Vanessa Lawley
Ray Torres Construction
Jemison
1
Language
3
years of professional experience
Experienced Tax Preparer skilled in data entry and clerical work, with a background in law enforcement and corrections training. Knowledgeable in federal immigration proceedings and various state and local ordinances. Proficient in public relations, retail management, customer service, and cashiering, bringing a tech-savvy approach to support diverse client needs.
Work History
Office Assistant
1 Year 7 Months- Managed phone calls, emails, and hands on requests for construction operations.
- Organized job files, permits, and project records for accurate document control.
- Created estimates for job sites.
- Collected payments, deposits, bookkeeping, property taxes, etc.
- Scheduled appointments, inspections, and subcontractor follow-ups to support workflow.
- Processed invoices, purchase orders, and expense records with strong attention to detail.
- Transported materials to job sites.
Tax Preparer
2 Years 1 Month- Explained tax outcomes, refund expectations, and payment options in returns.
- Applied updated tax law changes to improve return accuracy and compliance.
- Processed high client LLC'S quarterly taxes, amended returns, etc.
- Assisted Spanish speaking customers with processing immigration documents.
- Assisted Spanish speaking customers processed payments toward penalties for filing late returns.
- Created 1099 documents and created power of attorney documents.
- Organized large accountants, bookkeeping, filing, alphabetical coding, etc.
Tax Preparer
3 Years 1 Month- Interviewed clients to gather financial data and identify applicable deductions and credits.
- Prepared accurate federal and state tax returns using tax software and client documentation.
- Reviewed completed returns for compliance with IRS regulations and filing requirements.
- Explained tax outcomes, refund expectations, and payment options.
- Resolved missing information by following up with clients and verifying supporting documents.
- Assisted clients after tax season was over.
Data Entry Clerk
2 Months- Entered voter registration and document data into county record systems with high accuracy.
- Verified submitted information against source records to resolve discrepancies before processing.
- Indexed and updated public records, maintaining organized digital and paper files.
- Scanned, reviewed, and routed records to support efficient document processing workflows.
- After hours, answered emails with questions about their ballots, the date sent out, return to sender, etc.
- After hours, assisted voters process quick tip registration outdoors, assisted voters in direction to which floor to vote, etc.
- Processed incarcerated inmates' ballots.
- Historically involved in the Election of Trump year 2024
Flagger-Foreman
1 Year 1 Month- Directed traffic through active work zones, maintaining safe vehicle flow around crews and equipment.
- Monitored approaching traffic and adjusted flagging positions to protect workers and motorists.
- Positioned cones, signs, and barricades to establish compliant traffic control setups.
- Communicated with crew members using radios to coordinate lane closures and roadway changes.
- Used work tablets to document job sites, note any hazards, weather conditions, and/or issues with the location of site.
- Followed DOT regulations including OSHA regulations.
- Handled crew to AT&T issues in a professional manner.
Education
High School Diploma
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Alabama Peace Officers Standards & Training - Alabama Peace Officers Standards & Training
- Awarded Class Secretary 2015
Skills
Tax consulting
Spanish speaking abilities
Organization skills
Document preparation
Computer literate
Typing
Accomplishments
- Helped the business grow, by word of mouth, referrals, and quality tax preparation.
- Successfully graduated from Jefferson County Sheriff's Academy. (APOST Certification).
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Office Assistant
Ray Torres Construction
09.2024 - 04.2026Read More
Data Entry Clerk
Los Angeles County Registrar - Recorders Office
09.2024 - 11.2024Read More
Tax Preparer
Taxes and Ez Services
02.2024 - 03.2026Read More
Flagger-Foreman
Star Construction, LLC
08.2023 - 09.2024Read More
Tax Preparer
Jackson Hewitt
12.2022 - 01.2026Read More
Shelby County High School
High School Diploma
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Childersburg Community College
No Degree from Criminal Justice
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Jefferson County Sheriff's Academy
Alabama Peace Officers Standards & Training from Alabama Peace Officers Standards & Training
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