EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration October 2003
DeVry University - West Hills, CA
Master of Science in Human Services December 2008
Capella University – Minneapolis, MN
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sharma – Wasson & Associates, Northridge, CA May 2007 - Present
Administrative Assistant/ Bookkeeper
Managing monthly financial accounts, calculating sales, and processing payroll for various
operating commercial clients.
• Performing monthly sales reports and completing corresponding sales tax returns.
• Responsible for processing payroll and filing all associated payroll tax returns.
• Accurately producing monthly financial reports and bank reconciliations.
• Effectively communicating client questions and concerns.
• Resolve issues with both Federal and State agencies on behalf of clients.
• Engaged in daily office operations, including appointment setting, returning client email and telephone messages, and taking initiative to handle other projects as needed.
Seasonal Tax Assistant January 2001 – April 2007
• Assembled individual and company tax returns.
• Analyzed and verified accuracy of tax figures and income.
• Organized accounts receivable and processed monetary intake.
• Engaged in daily office operations.
Allstate Insurance, Porter Ranch, CA August 2000 – March 2007
Licensed Sales Producer / Office Manager
Engaged in daily sales of all insurance product lines and assisted customers with policy concerns. Managed office personnel with all aspects of the business at dual agency locations.
• Responsible for leading and managing Porter Ranch Allstate Agency.
• Increased office sales growth and exceeded projected monthly goals, including auto, homeowners, commercial, and health insurance policies.
• Awarded CA Professional Partnership Sales Certificate for superceding sales projection for 2006.
• Successful in new business development including lead generation, product introduction, and account acquisition through the development of business relationships.
• Entrusted with teaching, training, and developing all personnel on agency programs and changes that directly impacted operational aspects of the agency.
• Acted as customer service liaison for new client inquires and sustaining existing client portfolios.
• Spear headed business expansion through acquisition of satellite agency in
Goleta, CA.
• Conducted employee interviews, hiring, and performance evaluations.
SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, QuickBooks, CA Sales Tax, Lacerte Tax, Tax Tools, and Check Magic; Troubleshoot and interface hardware/software applications; Excellent communication and customer service skills; Fluent in Hindi.