Tamara Saintonge
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
. Experience providing legal and financial services to clients ensuring
compliance with rules and regulations of state, local and federal
government laws
. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, QuickBooks, TurboTax,
Intuit; adapt quickly to company software programs
EDUCATION:
Monroe College, King Graduate School of Business, Bronx, NY
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Management, June 2009,
GPA 4.0/4.0(Honors)
Selected Courses: Accounting I and II, Financial Statement Analysis,
Managerial Finance, Research and Statistics, Project Management, Legal
Environment of Business
Boston University, Boston, MA
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, September 2002
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Broadridge, Lake Success, NY (12/11-8/12)
Tax Reporting/Cost Basis Analyst (Contract Assignment)
. Processed 1099 year-end tax reporting using back office brokerage
systems such as BPS/TLE.
. Calculated loss/gain of company's balance sheet for reportable
purposes to the IRS.
. Analyzed balance sheets for accounting errors and inputting
transactional adjustments.
. Participated in ongoing internal process improvement.
Solution Management Group, Cambria Heights, NY (11/08-04/11)
Tax Accountant
. Prepared state and local income tax returns (SALT) for individuals and
businesses.
. Analyzed financial statements for accurate reporting of forms such as
1099, 1040, 1042S, W-9, and 1120.
. Assisted tax manager with quarterly tax provisions; trained and
developed new staff; ensured all daily tax processes complied with IRS
rules and regulations.
. Represented IRS inquiries for client audits.
. Managed operation of firm's policies, procedures, and manuals to
comply with ethical standards of all tax reports and filings.
Harold L. Kestenbaum, P.C., Uniondale, NY (11/06-9/07)
Paralegal (Ended employment to pursue MBA degree Full-Time)
. Prepared and proofread legal documents, contracts, agreements, and
correspondence for startup franchise businesses.
. Performed extensive client contact to submit necessary materials to
state's Uniform Franchise Offering Circular (UFOC).
. Updated and prepared registration renewal documents to prevent
noncompliance with state regulations and rules.
Bank of America, Bellmore, NY (7/05- 11/06)
Personal/Business Banking Consultant
. Advised and sold clients financial products for personal and business
needs.
. Prepared home equity and mortgage documents with analyzing client's
financial standing and credit reporting.
. Resolved customer service inquiries and complaints.
. Supervised and worked in a 6-person team to ensure smooth operation of
banking center in absence of managers.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:
National Black MBA, Westchester, NY Chapter (3/08-present)
Active Member
National Association of Black Accountants, New Rochelle, NY Chapter (4/09-
present)
Active Member