JERALDINE HUNTER-GADDES
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
** ***** ******** ********** **** government agencies and affiliates, private sector companies and non-profit organizations associated with customer service in tax laws, tax resolutions and tax preparation. 5 years in restaurant management, fast food services and casino housekeeping. 3 years proof operator banking experience, 7 years as a Community Impact Specialist.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Supervisory and Leadership Capabilities
Project and Data Management
Training Facilitator
Problem Resolutions
Microsoft Office Skills
Tax Law Representations
EDUCATION
Overton High School Graduated: May 1978
Major: Business Management/Office Machines Diploma
Southwest Tennessee Community College Memphis, TN December 2007
Major: Telecommunications GPA: 3.2
EXPERIENCE
United Way Of The Mid-South Memphis, TN
Community Impact Specialist/ Training Coordinator January 2010-June 2017
Assist volunteers in preparing and electronically filing federal and state tax returns
Assist taxpayers in requesting tax transcripts and filing disaster claims
Train and certify volunteers in tax preparation
Train Site Coordinators to oversee the operation of VITA Sites
Conduct site reviews at 23 Free Tax Sites to ensure compliance with IRS VITA regulations
Create training manuals, power-point presentations and tax workshops
Impact Specialist for 23 tax sites for low-income and elderly
HLS/EMA – SHELBY COUNTY OFFICE OF PREPAREDNESS Memphis, TN
Reservist - Preparedness Support July 2010-July 2017
Volunteer Reservist participating in distribution of information on disaster preparedness
Participate in activities and learning about command center responsibilities
Obtain certifications in various tests for understanding of FEMA activations and responsibilities
Participate in community out-reach activities
USDA - UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Memphis, TN
HVI Operator July 2013-July 2014
Inspect and run tests on sample cotton to grade the quality of cotton bundles
Quality review cotton samples completed by other HVI operators
Batch cotton samples in trays, label samples and place on conveyor belts to be sent to HVI operators for inspection
Internal Revenue Service Various cities and states
Lead Customer Service Representative / Training Coordinator Oct 1980-August 2008
Train Call Center Representatives in answering tax inquiries
Analyze, evaluate, process tax returns and correctly adjust accounts
Prepare production reports and input time sheets and travel vouchers
Monitor calls to ensure quality customer service
Prepare work schedules and supervise work assignments
FSS Cleaning Company Tunica, MS
Casino Housekeeping Supervisor August 2005-October 2007
Complete reports, prepare work schedules and supervise work assignments
Enforce company policy and dress codes
Order supplies and distribute supplies to staff in order to control inventory
Ensure proper supplies are available while controlling expenses
Provide open communication, training, coaching and counseling
Monitor employees regarding tardiness or other deficiency of work habits
Inspect cleaning to ensure compliance with health/sanitation standards
Train new employees in casino housekeeping duties
Bank One, Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN
Proof Operator August 1995- August 1998
Encode money amounts on checks using encoding computer to ensure balance of deposits/withdrawals
Locate and notate actions that caused unbalancing of check deposits/withdrawals
Route unbalanced deposit slips to appropriate area for further investigation and/or corrections
Route balanced withdrawal/deposit slips to designated departments for transmitting withdrawals
PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT
Leadership Memphis Alumni 2010 – Present
Acceptance Agent 2017 – Present
Enrolled Agent 2009 – Present
Notary at Large 2008 - Present
Shelby County Office of Preparedness Reservist 2010 –2017
AWARDS/CERTIFICATIONS
Internal Revenue Service Performance Awards
United Way Community Impact Award recipient
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Mrs. Ella Whittie-Walker, Manager
Internal Revenue Service, Memphis, TN 901-***-****
Miss. Linda Porch
Bank One, Indianapolis 317-***-****
Miss. Deaundria Brooks
Internal Revenue Service, Indianapolis, IN 317-***-****