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SHEANA HICKS

Chicago,IL
SHEANA HICKS

Summary

Organized and dedicated Customer & Administrative Support Specialist with proven track record of providing exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments.

Overview

10
years of professional experience

Work History

C.H. Robinson

Associate Operations Coordinator
01.2022 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Maintained and prioritized to-do-list and followed up to complete tasks on-time.
  • Communicated with internal personnel to provide status updates for both shipping and receiving dates.
  • Collaborated with peers and other business areas to leverage best practices.
  • Boosted customer experiences by delivering superior customer service, issue resolution and merchandising.
  • Submitted quote requests to suppliers to determine best rates for organization.
  • Monitored progress of variety of projects to resolve issues that arose.

Blueprint Logistics Corporation

Executive Administrator
10.2019 - 12.2021

Job overview

  • Prepared and distributed memos describing company's administrative policies and procedures to all staff members.
  • Processed employee expense reports quickly to prevent delays in payouts.
  • Managed day-to-day development issues.
  • Observed all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations.
  • Streamlined workflow.
  • Oversaw HR training, coaching, mentoring and staff retention.

Rapid Displays Inc.

Sales & Use Tax Administrator
12.2018 - 10.2019

Job overview

  • Gathered, prepared and consolidated tax related information for all sales.
  • Analyze and evaluate tax certificates.
  • Analyze tax obligations & recommend measures to optimize processes.
  • Prepare tax related reports.
  • Maintain sales data records.
  • Train Accounting Operations staff respectively.


Independent Contractor
Sacramento, CA

Retail Merchandiser
11.2016 - 09.2017

Job overview

  • Established strong vendor relationships to maintain and support business.
  • Designed displays to deliver interactive, engaging, and memorable store experiences for shoppers.
  • Trained store personnel on product features to drive sales and increase product awareness.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
  • Managed inventory levels and product rotation to maximize sales and minimize out-of-stock items.
  • Stocked shelves to match planogram images and instructions.

AffordaTax Prep LLC
Sacramento, CA

Tax Consultant
10.2014 - 05.2016

Job overview

  • Furnished taxpayers with sufficient information and advice to facilitate correct tax form completion.
  • Interviewed clients to obtain additional information on taxable income, deductible expenses and allowances.
  • Checked data input and verified totals on forms prepared by others to detect errors in arithmetic, data entry or procedures.
  • Used appropriate adjustments, deductions and credits to keep client's taxes to minimum.
  • Facilitated communication between clients and tax authorities.
  • Completed and filed returns with tax departments at local, state, and federal levels.

State Of California Franchise Tax Board
Sacramento, CA

Tax Technician
08.2013 - 06.2014

Job overview

  • Provide customer service in a contact center environment.
  • Answer questions regarding tax filing & delinquent tax issues.
  • Explain general tax law & the basis of assessments.
  • Handle liability disputes & establish installment agreements.
  • Explain levy related activities & request account adjustments.
  • Able to deal with and de-escalate callers & apply quality customer service objectives.

State Of California Franchise Tax Board
Sacramento, CA

Key Data Operator
03.2013 - 07.2013

Job overview

  • High volume data entry in production based environment.
  • Keying and verifying taxpayer information into database using KFI (Key From Image software).
  • 10 key by touch.
  • 9,000 key strokes per hour.

Education

American River College
Sacramento, CA

Associate of Arts from Business Administration And Management

University Overview

Skills

  • Process Implementation
  • Employee Database Management
  • Administrative Management Abilities
  • Vendor Engagement
  • Customer Care
  • Records Organization and Management
  • Training Junior Team Members
  • Process Development and Streamlining
  • Administrative Support

Timeline

Associate Operations Coordinator
C.H. Robinson
01.2022 - 01.2023
Executive Administrator
Blueprint Logistics Corporation
10.2019 - 12.2021
Sales & Use Tax Administrator
Rapid Displays Inc.
12.2018 - 10.2019
Retail Merchandiser
Independent Contractor
11.2016 - 09.2017
Tax Consultant
AffordaTax Prep LLC
10.2014 - 05.2016
Tax Technician
State Of California Franchise Tax Board
08.2013 - 06.2014
Key Data Operator
State Of California Franchise Tax Board
03.2013 - 07.2013
American River College
Associate of Arts from Business Administration And Management
SHEANA HICKS