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Solita Shy-Wiggins

Covington,GA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Tax Specialist

H&r Block
01.2024 - Current
  • Maintained thorough and current understanding of applicable tax laws.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless communication and coordination on tax-related matters.
  • Reviewed financial statements for accuracy and integrity.
  • Worked with individuals, trusts and companies to manage tax compliance and reporting needs.
  • Collected and submitted required tax payments.
  • Managed tax submissions and made sure all information complied with regulations.
  • Prepared accurate and timely federal, state, and local income tax returns for individuals, businesses, and non-profit organizations.
  • Analyzed financial records to verify accuracy of tax returns.

Senior HR Coordinator

JCPenney Logistics Center
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of labor laws to ensure company policies aligned with regulatory requirements.
  • Reduced time-to-hire by optimizing the recruitment process, utilizing applicant tracking systems and social media networking tools.
  • Enhanced employee retention by implementing effective onboarding processes and regular performance evaluations.
  • Organized internal communication channels such as newsletters or intranet pages to keep employees informed about company news and updates.
  • Supported HR functions with emphasis on record keeping, data entry, and general HR tasks.
  • Maintained human resources information system and kept employee files up to date and accurate.
  • Conducted new employee onboarding and provided ongoing orientation training.
  • Supported employee relations, cultivating retention with welcoming and inclusive work culture.

Quality Assurance Technician

Incora
06.2021 - 01.2023
  • Conducted root cause analyses for identified defects, implementing preventive measures to minimize recurrence rates.
  • Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
  • Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives by actively participating in regular team meetings and sharing insights about potential areas of improvement.
  • Reduced customer complaints with proactive identification of potential issues during routine testing procedures.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all quality-related activities, facilitating easy access to records when needed.
  • Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying defects in the manufacturing process.
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers, working collaboratively to ensure materials met required quality standards.
  • Recorded findings of inspection process, collaborating with quality team to implement corrective actions.

Quality Assurance Lead

Inline Plastics Corp.
06.2016 - 06.2021
  • Mentored junior team members in quality assurance best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Implemented continuous improvement initiatives within the QA team to elevate performance levels consistently across projects over time.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of QA efforts into product development lifecycle.
  • Performed internal audits to maintain operating procedure and regulatory standards compliance.
  • Delivered timely and accurate reports on test results, facilitating informed decision-making for product improvements.
  • Managed testing initiatives, establishing metrics, standards, methodology and necessary testing precautions and scheduling execution.
  • Communicated directly with QA team to resolve user-reported problems and questions.
  • Directed day-to-day quality assurance department activities, establishing rapport with team members to facilitate effective communication and coordination.
  • Created detailed defect reports for clear communication between development teams about identified bugs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Strayer University
Washington, DC
06.2022

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Georgia Perimeter College
Decatur, GA
05.2013

High School Diploma -

Newton High School
Covington, GA
05.2008

Skills

  • Tax Advisory Services
  • Tax Process Improvement
  • Indirect Taxation
  • Documentation skills
  • Reporting skills
  • Strategic Planning
  • Organization skills
  • Verbal/written communication

Timeline

Tax Specialist

H&r Block
01.2024 - Current

Senior HR Coordinator

JCPenney Logistics Center
01.2023 - 01.2024

Quality Assurance Technician

Incora
06.2021 - 01.2023

Quality Assurance Lead

Inline Plastics Corp.
06.2016 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Strayer University

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Georgia Perimeter College

High School Diploma -

Newton High School
Solita Shy-Wiggins