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Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Successfully managed the State and Local Tax (SALT) compliance for approximately 45 clients, ranging from franchises to Business & Occupation Returns. Conducted thorough reviews of invoices and sales tax data to generate comprehensive work products, encompassing calculations for gross, taxable, and sales taxes. Conducted in-depth research on intricate tax-ability issues pertaining to Sales and Use tax for diverse clientele including Manufacturing, SAAS, and Retail sectors. Leveraged advanced tools such as Avalara – Tax Research (TTRUS) and Checkpoint Thompson Reuters to provide accurate and informed guidance on multi-state taxation. Facilitated audit responses from multiple state agencies, managed refund requests, and addressed various compliance issues as they arose. Maintained current knowledge of evolving sales tax regulations spanning all states.Delivered comprehensive training sessions to associates on SALT (State and Local Tax) compliance procedures, encompassing meticulous preparation and filing of returns. Diligently reviewed the work of junior associates, providing guidance to uphold standards of accuracy and precision.

Specialized in conducting meticulous tax research and crafting comprehensive deliverables tailored to client needs, ensuring clarity and ease of understanding. Oversaw the Voluntary Disclosure Agreement (VDA) process for multiple clients, involving meticulous review of raw data to ascertain the need for VDA submissions. Directly engaged with State Officials to ensure seamless application procedures and regulatory compliance. Produced comprehensive nexus study deliverables, assessing potential liability risks for clients. Conducted thorough evaluations of both economic and physical nexus laws to craft meticulous nexus studies

Greater Atlanta Area

Entrusted as the primary point of contact for prospective clients at the law firm, I adeptly collected crucial preliminary data to compile comprehensive reports for attorney review. My responsibilities encompassed managing client acceptance, declination, and referral processes with precision and professionalism. Administered the ACT program, overseeing intake procedures with efficiency and accuracy. Collaborating closely with my manager, I also assumed various additional duties within the firm, including managing ELAP services. This entailed proficiently handling correspondence distribution and meticulous filing for numerous individuals covered by insurance.

Alpharetta, Ga

Main position was to tutor English and Writing under MLA and APA forms. Their essays usually consisted for the normal "5 paragraph" essays and very minimal research. Most of the students were in English 1101 or 1102. I also occasional tutored Business Law, and History. The biggest gift of the position was having the students come to me so excited about their grades and lost of their fear of future assignments.

Georgia State University

I managed a caseload of 15-20 clients, drafting legal memorandum covering various topics such as innocent spouse claims, identity theft issues, and Offers in Compromise (OICs). Through strategic advocacy and diligent research, I successfully saved clients approximately $30,000 in funds. Provided mentorship to incoming student attorneys within the clinic, fostering their professional development. My experience working with case management software like Amicus and CLIO has honed my ability to efficiently navigate a small law firm environment. I've gained proficiency in accurate time billing and effectively managing my workload, balancing client responsibilities with my academic commitments and Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) hours.

Newnan, Georgia

transcribed witness videos, 911 calls, investigated claims pending, wrote memos for legal analysis of different statutes, docketed case files under tracker, created accusation reports and plead sheets, shadow attorney meetings, shadow bench trials, jury trials, jury selections.

Greater Atlanta Area

Office Management duties included: vendors, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, training new employees, reconciliations.Paralegal duties included: Client intakes, creating client files, Social Security applications, appeals, requesting court hearing, scheduling hearings for the attorney, prepared hearing files, client interactions, preparing clients for hearings.

Doctor Of Law - Jd, Law

Bachelor’S Degree, Criminology, 3.44