Experience
Seasonal Freelance Tax Preparer
Self-Employed | Beckley, WV
January 2013 - Present
- Provide a high-level of accuracy and confidentiality for my four clients along with securely storing their financial data
- Save my four clients hundreds of dollars each tax season in outside tax prep fees
Career Break / Independent Work
September 2021 – Present
- Transitioned from retail employment to focus on recovery and personal development
- Continued providing freelance tax preparation services, maintaining client relationships and delivering accurate filings
- Invested in professional growth by learning emerging technologies, including AI tools for creative design and workflow automation
- Strengthened transferable skills in adaptability, self‑management, and continuous learning during independent work period
Part-Time Produce Associate
Sam's Club | Beckley, WV
July 2020 - September 2021
- Supported daily operations in the produce department with a focus on freshness and presentation
- Interacted with customers to provide product information and enhance shopping experience
- Maintained department cleanliness and followed food safety protocols
- Assisted with receiving and organizing shipments in a fast-paced retail environment
- Demonstrated reliability, attention to detail, and teamwork in daily tasks
Career Break / Recovery & Independent Work
December 2019 - July 2020
- Took time away from retail employment to recover from a rotator cuff injury
- Focused on personal well‑being and readiness to return to the workforce
- Continued building transferable skills through independent projects and freelance tax preparation work
- Strengthened resilience, adaptability, and self‑management during recovery period
Full-Time Fresh CAP 1 Associate
Walmart | MacArthur, WV
October 2014 - December 2019
- Recognized as Associate of the Month (December 2014) for consistent performance and teamwork
- Ensured freshness and compliance by checking expiration dates, inspecting product quality, and following food safety protocols
- Collaborated with team members and department leads to support efficient stocking and merchandising across grocery and produce areas
- Delivered friendly, helpful service to customers while assisting with product location and selection
- Demonstrated reliability, attention to detail, and adaptability in a fast-paced retail environment
Career Break / Academic Transition
December 2012 - October 2014
- Transitioned following the closure of Mountain State University
- Returned to Concord University to complete a Regents Bachelor of Arts in History
- Focused on academic advancement while maintaining freelance tax preparation work
- Strengthened skills in adaptability, resilience, and lifelong learning during this period
Full-Time Student Services Coordinator
Mountain State University | Beckley, WV
January 2009 - December 2012
- Streamlined transcript processing reducing turnaround time by 50%
- Digitized archived transcripts on microfilm into the university database Jenzabar
- Collaborated inter-departmentally to input semester schedules for all branches ahead of established deadlines into the university database Jenzabar
- Performed basic clerical, data entry, and office duties. Used Microsoft Word and Outlook
Full-Time Administrative Associate
Daniel Vineyards | Crab Orchard, WV
November 2006 - January 2009
- Initiated and installed a digital inventory system using QuickBooks-Point-of-Sale and handheld devices
- Performed basic IT Support, email marketing (Constant Contact), and graphic design (MS Publisher) along with assigned duties saving the company thousands of dollars a year in outside vendors fees
- Assisted customers in purchasing wine and its accoutrements
- Performed basic administrative duties (clerical, data entry, office, and basic bookkeeping). Utilized Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel