Tarah K. Email & Phone Number

Easton, Md

BOARD MEMBER & SCHOOL VOLUNTEER for ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PARENT STUDENT ASSOCIATIONSaints Peter & Paul Elementary School | Easton, MD | August 2015 – June 2021Secretary/Treasurer (July 2019-June 2020)Co-Chair for Annual Car Raffle Fundraiser to raise $100,000 for SSPPDrafted agendas, meeting notes, produced and distributed monthly newslettersComposed Room Parent Manual as a reference for new Room ParentsMagazine Drive Co-Chair (Fall 2018)Co-chaired 2nd largest annual fundraiser bringing in $20,000 (gross)Created incentive programs and promotional flyersRoom Parent and Volunteer (August 2015 - June 2021)Organized classroom events, teacher gifts, aide in classroom when neededCreated Website for PSAGROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTORYMCA of the Chesapeake | Easton, MD | July 2015 – August 2020SPIN Certified InstructorCreated engaging playlists for class participantsEducated students on proper bike set-up and techniqueDeveloped strong relationships attributing to high class retentionBOARD MEMBER for TALBOT COUNTY EMPTY BOWLSTalbot County Empty Bowls | Easton, MD | February 2017 – February 2020Event CoordinatorManaged ticket sales, sponsorship relationshipsSpeaker during Annual Event DinnerBOARD MEMBER FOR PRESCHOOL Christ Church Day School | Easton, MD | July 2014 – May 2017President (July 2016 – May 2017)Interim Director during Candidate SearchModernized and Overhauled financials to reflect accurate income and expensesSuccessfully raised over $30,000 to support school initiativesVice President (July 2015 – June 2016)Supported PresidentCo-Chair for Annual FundraiserFundraising Chair (July 2014 – June 2015)Spearheaded fundraisers to support school initiatives

Managed $2.5 million territory and client base of 80 accounts Built trusting relationships with salon owners and employeesProvided consultation to enhance performance through implementation of sell-through strategiesCreated inspirational presentations focused on successful sell-through strategiesDeveloped tools for clients to be strategic with education and commission planning utilizing ExcelExpanded territory by recruiting new business accounts

I prepared corporate, partnership, and individual Federal and State tax returns. Working with different types of returns, I developed excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills demonstrated by ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and levels. I also researched topics pertaining to different Federal and State tax issues. Over a four-month period, I completed an audit rotation that required travel, extremely accurate workpapers as well as communication and inquiry of client. I organized office presentations for ‘Lunch and Learn’ sessions as well as informational sessions for intern candidates. I was a Peer Mentor to Interns and new staff. I organized Tax Department social activities such as Happy Hour and holiday parties.

Mba/Mst, Business And Tax

Graduate Assistant Accounting Tutor for graduate and undergraduate students Research Assistant for Assistant Professor of Accounting

B.S., Accounting

Activities and Societies: Peer Mentor, Student Government—Class Treasurer and Executive Board Homecoming Court: Queen (2002), Jr Rep.