Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Heather I Macdonald

Fort Erie,ON

Summary

Deadline-oriented Tax Professional adept at quickly assessing customer needs, developing strategic plans and completing returns to maximize deductions and minimize liabilities. Pursuing role with tax preparation services organization. Quick to build rapport with clients leading to long-term business relationships. Expert in managing paperwork for tax returns, extensions, tax planning calculations and write-ups.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Tax Preparation Specialist

LP Income Tax Services
02.2020 - Current
  • Communicated with clients regarding tax situations, providing guidance on financial decisions.
  • Researched complex tax issues utilizing online resources and professional tax software.
  • Analyzed financial records to verify accuracy of tax returns.
  • Prepared tax returns for clients in various industries according to government regulations and requirements.
  • Liaised with accountants to confirm accuracy of client tax returns.
  • Maintained complete records of client tax returns and supporting documentation in secured areas.
  • Successful completion of 1500+ tax returns per season.

Regional Manager

Liberty Tax
01.2014 - 01.2019
  • Trained and supervised new staff to enhance customer service skills and procedures.
  • Addressed and resolved customer service issues to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
  • Oversaw balancing of cash registers, reconciled transactions, and deposited establishment's earnings to bank.
  • Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented customer service standards and best practices to enforce compliance and meet criteria requirements.
  • Supervised staff to optimize brand expansion.
  • Established and maintained operational standards for three locations.

Heather's Helping Hand

Owner/Operator
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Performed manual labor and random jobs to help teams accomplish goals.
  • Inspected and adjusted work performed to meet expectations.
  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
  • Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.

Solar Site Assessor/Customer Service Representative

eyeMac Contracting
01.2010 - 01.2014
  • Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
  • Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.

Customer Service Associate

Convergys
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Informed customers about special promotions and provided detailed information for various products.
  • Provided product and service recommendations to guide customers on products to meet varying needs.

Small Business Customer Service Associate

AT&T
01.2002 - 01.2009
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
  • Provided product and service recommendations to guide customers on products to meet varying needs.
  • Handled billing and payment issues following guidelines, resolving disputes properly.

Education

Certification - Canadian Tax Law

Liberty Tax Preparation Course , Ridgeway
2014

High School Diploma -

T.A Blakelock High School, Oakville, On
06.1998

Skills

  • Computer Operations
  • Customer Management Software
  • Exceptional Work Ethic
  • Articulate
  • High caliber customer service skills particularly in high volume environments
  • Excellent problem solving skills resulting in high degree of customer satisfaction
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills
  • Intensive customer service training
  • Proficient in gathering and entering information
  • Exposure to diverse computer applications
  • Comprehensive software application training
  • Document Preparation
  • Filing System Management

Timeline

Tax Preparation Specialist - LP Income Tax Services
02.2020 - Current
Regional Manager - Liberty Tax
01.2014 - 01.2019
Heather's Helping Hand - Owner/Operator
01.2014 - 01.2017
Solar Site Assessor/Customer Service Representative - eyeMac Contracting
01.2010 - 01.2014
Customer Service Associate - Convergys
01.2009 - 01.2011
Small Business Customer Service Associate - AT&T
01.2002 - 01.2009
Liberty Tax Preparation Course - Certification, Canadian Tax Law
T.A Blakelock High School - High School Diploma,
Heather I Macdonald