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SHELTON SCOTT

Chicago,IL

Summary

Diligent Tax Professional with strong problem-solving abilities, attention to details, and excellent communication skills. Experienced with tax document preparation and client support.

Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Tax Preparer, Assistant

H&R Block
01.2025 - 04.2025
  • Assisted senior tax preparers in completing complex returns, ensuring compliance with all regulations.
  • Delivered outstanding customer service with day-to-day operations such as appointment scheduling and answering phone enquiries effectively.
  • Utilized tax software to efficiently complete individual and business returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
  • Supported clients in gathering relevant financial information, enabling accurate tax return filings.
  • Met strict deadlines by efficiently managing time and prioritizing tasks during peak tax season periods.
  • Developed a comprehensive understanding of various forms, schedules, and filing requirements as part of ongoing professional development efforts within the role of Tax Preparer Assistant.


Content Copywriter, Researcher

The Art of Silvette Coffee Table Book
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Co-wrote 196-page book about the history and art of two prominent 20th century portrait artists, Ellis Silvette and his son, David Silvette.
  • Features expert storytelling, showcasing research and editing skills; Page content written to specific wordcount to fit space.
  • Displays over 100 paintings, photos, news articles and correspondence from their famous sitters, which included Thomas Edison, Harvey Firestone, and F. Scott Fitzgerald.
  • Gives readers an intimate and insightful perspective of the artists and the times they lived in.

Remote Copywriter, Branding Consultant

Sullenberger Aviation Museum
01.2021 - 01.2024
  • Co-created branding platform for “Miracle on the Hudson” museum rebuilding campaign; developed optimized website content, social media videos, newsletter postings; engaged key stakeholders while museum was closed for reconstruction, helped drive Capital Fundraising Campaign which successfully raised over $30 million.
  • Conceptualized and produced high quality video for Museum Renaming Announcement event; covered by major news media, including Good Morning America and MSNBC; garnered 206 mentions for 33 million impressions.
  • Increased brand awareness through the creation of compelling content for website landing pages, blog posts, and email newsletters.

Senior Copywriter

Geometry Global
03.2017 - 11.2018
  • Developed impactful marketing campaigns for Dannon Yogurt brands including Oikos, Light & Fit, and Danimals; improved brand perception, trail/sales at retail, and benefits for Danimal Yo-tube campaign by achieving more than 342K impressions for social media posts, over 5M impressions for digital display ads, as well as 303K emails sent & 44K emails opened.
  • Co-authored successful execution of major Oikos NFL Flavor Draft sweepstakes campaign; outperformed client expectations with more than 74K sweeps as well as increase of 3.2 in sales penetration for Oikos Flavor Draft sweepstakes campaign.
  • Created high-impact messaging for marketing media, contributing to increases in revenues and market share.
  • Mentored junior copywriters, improving their skills and contributing to a more productive work environment.

Associated Creative Director, Freelance

Burrell Communications Group
01.2016 - 02.2017
  • Played key role in brainstorming sessions;provided high-value copywriting for 2017 RAV4 national online videos and television advertisements.
  • Developed "Inner City Outdoors" TV spots for RAV4 Toyota African American 2016/2017 campaign; ensured client and customer satisfaction.
  • Enhanced brand recognition by developing innovative marketing campaigns and visually compelling designs.
  • Monitored industry trends to keep creative materials fresh and engaging.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and seamless execution.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Advertising

School of Visual Arts
New York, NY

Skills

  • Tax Forms Preparation
  • Attention to Details
  • Proofreading
  • Customer Service
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Time Management
  • Social Media Content
  • Marketing / Advertising
  • Tax research
  • Data entry proficiency
  • Verbal/written communication

Career Break Statement

December 2018 - March 2021

Laid off due to internal changes and client restructure. Relocated to UK with British wife to help care for ailing parent while pursuing various remote independent contractor opportunities.


Timeline

Tax Preparer, Assistant

H&R Block
01.2025 - 04.2025

Content Copywriter, Researcher

The Art of Silvette Coffee Table Book
01.2024 - 06.2024

Remote Copywriter, Branding Consultant

Sullenberger Aviation Museum
01.2021 - 01.2024

Senior Copywriter

Geometry Global
03.2017 - 11.2018

Associated Creative Director, Freelance

Burrell Communications Group
01.2016 - 02.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Advertising

School of Visual Arts

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