Katherine Babinchak: Enrolled Agent Tax Specialist in Denver, CO

- Case management for over 200 individual clients and businesses to resolve delinquent state and federal tax debts. - Develop procedures assisting clients to remain current and compliant with the taxing authorities by adapting their financial strategies, business management, and asset allocation. - Restructure, adapt hiring, and create filing schedules for businesses. Review Profit and Loss statements and assist with tax return filings. - Utilize the Internal Revenue Manuals and State Taxing Laws to protect clients from liens, levies, bankruptcy, and business closure. - Negotiate with taxing authorities to reduce debt balances, interest, and penalties. - Saved clients an average of $90,000 on liabilities owed.

- Worked with a team assisting 140 individuals and businesses with their state and federal tax compliance and liabilities. - Trained on successfully proposing Installment Agreements, Currently Non-Collectible status, Offer in Compromises, and Penalty Abatements. - Prepared, negotiated, and secured a tax settlement within one month of employment for an individual, saving the client over $30,000. - Provided explanations and guidance to clients seeking tax relief, interpreted correspondence from the IRS and state taxing authorities, and addressed notices with appropriate action to protect the Taxpayer. - Reviewed financial records, IRS transcripts, and documents supporting income, expenses, and investments needed to prepare Forms 433-A, 433-B, 433-A (OIC), and state financial statements.

- Reached 50% penetration with the Costco Citi Visa through education and promotion at multiple Costcos in the Front Range region. - Informed and educated members on membership changes, return policies, and rewards programs. Assisted members on the floor and at the register; ensure a quality visit while providing exceptional member service. - Maintained stock of product on the floor, assisted customers by informing them on product specifications, interpreted sales data, monitored stock levels and shipment dates, received incoming trucks and surveyed pallets for damage.

- Conducted job analysis and job evaluation for the campground attendant position to create the hiring manual and onboarding process that has been in use since October 2015. - Organized and prepared sites for events (weddings, graduations, family reunions) at the visiting center, outlook points, and ranch houses. - Managed reservations in a campground office that ran at full capacity and scheduled campground staff (park rangers, office staff, maintenance, and volunteers) for a fixed-budget season. - Provided information and assistance to customers, including selling park passes and permits, giving directions, and educating visitors on park regulations at one of the largest and busiest state parks in Colorado.

- Learned the ins and outs of operating and managing a small, expanding business. While employed, the company doubled the number of locations and started a bottling warehouse, online retail presence, and streamlined production inefficiencies. - Gained experience and knowledge of direct sales, restaurant management, operations, and human resources management from attending expositions and international conventions. - Trained employees on checking IDs, handling crowds, food preparations, managing the cash drawer, filling ranch orders, and working with a team in a fast-paced environment.