SHERRY WATSON
La Vergne,TN
Summary
Detail-oriented Tax Advisor skilled in tax compliance and process improvement, analyzing financial records to deliver strategic tax guidance. Professional Event Security Specialist focused on maintaining safety through effective crowd control, conflict resolution, and emergency response, fostering secure environments and ensuring reliable teamwork.
Committed Security Supervisor with integrity, honesty, and dedication. Strong knowledge of first-aid and emergency situation protocols. Quick-learning and highly professional in all situations.
Organized professional with several-year background in preparing state and federal tax returns for all types of clients. Considered practical, adaptable, and highly communicative. Seek to bring talents to well-established company. .
Alert security professional offering demonstrated success in leadership and security measures. Driven to utilize a resourceful nature and grace under pressure to lead in challenging situations. Eager to bring value to new team by offering several years of successful security management.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Master Tax Advisor
HR Block
01.1993 - Current
- Conducted in-depth reviews of client files, ensuring accuracy and adherence to IRS guidelines before submission.
- Assessed client tax situations to determine best filing options.
- Reviewed clients' tax filings to identify eligibility for additional tax credits or deductions, maximizing their potential refunds.
- Advised small business owners on tax management best practices, ensuring compliance while fostering growth.
- Provided tailored recommendations to clients for reducing tax liabilities based on their financial situations.
- Communicated with clients regarding tax situations, providing guidance on financial decisions.
- Analyzed financial records to verify accuracy of tax returns.
- Completed and filed returns with tax departments at local, state, and federal levels.
- Prepared tax returns, extensions, tax planning calculations, and write-ups for organizations and entities.
- Prepared tax returns for clients in various industries according to government regulations and requirements.
- Researched complex tax issues utilizing online resources and professional tax software.
- Identified potential audit red flags, proactively reducing risk of IRS audits for clients.
- Communicated with the IRS and other government organizations on behalf of clients to resolve tax preparation issues.
- Analyzed financial documents to accurately reflect client information on tax returns.
- Analyzed client financial information to determine optimal tax solutions.
- Explained complex financial information related to taxation to clients in a comprehensive manner.
- Reviewed and prepared individual and business tax returns accurately.
- Provided expert tax advice to clients on complex tax issues.
- Evaluated proposed legislation impacting existing business operations from a taxation perspective.
- Managed tax returns, extensions and tax planning calculations.
- Participated in meetings with third-party auditors regarding corporate taxation issues.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state tax regulations consistently.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on tax preparation processes.
- Organized and managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
Supervisor
Best Security Services
01.2019 - 12.2025
- Led team of security personnel, providing training and mentorship to enhance overall performance.
- Organized regular training sessions and motivational meetings to improve team morale and performance.
- Maintained high safety standards to ensure secure workplace for all employees and visitors.
- Monitored shift changes and managed opening and closing of location to ensure operational effectiveness.
Bankrutcy Specialist
Community Health Systems, CHS
05.2009 - 04.2021
- Conducted detailed financial analyses to assess clients'' eligibility for various debt relief options such as Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcies.
- Reviewed financial documents for accuracy, identified discrepancies, and recommended actionable solutions.
- Conducted detailed financial analyses to evaluate clients' eligibility for debt relief options, including Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies.
- Filed documents with bankruptcy courts within expected timeframes to prevent delays.
- Improved client satisfaction through prompt and precise processing of bankruptcy cases.
Title Examier
State of Tennessee
09.1986 - 08.1999
- Conducted thorough title searches, verifying property ownership to mitigate potential claims.
- Analyzed legal documents for accuracy, ensuring compliance with state regulations to uphold legal standards.
- Reduced errors in title examinations through diligent verification of property records and legal descriptions.
- Coordinated with stakeholders, resolving title discrepancies to facilitate seamless transactions.
- Trained junior examiners on best practices in title examination processes and state guidelines.
- Kept up-to-date with state and federal regulations to prevent errors and fraud.
Education
Associate of Science -
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TNDiploma -
Nashville State Community College
Nashville, TNSkills
- Tax advisory
- Local taxation
- Process improvement
- Compliance expertise
- Client relationship management
- Tax audit prevention
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Project coordination
- Tax resolution strategies
- Compliance monitoring
- Multi-state filing
- Tax strategy
- Team leadership
- Threat assessment
- Detail orientation
- Crowd management
- Guest screening
- Public safety awareness
- Problem-solving aptitude
Timeline
Supervisor
Best Security Services
01.2019 - 12.2025
Bankrutcy Specialist
Community Health Systems, CHS
05.2009 - 04.2021
Master Tax Advisor
HR Block
01.1993 - Current
Title Examier
State of Tennessee
09.1986 - 08.1999
Associate of Science -
Tennessee State University
Diploma -
Nashville State Community College