SHEILA MEEKS
RIVIERA BEACH,United States
Summary
Perform highly administrative/secretarial duties that require a broad knowledge of the organization's policies and operations. Motivated Tax Preparer with over 15 years of experience running operations and building clientele for a tax services company. Expert in the preparation of state and federal tax returns for individuals, non-profit organizations, corporations, and partnerships. Client-oriented with a dedication to uncovering unclaimed deductions and maximizing tax refunds. Generate files for new cases. Pull and prepare files for court dates and input documented information into the computer. Prepare transmittal letters, send subpoenas and motions & exhibits list. Analyze revenue, expenditures, activity costs, and other budgeting tasks.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Election Clerk
Supervisor Of Elections
West Palm Beach, FL
03.2008 - Current
- Manage operations at five precincts to ensure the voting process is administered in accordance with Florida Election Law and Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections policies and procedures.
- Process provisional voters, resolve voter challenges, and complete affirmations.
- Complete accurate ballot accounting forms
- Closed five precincts by sealing ballot boxes and turning in votes.
- Coordinated with the six team members to verify proper placement and quantities of ballots and equipment.
- Used EVID to perform data entry and prepare correspondence.
Lead Tax Preparer
Jackson Hewitt
West Palm Beach, FL
12.2007 - Current
- Completed and filed returns with tax departments at local, state and federal levels.
- Reviewed clients tax filing papers thoroughly to determine eligibility for additional tax credits or deductions.
- Maintained complete records of client tax returns and supporting documentation in secured areas.
- Prepared tax returns, extensions, tax planning calculations and write-ups for organizations and entities.
- Offered clients recommendations to reduce tax liabilities.
- Interviewed clients to collect information and gather necessary paperwork prior to preparing tax returns.
- Prepared written responses or tax return amendments to resolve state and federal notices.
- Reviewed available data and compared against tax code to determine exemptions, deductions, and potential liabilities.
Early Learning Operations Specialist
Palm Beach State College
West Palm Beach, United States
07.2006 - Current
- Assist supervisor with budget and expenditure reviews
- Assist external agencies regarding billing
- Perform accounts reconciliation
- Analyze revenue, expenditures, activity costs, and other budgeting tasks
- Prepare and review documents for completeness and accuracy
- Review invoices for accuracy
- Answer vendor inquiries about payment
Administration Assistant II
07.2006 - 02.2019
- Overseeing office functions Assist with budget concerns
- Produce acknowledgment letters Attend special events
- Attend committee meetings to record and produce minutes and summaries Process payroll and office requisitions
- Coordinate activities of support personnel and instructional technology support and services
Legal Secretary
NASD
Boca Raton, United States
05.2000 - 10.2006
- Prepare transmittal letters
- Prepare case packets for new arbitrators and attorneys at the opening of a case and as a replacement
- Send subpoenas, motions, and witness & exhibits list to arbitrators
- Post checks
- Send "Closed Awards" to the District office.
Education
MBA - Leadership And Management
Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Supervision and Management
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL05.2019
Associate of Arts - Paralegal
Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL10.2004
Non- matriculated courses: Business Law, Legal Procedures, and Stenography Certificates: Cultural Competency Training Program and Bridges Out of Poverty Overview Curriculum: FBLA - PBL, NHMBC-Usher - Legal Secretary
Career Institute of Florida
West Palm Beach, FL12.1994
Skills
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Skills:
- MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, MS Publisher, MS Access, Internet,
- Panthernet, ten (10)-Key by Touch (20, 000 keystrokes), Stenograph and office machines -
- Typing 65/70 wpm Detailed oriented, great internal and external customer service skills,
- Good verbal, and written communication skills, organized and multi-tasking skills
- Election data accountability
- Budget Management
- Interpersonal Communication
Certification
Cultural Competency Training Program and Bridges Out of Poverty Overview
Timeline
Election Clerk
Supervisor Of Elections
03.2008 - Current
Lead Tax Preparer
Jackson Hewitt
12.2007 - Current
Early Learning Operations Specialist
Palm Beach State College
07.2006 - Current
Administration Assistant II
07.2006 - 02.2019
Legal Secretary
NASD
05.2000 - 10.2006
MBA - Leadership And Management
Lynn University
Bachelor of Science - Supervision and Management
Palm Beach State College
Associate of Arts - Paralegal
Keiser University
Non- matriculated courses: Business Law, Legal Procedures, and Stenography Certificates: Cultural Competency Training Program and Bridges Out of Poverty Overview Curriculum: FBLA - PBL, NHMBC-Usher - Legal Secretary
Career Institute of Florida