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Darren (Blaine) Mersereau

Regina,SK

Summary

Seasoned Tax Consultant with 3 years of experience managing financial planning of companies and individuals. Expertise in taxation law, planning and compliance. Ethical and honest professional with great grasp of accounting and bookkeeping procedures paired with strong numeracy abilities. Certified in Quickbooks Pro and TaxGuard. Level 6 certification in tax preparation.

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

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Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Local Tax Consultant

Farm Business Consultants
02.2021 - Current
  • Creating tax returns for personal, farmers, farms and small businesses including corporations
  • Interviewed clients to obtain additional information on taxable income, deductible expenses and allowances.
  • Used appropriate adjustments, deductions and credits to keep client's taxes to minimum.
  • Utilized tax software to prepare returns and meet deadlines.
  • Collaborated with clients to answer questions and provide advice on tax matters.
  • Reviewed clients tax filing papers thoroughly to determine eligibility for additional tax credits or deductions.
  • Work with TaxGuard (propriety software)
  • Offered clients recommendations to reduce tax liabilities.

Food and Beverage Shift Manager/Food and Beverage Shift Supervisor

Casino Regina
04.2001 - 09.2020
  • Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
  • Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
  • Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
  • Consistently exhibited calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events to keep store operating smoothly and set positive example for shift team.
  • Excelled in every store position and regularly backed up front-line staff.
  • Tracked receipts, employee hours, and inventory movements.
  • Scheduled staff to establish adequate coverage during peak business hours.
  • Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
  • Planned, organized and monitored resources to deliver efficient use of labor, equipment and materials.
  • Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
  • Conducted performance reviews each quarter, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.
  • Improved distribution efficiency with design, development, and testing of embedded software applications.

Civil Service Response Team

Emergency Management & Fire Services
03.2015 - 03.2020
  • Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
  • Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
  • Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
  • Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.
  • Directed evacuations during fires and emergencies to avoid fatalities, injuries, and panic.
  • Collaborated with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate fire suppression.
  • Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
  • Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
  • Operated hoses, pumps, ladders and other firefighting equipment.
  • Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
  • Maintained close contact with dispatch to receive and share information about current fires, equipment movements, and incoming personnel.

Education

Skills

  • Tax Software Proficiency
  • Provincial and Federal Tax Knowledge
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Corporate Taxation Proficiency
  • Tax Strategy Implementation
  • Tax Return Preparation
  • Accounting Principles Mastery
  • Tax Accounting Methods

References Available

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Organizations

  • Previous member of Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission
  • Member of Occupational Health and Safety Committee, Casino Regina for 3 years. Assisted with the reformatting of the National Certification of Bartenders and Servers.
  • Past member of the CSRT, Division of EMFS Saskatchewan

Languages

English
Full Professional

Affiliations

Previous Member of Saskatchewan Apprenticship and Trade Certification Commission

Timeline

Local Tax Consultant

Farm Business Consultants
02.2021 - Current

Civil Service Response Team

Emergency Management & Fire Services
03.2015 - 03.2020

Food and Beverage Shift Manager/Food and Beverage Shift Supervisor

Casino Regina
04.2001 - 09.2020

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