1. BRANDON SPARKS
Home: 1834 Holly Lane, Munster, IN 46321
C: (219) 384-4855
Brandon.Sparks@valpo.edu
COURSEWORK TAKEN
Business Statistics
Business Law
Financial Management
International Finance
Financial Accounting
Micro and Macroeconomics
Marketing Management
SAP Configuration & Management
PERSONAL SKILL SET
Multi-tasking
Creative
Organized and detailed
Personable and approachable
Enthusiastic
Technically astute
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Tax Intern,05/2015 to 08/2015
Fiserv, Inc. – Norcross,GA
Expedited projects and tasks under budget and in a timely manner
Self-started approved project prior to management initiation
Located $55 million spent supporting tax exemption (only $15 million required)
Documented data for 2014 Georgia sales tax refund, totaling $325,000
Discovered $40,000 in exemptible tax for the first half of 2015 for the state of Georgia using SAP
Prepared 1040 tax returns using Vertex Tax software
Assisted with monthly e-filing of sales tax returns and payments including 1080, 1220, and 1360
Assisted with tax account reconciliations
Developed data and compiled invoices for Arizona and New York sales tax audits
Collected and sorted billing invoices for data processing refund in Texas using SAP
Worked closely with Michigan property tax assessor offices to close personal property accounts
Employee,05/2013 to 08/2013
Premier Liquors – Highland, IN
Organized merchandise effectively to maximize customer satisfaction
Assisted in inventory control between two locations
Managed the business at both opening and closing times
Adjusted, balanced and accounted the bank at closing
Engaged with customers in a sincere and friendly manner
Recommended merchandise to customers and owners based on their needs and preferences
EDUCATION
Valparaiso University – Valparaiso,IN
Bachelor ofScience in Business Administration:Finance, August 2015
Finance GPA: 3.332 / 4.0
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ACCOMPLISHMENTS/HONORS/AFFILIATIONS
Munster High School Bowling Team for 3 years – Team Captain for 2 years
Munster High School Golf Team for 4 years – Varsity for 2 years
Speech and Debate Team in 2009 and 2010
German Club from 2008 to 2011
Made the National Honors Society in 2010
Made the Academic All-Star Team in Golf at Munster High School for exceptionally high academic grades in 2011
Earned Varsity Letters in Golf in both 2010 and 2011
2. Earned the Valparaiso University Honors Award
Phi Sigma Kappa - Phi Upsilon Chapter (March 2012 – May 2015)
Communications Chair – run the website and social media sites to inform everyone about our upcoming events
Made the Dean’s List in College of Business for the Fall semester of 2014
Professional References
Chantelle Crockett
Senior Tax Manager
Corporate Tax Department
Fiserv
Phone Number: (404) 271-0411
Email: chantelle.crockett@fiserv.com
Mary Ann Quinn
Tax Manager
Corporate Tax Department
Fiserv
Phone Number: (678) 778-7891
Email: mary.quinn@fiserv.com
Eric Osan
Owner/Manager
Premier Liquors
Phone Number: (312) 671-1463
