Mark Hanford Email & Phone Number

Foxborough, MA

Cambridge, MA

Prepared and delivered a short curriculum in self employment and small business management including----Choosing a business structure, such as partnership, corporation or LLC--Developing a business plan, including financial and market projections--Record keeping and taxes, payroll, healthcare and retirement plans

Waltham, MA

• Seasonal employment
• Prepared federal and state tax returns including multi-state returns and returns with rental and royalty income and income from investments and from self-employment
• Successfully represented clients in audits before federal and state taxing authorities
• Assisted in supervision and training of new employees

Waltham, MA

• Registered small employers to pay state and local payroll taxes in multiple jurisdictions
• Filed quarterly tax returns and annual reconciliation returns, issued W-2s and 1099s
• Responded to issues and correspondence from federal, state and local tax authorities

Littleton, MA

• Process a bi-weekly, multi-state payroll for 120 employees
• Maintain confidential payroll and personnel records
• Resolve payroll and tax related issues
• Prepare finance and personnel reports
• Processed benefits application and COBRA enrollment

Watertown, MA

• Audited online medical school applications for accuracy and compliance with institutional guidelines
• Collaborated with customer service representatives and managers to resolve customer inquiries and to address gaps or inconsistencies in the applications
• Served as resource person for junior processors and prepared reference material

Edited articles and reports for business and academic clientsComposed written reports based on client research and guidelines

Woburn, MA

Processed a bi-weekly, multi-state payroll for approximately 800 employeesEntered confidential records (including W-4 and EEO data) into payroll system Created and updated commissions boards and spreadsheetsResponded to inquiries concerning personnel and compensation

Taught high school English to students with behavioral disordersTaught GED preparation to young adults, 18 years or older

Supervised an education program for juvenile offendersInsured compliance with all state and federal regulations including special education and Title OneImproved student reading scores by two grade levels in a typical 10 month stayMaintained student records and prepared monthly reportsSceduled classes, events and meetings

Researched and resolved customer inquiries and disputes concerning small business accountsAdvised small business owners regarding bank products and cash management servicesEdited and published an internal small business banking departmental newsletterTrained customer service personnel in small business accounts

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Literature

School Administration/Principalship