Collaborative leader partners with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
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Shirley Jamison
Arverne,New York
Summary
Overview
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Liberty Tax ServiceFar Rockaway, NY
Tax Preparer, (Level II)
12.2014 - Current
Job overview
- As a level two tax preparer conducted client interviews using a government supplied checklist as well as prepared individual income tax returns, using 1040’s with forms and schedules such as 2106, 8829, EIC, schedules A, B, C, D, &E,1040-EZ and 1040-A’s.
- Key points are that I was able to answer basic tax questions and issues related to client returns and complete paperwork for Refund Anticipation Loans and other bank products.
- Completed and filed returns with tax departments at local, state, and federal levels.
- Identified potential audit red flags to minimize risk of IRS audits.
Loving Arms Inc.Florence, SC
Director, (Acting)
02.2015 - 09.2015
Job overview
- Interim Director for the opening of an additional basic center for Loving Arms Inc.
- Duties included setting up appointments and hiring contractors to get the home in compliance with South Carolina licensing compliance rules.
- Duties also included interviewing and hiring staff, training my replacement, payroll and training additional employees.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
JMB Home Health Training SchoolFar Rockaway, NY
Executive Office Assistant
07.2012 - 03.2013
Job overview
- As an executive office assistant my basic duty was making the life of the CEO easier.
- I served as the gate keeper.
- I prepared well researched and accurate documents: managed busy calendars; and efficiently handled daily office tasks.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Updated and maintained confidential databases and records.
- Greeted arriving visitors, determined nature and purpose of visit and directed individuals to appropriate destinations.
Family Dollar Stores Inc.Mt. Vernon, NY
Store Manager
02.2005 - 03.2012
Job overview
- Always met and consistently exceeded daily sales quotas.
- Implemented inventory control that drastically reduced theft.
- I managed the careers and payroll of eight employees which included hiring staff and staff terminations.
- Instituted weekly staff meeting to provide constructive feedback and monitor productivity.
Berkeley County SchoolsGoose Creek, SC
Teacher Assistant
07.2001 - 03.2010
Job overview
- Hired as a Substitute teacher and promoted the same year as a Teaching Assistant.
- Duties included assisting in planning and development of Individual Education Plans to maximize student’s potential.
- Qualifications included being skilled at defusing children with emotional crises.
Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth
Family and Youth Specialist
12.1997 - 05.2001
Job overview
- As a Family Youth specialist provided direct case management services to foster youth and their families.
- Responsible for responding to life and death situations as part of the on call emergency team, conducted parent / child education sessions to help prevent further abuse and neglect.
- Supervised foster parents and provided training for foster parent licensure.
- Administered outreach services to underserved communities, increasing enrollment by 90%.
Education
Strayer UniversityCharleston, SC
MBA from Business Administration And Management
03.2012
University Overview
Benedict CollegeColumbia, SC
Bachelor of Science from Recreation
12.1989
University Overview
Long Island City High SchoolLong Island City, NY
High School Diploma
06.1982
University Overview
Skills
- Relationship building
- Conflict resolution
- Client relations
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Team building
- Verbal and written communication
- Crisis management
- Coaching and mentoring
- Issues resolution
Timeline
Director, (Acting)
Loving Arms Inc.
02.2015 - 09.2015
Tax Preparer, (Level II)
Liberty Tax Service
12.2014 - Current
Executive Office Assistant
JMB Home Health Training School
07.2012 - 03.2013
Store Manager
Family Dollar Stores Inc.
02.2005 - 03.2012
Teacher Assistant
Berkeley County Schools
07.2001 - 03.2010
Family and Youth Specialist
Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth
12.1997 - 05.2001
Strayer University
MBA from Business Administration And Management
Benedict College
Bachelor of Science from Recreation
Long Island City High School
High School Diploma
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