David W. Gastion

**** ********* ***** #** ● Decatur, GA 30034 ● (C): 412-***-**** ● adro3s@r.postjobfree.com

Taxes and Finance Transportation and logistics Inventory and Quality Control

Well-organized business professional with combined 10+ years of experience in Tax Preparation, Finance, Payroll Auditing, International Logistics, and Project Management. Committed and dedicated to meet project deadlines, provided quality service, and increased profitability.

RELEVANT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Tax and Financial Advisor Tax Analyst/Tax Consultant Project Management

Payroll Processing and Auditing Database &Vender Management Air Export Logistics

Retirement Benefit Calculations Documenting Corporate Procedures Contract Administration

FINANCE

Experienced as a Tax Analyst/Tax Consultant to complete federal and state tax returns. Interviewed clients and completed tax returns for individuals, corporations, small businesses, partnerships, and rental property owners. Secured and filed all documents in compliance with federal guidelines and tax law. Solid knowledge of income tax laws and general accounting principles. Entered data in professional tax software programs.

Completed thorough tax interviews to ensure that clients pay the lowest tax liability allowed by law. Used listening abilities to identify and advise client on responses to IRS and state tax notification letters.

Participated in quality audits and verified tax returns prepared by other team members. Handled cash drawer reconciliations for branch office and performed office closing procedures. Referred and sold clients other tax services and bank products which include recommending Individual Retirement Accounts, Saving Accounts, Home Mortgages loans, and debit cards.

Calculated retirements benefits and tax grants based on years of service, commission dates, and marital status. Audited files and reconciled Retirement information for officers and employees. Drafted weekly proposals and council agendas for the Retirement Council Meetings. Presented case files to executive board members for approval. Filed briefings and minutes of the council meetings and forwarded confidential documents to the Legal department.

Figured and prepared estimate Federal and State tax grants for active officers at Territorial Headquarters. Sent payments to

Taxing Authorities and Revenue Departments on behalf of officers. Processed and distributed IRS Form 1099-MISC. and

1099-R for active and retired officers. Electronically filed forms with Winfiler and TurboTax Software.

TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS

Managed all phases of warehouse operations; coordinated all shipments and provided proof of delivery receipts; prepared and packaged materials, monitored MRP and JIT Planning. Negotiated transportation cost of shipments and scheduled freight pickups. As a Logistics Specialist, organized and coordinated multi-million dollar worldwide shipments of global positioning systems. Assisted in bid proposals and contract acquisitions. Participated in SAP System accounting software training and acted as a liaison between third party consultant and company staff.

Supervised contractors and regular employees; assisted with selection process for hiring new employees. Resolved problems in the area of logistical Management to ensure accuracy and timeliness of contractual commitments. Created policies for enhancing department functions in order to meet contractual obligation. Planned, organized, and trained employees to meet management objectives: production deadlines, material distribution requirements, quality assurance, and safety guidelines.

Coordinated Global air freight, containerized ocean shipments, and LTL ground freight. Negotiated transportation cost and prepared export and import documents for all shipping methods.

INVENTORY AND QUALITY CONTROL

As a Quality Control Inspector, conducted audits of electronic and telecommunication equipment prior to shipping for meeting compliance requirements for the Quality Control Department. Tested electronic devices for proper operation and programmed units to meet required specifications. Responsible for purchasing materials and monitoring inventory levels. Knowledgeable of ISO procedures which focus on production procedures, safety standards, and inventory control.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office and Excel, Windows XP, Compass, Ceridian Payroll System, Outlook, Lotus Notes, Minitabs Statistical Software, SAP R/3 Programming, Cargo Wise, UPS and FEDEX Shipping Systems, Warehouse Management Systems, TurboTax Software, ADP and Great Plains Accounting.

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EDUCATION & CERTIFICATON

Penn State University, State College, PA Bachelor's of Science, Math and Science, 1991

Allegheny Community College, Pittsburgh, PA Accounting and Computer Applications Certificate, 1992

HR Block, Atlanta, GA and Pittsburgh, PA Senior Tax Advisor Certification Level 2002- 2012

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Randstad Staffing, Lithia Springs

Assigned to Glock, Inc in Assembly department 2020 - 2022

Aerotek Staffing, Duluth, GA

Contract Position at Amazon SCS Brokerage Department 2019 - 2020

H&R Block, Atlanta, GA (Seasonal Employment) 2002– Present

Senior Tax Advisor

American Cargo Express, Forest Park, GA 2017-2019

Air Export Coordinator/Inventory Control

Inmar Corporation, Atlanta, GA

Material Handler/Sorter 2016-2017

TRC Temporary Staffing, Sandy Springs, GA 2015- 2016

Material Handler

Dekalb County Election Board, Decatur, GA 2014-2014

Election Poll Worker

H&R Block, Atlanta, GA (Part-time Employment) 2002– Present

Senior Tax Advisor

The Salvation Army Southern Territory Headquarters 2012- 2014

Retirement Allowance and Tax Grant Administrator

National Auto Parts Exporters, Atlanta, GA 2006 – 2012

Shipment Processor

Remedy Intelligent Staffing 2004-2006

Distribution and Shipping Assistant

Addeco Staffing, Atlanta, GA 1999 – 2001

Vendor: Communications Test Design, Inc.

Quality Control Inspector

Scientific Atlanta, Atlanta, GA 1996 – 1998

Logistics Specialist

United Parcel Service, Atlanta, GA (Part-time Employment) 1994 – 1997

Lead Loader/Sorter/Trainer

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