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Frederick L. Ferguson, Bookkeeping/ Professional Tax Preparer217 Ridgewood Drive Hampton, VA 23666
Phone: 731-433-8726 Email:[email protected] Website: www.4bookingtax.com
QUALIFICATIONS:Professional Bookkeeping and Taxes, with over eighteen years of experience developing and implementing financial systems, strategies, processes and controls. Expert in establishing accounting functions, systems and best practices; cost-reduction, automation and tax strategies. Utilizing skills, abilities and experiences in accounting, financial and budgetary management, to perform administrate duties, plan, organize, and assist in project growth and development.
Educational background includes business, administration, and accounting disciplines. Professional experience encompasses multiple areas of business including distribution, financial, and administrative. Computer skills include proficiency in Excel, Peachtree, QuickBooks 2010, Lotus 1-2-3 and MS Office.
EDUCATION
Master in Public Accounting Program Strayer University, 2013
BS Business Administration LeMoyne – Owen College, 2008AAS Accounting Southwest Tennessee Community College, 2001
Volunteerism:
Board Member- The Center for Sexual Assault Survivors, Inc.
Y.P.W.W. Director – Youth Ministries New Bethel Cathedral Church of God In Christ, Hampton, Va.
Director of Male Mentoring Program Heaven’s Special Child Resource Center, Hampton, Va.
PROFESIONAL EXPERIENCEFerguson Bookkeeping and Tax: Internal Revenue Service IPN, Hampton, VA Limited Liability Corporation, 2006 to Present
Practice in Finance-Investment Fundamental & Security Analysis, Money & Banking, Fixed Income Security & Credit Analysis, International Financial Management, Options and Financial Futures Markets, Mergers and Acquisitions, Personal Financial Planning
Collect bank statements and all expense receipts in order to record accounting data.
Reconcile all bank statements monthly.
Advises each client with tax filing needs.
Administer each year tax filing services.
Arrange all clients’ files for filing taxes by using their pass year filing status.
Summary: Collect all previous year income, property taxes, personal taxes and individual expenses paid out for the tax year for tax purposes. Work independently servicing all customers, meeting deadlines, conveying to customers federal policies and procedures regarding all packages; proofread and edit all documents, maintain all financial records including receipts and represent the company in a professional manner. Develop and manage external
financial relationships (e.g., banks, insurers, auditors) and constantly look for ways to strengthen overall financial performance.
Federal Express, Hampton, VA
May 3, 1993 – Present (Hampton, VA) Handler/Courier
Work independently servicing all customers, meeting deadlines, conveying to customers federal policies and procedures regarding all packages; proofread and edit all documents, maintain all financial records including receipts and represent the company in a professional manner.
1998-2004 (Memphis, TN) FedEx Safety Coordinator
Assisted in orientation and training new employees; participated on Safety Continuous Improvement Team; presented safety topics to other employees and compiled and submitted injury reports.
1997 – 1998 (Memphis, TN) FedEx Input Auditor
Monitored and recorded the incoming inventory; maintained weekly tracking records for time management purposes.
1995 – 1997 (Memphis, TN) FedEx Self- Directed Team
Performed administrative duties, conducted pre-service meetings to better orientate staff to assigned work; presented reports to senior management level staff on performance improvements and conducted employee evaluations. Presentations included improvement reports to the Director and Senior Management Staff.
1993-1995 (Memphis, TN) FedEx Checker/Sorter
Assisted the area management team with training new employees on safety and appropriate package handling.
Primerica Financial Services, Memphis, TNAccounting Clerk 2003 - 2006
Assisted clients in developing financial portfolios, financial management systems.
Collected clients financial and credit card statements in order to generate a future financial plan to assist in consolidating debt.
Advise each client of their financial forecast for debt consolidation.
Increased the clients’ awareness of the current financial and credit compliance each year.
Summary: Performed A/P functions for this plastics manufacturer, including purchase order entry and inventory accounting. Processed monthly accruals; prepared checks, production documentation and schedules; and reconciled bank statements.
References
Herman Tankersley, Operations ManagerFederal Express Corporation
2713 Magruder Blvd.Hampton, Virginia 23666
757-439-1659
Bill McManama, AGFS ManagerFederal Express Corporation North Ramp
6000 Robin Hood RoadNorfolk, Virginia 23518
757-274-3990
Eugene Austin, Senior Pastor4780 First Court Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23455757-846-8866
Karla Reaves, President The Center for Sexual Assault Survivors, Inc.
718 J. Clyde Blvd. Suite BNewport News, Virginia 23601
757-592-5201
Melvin L Austin, Executive DirectorHeaven’s Special Child Resource Center
457 Fox Hill RoadHampton, Virginia 23669
757-850-3649
Michael O. MinorUniversity of Phoenix- Memphis Campus & LeMoyne-Owen College
Cordova, Tennessee 38018901-826-8355
Rosie Hale, Associate Professor of Accountancy 5983 Macon Cove
Memphis, Tennessee 38134-7693901-333-4439