Melody Sawyers
*** *. **** ***. * Bentonville, AR 72712
Phone: 479-***-**** ~ Email: **************@*****.***
ED UCAT ION
Currently Attending – Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice Administration –
U niversity of Phoenix – Rogers, AR
2008 – Wal-Mart Tax Training Basics of Federal Taxation (Ernst & Young – Income
Tax Training)
2008 – Wal-Mart Tax Training Basics of State Taxation (Ernst & Young – Income
Tax Training)
2008 – Wal-Mart Tax Training FAS 109 (Ernst & Young – Income Tax Training)
2005 – High School Diploma Rogers H igh School – Rogers, AR
QUAL I F ICAT IONS
Exceedingly organized, works well under pressure, and handles multiple tasks and
p rojects
H ighly motivated; works well both independently and as part of a team
EXPER I ENCE
L icensing Compli ance Coordinator, Wal-Ma r t Stores, I nc., Bentonville, AR
• Research, Apply, and renew licenses for Wal-Mar t Stores, Sam’s Clubs, and
D istribution Centers
• Complete and mail out applications, licenses, and fees to correct destination
• Ensure Wal-Mar t Stores, Sam’s Clubs, and Distribution Centers are in compliance
w ith guidelines of each individual agency and law
• Follow up with agencies to know the status of all applications and licenses
• Assist with various audits for team such as Alcohol, Pressure Vessel, Elevators, etc
• Clerical duties (i.e.: mass mailing, filing, answering phones, etc.)
Melody Sawyers
601 S. Main Apt. B Bentonville, AR 72712
Phone: 479-***-**** ~ Email: **************@*****.***
Domestic I ncome Tax, Credits & I ncentives, Wal-Ma r t Stores, I nc.,
B entonville, AR
• Communicated with tax assessors to verify proper tax information.
• Assisted with tying numbers for income tax credits in the credit back to the
f ixed asset schedule.
• Clerical duties (i.e.: mass mailing, filing, answering phones, etc.)
• Retrieved tax bills, tax receipts, and other financial documentation.
• Provided general support to Sr. Director, Sr., Tax Manager, & Tax Manager.
• Retrieved and copied historical income tax returns.
• Provided FACT instructions and Document Direct instructions for I-Doc.
D ata Analyst, Wal-Ma r t Stores, I nc., Bentonville, AR
• Generated, formatted, and distribution reports for Regional & WPM
D istribution Centers on a daily, weekly, and monthly base.
• Ensured sure that all Distribution Centers have keyed in their reports to
DCWEB to ensure that my reports completed, accurate, and sent by the
deadline.
• Correction of Errors for Distribution Centers.
Vendor M aster/Master D ata Support, Wal-Ma r t Stores, I nc., Bentonville, AR
• Data processing and record management.
• Communicated with vendors/suppliers to update w-9 information.
Melody Sawyers
601 S. Main Apt. B Bentonville, AR 72712
Phone: 479-***-**** ~ Email: **************@*****.***
• Verified that all information with vendors/suppliers meets IRS and Wal-Mart
s tandards regarding accuracy.
• Updated/entered data into HOST and Retail Link (OSA).
• Clerical duties (i.e.: mass mailing, filing, answering phones, etc.).
Security Officer-Sergeant-Lieutenant, Securitas (Tyson Security), Lowell,
AR
• Supervised all security employees at location.
• Ensured safety for all Tyson and Securitas employees and anti-theft control.
• Created schedules for security officers at my location.
• Prevented theft, loss, or mistakes made with t rucks delivering and
u nloading/loading t rucks.
Customer Service/Sales Associate, Wal-Ma r t Stores, I nc., Bentonville, AR
• Provided excellent customer service
• Numerous job t i tles including:
• Cashier
• Sales Associate (Soft L ines & Health & Beauty Aids)
• Stocker
• Modular Set-up
• Zone Aisles
• Changed Prices (Rollback, clearance, etc…)
• Phone Operator
COMPUTER SKILLS
Melody Sawyers
601 S. Main Apt. B Bentonville, AR 72712
Phone: 479-***-**** ~ Email: **************@*****.***
Retail L ink, Access, HOST, Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat Professional,
I n ternet, Property Tax System (PTS), L icense Manager, Document Direct,
E *Property Tax, Tax L ibrary, AP Invoice
E xcellent References Available Upon Request
REFERENCES
• Violet Toston, Temp Recruiter, Wal-mart Stores, Inc., Bentonville, AR (479)
204-3122
• Lori Cottrell, Licensing Director, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Bentonville, AR (479)
204-2026
• Tim Farrar, Licensing Manager, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Bentonville, AR (479)
204-8820
• Amy Thrasher, Licensing Manager, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Bentonville, AR
• Pauline Lasister, Specialist, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Bentonville, AR (479) 204-
2280
• Joe Reneau, Securitas Field Manager, Securi tas, Lowell, AR 479-***-****
Melody Sawyers
601 S. Main Apt. B Bentonville, AR 72712
Phone: 479-***-**** ~ Email: **************@*****.***