Kimberly A. Wiggins
Apt #*01
Miami, FL 33196
***********@*****.***
Experience
Tax Specialist
Junor Family Daycare, Jacksonville, FL 6 yrs
Prepare company and personal tax returns; and
Advise owner of new tax laws and changes.
Front Office Coordinator
Express Employment Professionals, Rolla, MO. 2 mos.
Perform basic secretary/receptionist duties to include answering a multi-line phone system, member intakes, administer member testing materials, disburse paychecks to members, and calendar appointments as needed.
Legal Assistant/ Bookkeeper
Law Office of Herman Guetersloh L.L.C., Rolla, MO 1yr. 8 mos.
Perform basic secretary/receptionist duties to include answering a multi-line phone system, client intakes and screening and calendaring;
Responsible for collections, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, reconciliations, deposits and all tax preparation documents and tax payments for the L.L.C.;
Open all criminal, personal injury, workers’ compensation, civil rights and litigation and employment files;
Perform full case summations and update clients of case status;
Research defendant and plaintiff background information through utilizing online services;
Request, organize and summarize certified medical and business records;
Coordinate with private investigators, prosecuting attorneys, independent attorneys and judges all over the state of Missouri for plea bargains, settlements and calendaring.
Issue subpoenas and coordinate service;
Prepare cases and attorney for depositions;
Video graphically record depositions;
Draft petitions to be filed in state and federal court;
Prepare novice to difficult court pleadings;
Document all interactions with clients and update attorney of status;
Maintain high level of security and confidentiality with federally protected information;
Update law library and periodicals;
Prepare and organize information for seminar materials;
Perform internal technical support for computer and server problems;
Train all new office employees in office policy and procedure and local state court rules and filing procedures.
Accountant
Express Employment Professionals, Rolla, MO. 4 mos.
Law Office of Herman Guetersloh, L.L.C., Rolla, MO.
Perform basic secretary/receptionist duties to include answering a multi-line phone system, client intakes and screening and calendaring;
Responsible for collections, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, reconciliations, deposits and all tax preparation documents and tax payments for the L.L.C.;
Open all criminal, personal injury, workers’ compensation, civil rights and litigation and employment files;
Perform full case summations and update clients of case status;
Research defendant and plaintiff background information through utilizing online services;
Request, organize and summarize certified medical and business records;
Coordinate with private investigators, prosecuting attorneys, independent attorneys and judges all over the state of Missouri for plea bargains, settlements and calendaring.
Issue subpoenas and coordinate service;
Prepare cases and attorney for depositions;
Video graphically record depositions;
Draft petitions to be filed in state and federal court;
Prepare novice to difficult court pleadings;
Document all interactions with clients and update attorney of status;
Maintain high level of security and confidentiality with federally protected information;
Update law library and periodicals;
Prepare and organize information for seminar materials;
Perform internal technical support for computer and server problems;
Train all new office employees in office policy and procedure and local state court rules and filing procedures.
Customer Service Specialist
Kohl’s Department Store, Burlington, WA. 4 mos.
Create a clean and organized environment to accommodate fast, friendly and more efficient customer service;
Maintain a steady cash flow to and from the cash office and floor;
Responsible for payouts and pay-ins, accounting for all money held within the main cash drawer throughout the shift;
Tag and price all stocked, including current, clearance, and out of stock items;
Inventory and track all RF units, printers, supervisor keys and two-way radios for all shifts; and
Grew to be proficient in the CRT database as well as online accounts payable.
Tax Specialist/Financial Adviser /Agent of the Federal Bank
H&R Block, Oak Harbor, WA. 1 yr. 8 mos.
Prepare and document confidential, federal information;
Collaborate with the Internal Revenue Service to achieve maximum benefits for clients;
Educate clients on available investment opportunities;
Identify clients’ tax needs and advised them of financially beneficial options;
Assess, compile and submit necessary loan documents for review from accredited banks;
Prioritize clients’ financial needs with both short and long-term goals;
Maintain friendly and professional contact with all clients throughout every stage of the tax preparation process; and
Display efficiency in word, excel and TPS programs.
Crew Leader Assistant
United States Census Bureau, Cape Girardeau, MO. 1 yr.
Supervise eight census crew members;
Train crew members on technique and policy and procedures of a federally mandated program;
Evaluate maps and planned out the most efficient routes for all crew members in the Ti-County area;
Prepare scheduling plans for all crew members and supervisors;
Collect and analyzed census information;
Coordinate with local law enforcement to obtain information from non-compliant citizens; and
Compile collected data into spreadsheets and submitted end results to a committee for review.
Volunteer
Case Worker/Loan officer/Financial Consultant
Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society
Naval Air Station, Whidbey Island, WA. 3 mo.
Evaluate clients’ urgent needs;
Prepare detailed financial budgets to assist service members and their families;
Outline achievable goals and solutions, insuring a stable home budget;
Counsel clients on financial planning and spending;
Propose short and long-term financial strategies;
Generate client profiles with detailed reports and summations;
Collaborate with fellow caseworkers to approve or decline requested assistance;
Issue government approved checks for assistance with the ability to endorse; and
Train incoming staff on policy and procedure.
Personal Trainer
Anytime Fitness, Rolla, MO 3 mo.
Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, WA 1 yr. 5 mos.
Naval Air Station Jacksonville and
Gold's Gym, Jacksonville, FL 2 yrs. 3 mos.
Specialize in assisting women with their weight loss goals by teaching them the importance of a balanced diet and exercise;
Design routines specific to the emotional needs of the woman;
Train domestic abuse victims to ensure a healthy recovery both physically and emotionally;
Maintain a positive and encouraging environment while developing close relationships with every individual;
Dedicating over 1000 hours to better the lives and health of women across the country.
Education
Maintaining teamwork in the office- American Association for Justice (seminar)- 2009
Macs in Law in trial- MILOFEST (seminar)- 2009
Implementing legal decisions in an uncertain economy (seminar)- 2008
Client intake, confidentiality and file management (seminar)- 2008 & 2009
Tax law and regulation- annual online updates- 2005-2009
Tax preparation and accounts receivable and payable- 2005
IRS income tax preparer certified- 2005
Overall, my diverse training and experience as a military spouse have proven to be ideal in adapting to any work environment. Almost all of my training has been on the job with little room for error. As a member of your team, I will exceed the standard and exercise all of the qualities you are searching for and more.