Objective

Analytical and results driven business professional seeking a

Challenging Legal Office Assistant/Receptionist Position, that

will focus on enhancing productivity through research,

analysis,and assisting others who are in need.

Special Skills

. Detail oriented and organized with strong problem solving skills

. Experienced in accounting operations and maintaining internal controls

. Respected team player who is willing to do whatever it takes to get

the job done

. Fast learner with the proven adaptability to quickly grasp new

applications and procedures

. Exceptional communication skills with the capacity to work at the

international level

Select Accomplishments

. Created a 360? Performance Appraisal Process that included

self ratings, peer reviews, and upward assessments

. Developed plans and helped conduct audits to analyze,

document, validate, and test to assess client's systems

and controls

. Increased youth group attendance from 3 to 12 students and

fundraised more than $400 for Church camp

. Coordinated and implemented a marketing plan that focused

on opening a new office for Donna Baker & Associates during

tax season

. Increased company profits, through increasing the amount of

tax clientele with marketing techniques such as coupons,

telephone calls, and website advertisements

Employment History

Tax Accountant and Receptionist-Tax Pro Filers/Donna Baker &

Associates, Adrian, MI 2010

Played an instrumental role in the preparation and review of

federal and multi-state tax returns for over 200 clients.

Focused on maximizing tax savings for each client, and filed

taxes electronically using the e-file system. I also

interviewed clients to obtain additional information on taxable

income, deductible expenses, and allowances. This allowed

taxpayers to have sufficient information and advice in order to

ensure correct tax form completion.

Youth Director and Assistant-Vandercook Lake Bible Methodist

Church-May 2010-Present

Prison Ministry Assistant-Gus Harrison Facility-September 2009-

Present

Administrative Assistant - Adrian Dominican Sisters February

2009 - May 2009

Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Assistant- MASCO May 2008-September

2008

Special Projects Coordinator- Adrian Dominican Sisters December

2007-May 2008

Office Assistant - Siena Heights-Business Management Division

August 2007-May 2008

Payroll Assistant-Siena Heights-Department of Human Resources

August 2006-May 2007

Formal Education

MBA Program: Business Administration/Management, Spring Arbor

University. Dean's List: 2010 (Cumulative G.P.A. of 4.0)

Bachelor of Business Administration: Accounting/Business, Siena

Heights University 2009- Dean's List: 2005-2009 (Cumulative

G.P.A of 3.97), Graduated Summa Cum Laude, Recipient of

Outstanding Accounting Student Award, Honorary Member of Sigma

Beta Delta

Jessica Southwell

13060 Day Rd.

Hudson, MI 49247

517-***-****

abj85i@r.postjobfree.com

"Jessica is truly one of the

most promotionally creative

individuals that I have had

the pleasure to work for me.

Her attention to detail and service to her clients is unsurpassed. I

recommend

her without hesitation."

August 16, 2010. Donna Baker, Owner of Tax Pro Filers/ Donna Baker &

Associates.

Managed Jessica at

Tax Pro Filers and served as

Academic Adviser at Siena Heights University

"Jessica is the most caring and trustworthy individual I have ever worked

with. Her positive attitude and pleasant manner makes her a great co-worker

and employee. Her inclusiveness, education, and work ethic would make her a

valuable asset for any company."

July1, 2010. Connie Evans,

Human Resources Specialist at Adrian Dominican Sisters.

Mentor and Co-worker at Adrian Dominican Sisters

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