Preparation/Planning/IRS conflict resolution. Dedicated leader maintains professional relationships. Strategic thinker and tactical decision maker with passion for developing and training leaders. Experience with identifying, de-escalating and solving problems. Creative ideas in project development Multi-site management experience.

Overview

46
46
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner-Operator

Becklan Tax Service
01.2020 - Current
  • Tax Preparation
  • Tax Planning.
  • Versed in conflict resolution with with IRS
  • Proficient in special tax like self-employed, clergy, and military, K1statements

Started this business from the ground up during Covid Pandemic while other tax offices were closing their doors. 99% client return rate for three years.

Church Ministries Director

Woodland Church
01.2005 - Current
  • Leadership and supervision of 6 departments (Creative Arts, Women's, Children's, Benevolence, Office personnel
  • Responsibilities include directing over 200 volunteers, recruiting and training, scheduling, annual calendar planning and budgets for each department
  • Event Planning - Planning, facilitating, staffing and budget for community events as well as in house events
  • Payroll and Accounts Payable. Streamlined operations and responsible for contract negotiations for office equipment leasing and services
  • Monitored expenditures to mitigate risk of overages.

Tax Specialist

McDonald Financial Group
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Client tax preparation
  • Tax planning
  • IRS conflict resolution
  • Life and Health Insurance licensed

Assisted clients in tax planning. Worked in coordination with Financial Advisors to help clients reach investment and retirement goals with emphasis on tax implications.

Multi-site Manager

H&R Block
01.2013 - 01.2018
  • Responsible for Managing multiple offices, oversite of multiple employees, scheduling, reaching office goals and benchmarks
  • Worked with area director during pre-tax season to interview new hires
  • Assistant instructor for Tax Preparer certification class
  • Represented company in community at various business events as a part of marketing
  • Did tax presentations for area businesses and for self-employed individuals
  • Specialized in Clergy returns.

Registered Tax Preparer

H&R Block
01.2008 - 01.2013
  • Specialized in Schedule C – Self Employed Returns and Clergy Returns

Administrative Assistant

Macon College
01.1983 - 01.1986
  • Administrative Assistant to the Vice Chair of Adult Education

Dental Practice Office Manager

H.Y. Tillman, DDS PC
01.1980 - 01.1983
  • Patient Scheduling, Billing, Accounts Receivable, Insurance claims and coding

Administrative Secretary

Evangel Assembly of God Church
01.1978 - 01.1980
  • Executive Administrative Assistant
  • Weekly Report
  • 15+ phone calls daily
  • Calendar scheduling
  • Mail outs

Education

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL
10.2014

MBA - Organizational Leadership

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH
12.2024

Skills

  • Management Team Building
  • Data Management
  • Schedule Management
  • Volunteer Recruitment and Training
  • Event Planning
  • Budget Management
  • Public Speaking
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Decision-Making
  • MS Office
  • Critical Thinking
  • Verbal Communication
  • Team building
  • Attention to Detail
  • Flexible and Adaptable

Certification

  • Life Insurance License State of Michigan
  • Power BI Certification – Microsoft Spreadsheets
  • Microsoft Excel for Accountants
  • RTTP – IRS Registered Tax Preparer – PTIN registered
  • Strategic Analysis Certification

Hobbies

  • accomplished musician
  • avid gardener
  • loves travel

Additional Information

Experienced in team developing which includes recruiting and training volunteers.

Timeline

Owner-Operator

Becklan Tax Service
01.2020 - Current

Tax Specialist

McDonald Financial Group
01.2018 - 01.2020

Multi-site Manager

H&R Block
01.2013 - 01.2018

Registered Tax Preparer

H&R Block
01.2008 - 01.2013

Church Ministries Director

Woodland Church
01.2005 - Current

Administrative Assistant

Macon College
01.1983 - 01.1986

Dental Practice Office Manager

H.Y. Tillman, DDS PC
01.1980 - 01.1983

Administrative Secretary

Evangel Assembly of God Church
01.1978 - 01.1980

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership

Southeastern University

MBA - Organizational Leadership

Southern New Hampshire University
Rebekah Clanton