Experience

Van Elkins & Associates, CPAs

• United States
• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CPA Tax Associate

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  •Completing individual & business tax returns to satisfy client and firm goals •Skilled at bookkeeping with Quickbooks software •Communicated with all clients via email, phone & in person in addressing their concerns •Completing individual & business tax returns to satisfy client and firm goals •Skilled at bookkeeping with Quickbooks software •Communicated with all clients via email, phone & in person in addressing their concerns



Powers Properties

• Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

• Founder & CEO of Powers Properties

  • Jan 2021 - Present



Metro Transport Group

• United States
• Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Accountant

  • Nov 2021 - Jun 2022

  • Accounting tasks given to me by the CFO were completed in an excellent manner • Tasks included preparing & reviewing financial statements, managing asset & depreciation information via Fixed Asset program, preparing or completing tax forms like personal property taxes, IFTA, Ad Valorem, etc. • Accounting tasks given to me by the CFO were completed in an excellent manner • Tasks included preparing & reviewing financial statements, managing asset & depreciation information via Fixed Asset program, preparing or completing tax forms like personal property taxes, IFTA, Ad Valorem, etc.



Lawhorn CPA Group, LLC

• United States
• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CPA Tax Associate

  • Feb 2020 - Nov 2021

  •Completed large amounts of individual & business tax returns to satisfy client and firm goals •Skilled at light bookkeeping with Xero and Quickbooks software •Communicated with all clients via email, phone & in person in addressing all their concerns •Completed large amounts of individual & business tax returns to satisfy client and firm goals •Skilled at light bookkeeping with Xero and Quickbooks software •Communicated with all clients via email, phone & in person in addressing all their concerns



Rodefer Moss & Co, PLLC

• United States
• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Data Input Specialist

  • Sep 2018 - Dec 2018

  • Applied time effectively to input important client information into database for accounting firm to process • Employed problem solving skills when figuring out missing information with data input • Applied time effectively to input important client information into database for accounting firm to process • Employed problem solving skills when figuring out missing information with data input



Edfinancial Careers

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Higher Education Solutions Specialist

  • Nov 2015 - Jul 2017

  • Utilized broad knowledge of all loan phases to evaluate the best solution for the borrower via telephone and email in a fast paced environment. • Assisted students and parents for colleges and universities through all phases of the college financial aid process. • Utilized broad knowledge of all loan phases to evaluate the best solution for the borrower via telephone and email in a fast paced environment. • Assisted students and parents for colleges and universities through all phases of the college financial aid process.



ANNAS GATE

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant

  • Aug 2011 - Apr 2016

  Anna's Gate is a worldwide organization that provides leadership training to Pastors and Business owners to value and use effectively the qualities and leadership of widows, especially in prayer. Appointed due to my management and business knowledge to process confidential financial data into the well known QuickBooks software to fulfill nonprofit filing of taxes, as well as normal business requirements for planning and forecasting. Worked closely with the founder, CarolMarie Smith, to create an efficient office to meet the day to day running operations effectively. Also, facilitated at important meetings that all information was available for the founder and tasks allocated were followed up to all parties concerned. During my time there, I also filmed and edited multiple videos every week with the professional editing software of Adobe Premier Pro. Show less



Family Heritage Life Insurance Company of America & Globe Life Insurance

• Security and Investigations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Independent Sales Representative

  • Oct 2014 - Jun 2015

  • Successful at closing referral opportunities with a win win strategy for client and company • Quickly attained a high level of sales success, achieving top 74th place within 5 months of starting • Appointed as an Independent insurance agent in direct sales of supplemental insurance polices • Prospected and approached over 1,500 families & businesses • During my time at Family Heritage I developed strong phone skills to increase my time efficiently on the field by making appointments through referrals on the phone. Show less



Southwestern Advantage

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Salesperson

  • May 2014 - Aug 2014

  • Finished in The Top 3 of all First Years in organization (out of over 20 First Year Salespeople) • Appointed as an Independent contractor in direct sales of educational products, up to 80 hours a week • Successfully prospected and approached over 3,000 families across a wide range of socioeconomic backgrounds • Developed professional success strategies to approach and win new prospects to the companies products • Ensured all ordering, inventory, accounting, sales, scheduling, presentation and delivery of product on time Show less



UPS Supply Chain Solutions

• United States
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 700 & Above Employee

• Operations Management Internship

  • Sep 2013 - Feb 2014

  • Managed 6 to 30 employees, in selection and team effectiveness so as to improve overall productivity • Provided clear and relevant information on pick and ship orders to answer and train employees still learning • Led by example to motivate employees towards achieving targets and successful outcomes • Managed 6 to 30 employees, in selection and team effectiveness so as to improve overall productivity • Provided clear and relevant information on pick and ship orders to answer and train employees still learning • Led by example to motivate employees towards achieving targets and successful outcomes



Xanterra Travel Collection

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Transportation Desk Clerk

  • May 2008 - Aug 2008

  • Aided hikers & mule riders by giving life saving information to ensure the safety of the visitors • Processed reservation information for mule rides and Phantom Ranch and additionally being entrusted with the handling of cash received for tours. • While at the Grand Canyon I volunteered for A Ministry in the National Parks (ACMNP) team managing church services and ministering to others. • Aided hikers & mule riders by giving life saving information to ensure the safety of the visitors • Processed reservation information for mule rides and Phantom Ranch and additionally being entrusted with the handling of cash received for tours. • While at the Grand Canyon I volunteered for A Ministry in the National Parks (ACMNP) team managing church services and ministering to others.



Private Family

• Regensburg, Germany

• Au Pair

  • Aug 2007 - Oct 2007

  Selected to care for two children, ages 3 and 7, organizing their daily routine to motivate and show them how to learn and have fun. Selected to care for two children, ages 3 and 7, organizing their daily routine to motivate and show them how to learn and have fun.