Technology Specialist

• May 2018 - Present

Casino Party Dealer

• Jun 2017 - Present

Dedicated dealer at casino night themed party events. Responsible for dealing Texas Hold ‘Em poker and/or Blackjack in a lively party setting. Trusted to enforce game and party rules, keep the game moving at a reasonable pace, and ensure as much as possible that all party guests are enjoying the event.•Maintain control of the table, gaming chips and company equipment•Ensure that the game flows smoothly and any disputes or questions are answered fairly and in a timely manner•Act as a teacher for guests who are not familiar with the table games, helping to ensure they can enjoy the event•Assist with setup and breakdown/removal of company equipment for each event if and as necessary•Help players and less experienced dealers with questions to reduce workload of event manager

Event Auditor

• Mar 2017 - Present

Test Driver

• Sep 2017 - Feb 2018

Over the road test driving for future model cars, pickup trucks and SUVs from various manufacturers. Driving on a variety of surfaces at varied speeds and in varied conditions. •Testing various features of vehicles and/or overall driving experience•Driving solo or in a small convoy of 2-4 vehicles on a specific, set route•Maintain cleanliness of test vehicles inside and out•At the end of each shift, completing reports and documenting results of tests and any issues with the vehicles

Associate Tax Accountant

• Nov 2015 - Nov 2016

Responsible for timely and accurate electronic filing of monthly, semiannual and annual sales and use tax returns for several different Dish-owned companies in many different jurisdictions, totaling 350-500 returns per month. Additionally responsible for maintaining current resale certificates and tax exempt compliance for retail partners and initial tax exempt setup for new retail partners. Also worked with the Purchasing team to create, track, release and receive purchase orders as necessary for sales and use tax-related services and the invoices associated with those POs and vendors.•Created Excel spreadsheet tools to assist in filing returns that saved 1-5 hours of work per month•Performed month-end bank reconciliations for electronically filed tax returns and documented any discrepancies according to policy to ensure they were corrected•Identified retail partners who were charged sales tax incorrectly and passed monthly lists to the Tax Adjustment team for redress, as well as creating monthly lists of retail partners who would save $100/month or more by providing resale certificates for tax exemption•Served on Tax Education Committee, helping to plan, organize and convene lunch-and-learn sessions with continuing education webinars relating to current issues in sales and use tax•Assisted with scanning several years of past resale certificates and organizing for long term electronic record storage•Cross-trained to support coworkers when time permitted

Portfolio Accountant

• Aug 2014 - Mar 2015

Contract position. Responsible for daily, monthly, quarterly and annual reconciliation and reporting of commingled pools and/or separate/institutional investment accounts. Analyzed data to identify potential issues and performed research to develop appropriate solutions. Ensured that required records were maintained and stored according to official retention policy. Developed and maintained procedures for all work performed. Assisted in finding opportunities for process improvement and departmental efficiency.•Initial contract was for 2-3 months, extended to 7 months.•Performed bank reconciliations for assigned funds/accounts. Analyzed custodian data against accounting system and developed and communicated appropriate solutions for any potential problems.•Prepared and communicated scheduled and ad-hoc reporting for internal and external customers.

Accounts Payable Analyst

• Apr 2011 - Aug 2014

Responsibilities included processing invoices from assigned vendors and resolution of any problems in the payment process. Acted as point of contact for vendors for all questions relating to payment. Assisted in preparing data reports for month-end accruals.•Developed and maintained a complex Excel spreadsheet template for weekly reports regarding problem invoices and purchase orders. Integrated data from multiple sources into one accessible report. Added automation, formatting and new features as necessary. This report grew from being used as an aid in weekly A/P meetings to have multiple uses across several company departments. Trained others in the use of this template to create weekly reports.•Earned Accounts Payable Specialist with Distinction certification from the Accounts Payable Network.•Acted as a mentor for less experienced coworkers; answered policy and procedure questions and assisted with minor computer issues.

Legal Assistant

• Mar 2010 - Apr 2011

Contract position with consumer bankruptcy law firm. Reviewed and analyzed client files for completeness and accuracy. Prepared and filed court documents and pleadings and was responsible for correspondence. This work required extensive use of Microsoft Word and specialized bankruptcy software.•Created and implemented a new filing system for closed and inactive bankruptcy cases. Wrote and implemented procedures for maintaining this new file system, and used Microsoft Excel to create an easily-updated archival database of closed and inactive cases for reference and retrieval.

English Instructor

• Nov 2008 - Feb 2010

Taught English to exceptional elementary and middle school children in a private after-school English academy in South Korea. The application and selection process for this position lasted several months and involved applicants from at least five different countries. Students attending this school are screened for language aptitude and many would be considered “gifted” in the United States.•Initial contract was for a one-year period, remained on-job for an additional quarter at the request of the school’s director.•Resided in a Korean apartment building with no other English-speaking residents and navigated everyday life in a foreign society where very little English is spoken.