Duncan C. Tanner III is seeking a career where he can utilize his knowledge and skills from his educational and professional achievements. He has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Akron and is expected to graduate with a law degree from Cleveland State University in May 2017. His recent work experience includes positions as a staff accountant, assistant store manager, and various food service roles.
1. Duncan C. Tanner III
5783 Canterbury Road
Akron, OH 44319
Cell: (330) 310 – 3621
Email: tannergill1040@gmail.com
Website: www.tannergillassociates.com
OBJECTIVE:
I am seeking a rewarding and fulfilling career,where I can utilize the knowledge and skills I have attained through
my educationaland professionalachievements to cultivatethe image and prosperityofmy company.I’d like to work
with a group ofindividuals who share my passion forsuccess andcontinuing education.
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EDUCATION:
Cleveland State University/Cleveland – MarshallCollege of Law ; Cleveland,OH
Student ofLaw; AnticipatedGraduation:May 2017
Concentration:Corporate/TaxLaw
The University ofAkron; Akron,OH
Bachelorof Science in Accountancy; December2013
Major: Accounting GPA: 3.5/4.0 (overall)
ACHIEVMENTS:
Dean’s List Award Freshmen throughSenioryear.
Graduated with CumLaude Honors
CERTIFICATION:
I have passedthe Businessand Audit Sections ofthe CPA Exam. I’m taking the FinancialReporting and
Regulation Sectionsin the Summer of2015. I put the CPA on hold during the first yearofLaw School.
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QUALIFICATIONS:
Workwell without supervision; excelin a teamatmosphere as well; able to lead and follow direction
Proficient with Westlaw,LexisNexis, QuickBooks,Peachtree,Lacerte, ACL,Great Plains,ATX, Ultra Tax,
Drake, Mass90,SuperForms,JMP,Mega-Stat,Oracle,Vantage,Net Suite, Mini-Tab,and all Microsoft
Office Programs
Able to effectively manage a substantialworkload,while remaining focused on the taskat hand
Excellent customerservice skills; great with people
Adept at learning newconceptsquickly while working well under pressure
Exceptional determination and desire to workhard,learn,and succeed; very proactive
Superiorverbaland written communication skills
Highly developed organizationaland presentation abilities; extremely detailoriented
Always maintain a healthy and professionalappearance,as wellas positive life outlook
Very punctual; consistently meet deadlines and productively manage time/responsibilities
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RECENT WORK HISTORY:
12/14-Present Warfield& Company CPA’s Ltd. Hudson,OH
SatffAccountant
Prepare tax returns for individualand business entities
Prepare,analyze,and reviewmonthly,quarterly,and annualfinancialstatements forprivate and publicly held
companies
Manage payroll,payrolltax, and bookkeepingformultiple businesses on a weekly,biweekly, monthly, quarterly,
and annualbasis
03/14-09/14 Walmart, Inc. Massillon,OH
Assistant Store Manager
Provide supervisionand developmentopportunities forhourly Associates in assigned area by hiring,training,
mentoring assigningduties,evaluating performance,providing recognition,and ensuring diversity awareness
Ensure compliance with company polices by holdinghourly associates accountable,analyzing and interpreting
reports,implementing and monitoring asset protectionand safetycontrols,maintaining quality assurance
2. standards,overseeingsafety andoperationalreviews,and developed andimplemented action plans to correct
deficiencies
Involved in employee hiring,development,performance evaluations,promotions,and termination.
Drive financial performance by ensuringsales and profit goals are achieved througheffective merchandise
presentation,accurate andcompetitive pricing,budgetingand forecasting,and assessingeconomic trends and
community needs
06/13-03/14 CTF Partners,Inc. Cuyahoga Falls,OH
StaffAccountant
Perform C-Corp, S-Corp, LLC, Partnership,Sole Proprietor,and Individual financialstatements,payroll,
compilation reviews, and taxobligations.
Utilize various financialreporting/taxsoftware including; Peachtree, QuickBooks,Mass 90,SuperForms,and
Lacerte to carry out data entry,bankreconciliations,trialbalance adjustments,depreciationand amortization
schedules,and tax/financialstatementpreparation.
Interact with the firm’s current clients to ensure theirfinancialneeds are fulfilled, as well as employ various
marketing tactics to attract newclientele
04/13-08/13 Symphony Financial Services (Summer Intern) Akron,OH
FinancialServicesIntern
Analyzed financialmarket data,economic conditions,and fundportfolios to assist the SeniorFinancialAnalysts
in preparing investment optionsto offercurrent andprospective clients
AssistedDirectorofRetirement Planning in implementing marketing strategies to increase plan participation
06/12-04/13 Advanced Poly-Packaging Akron,OH
Department Accountant
Manageddepartmentdata including inventory,customerinformation,sales transactions,and financialrecords
Developed an improved methodforfollowing up with current and prospective customers
Reviewed and analyzed department revenues andexpenses and preparedweekly financialreports andledgers for
the CFO.
Implemented an activity based costingstrategy to more precisely allocate manufacturingoverhead.
Prepared sales andcost forecasting models forbudgetingpurposes.
Conductedmonthly meetingswith Plant and Service Managers to implement more efficient manufacturing
processesto minimize costsand maximize profits.
10/11-05/12 The University of Akron Dining/Catering Services Akron,OH
Student Manager
Managedstudent caterers; responsible forinventory,employeescheduling, banquet supplies’
maintenance/organization,event set-up,and customerinteraction
Hosted events suchas Smuckers Corporate Gathering,The Akron RoundTable,The Republican Party
Convention,and the Mayor’s Address
05/07-09/11
Server/Bartender/Line Cook
TGI Fridays Naples,FL
The Cheesecake Factory Naples,FL
The Olive Garden Naples,FL
Pincher’s CrabShack Fort Myers,FL
Beef-O-Brady’s Naples,FL
The Tangier Akron,OH
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VOLUNTEER WORK:
Development Intern forThe DMOFoundation(2012) Kent,OH
The Massillon Museum(2011-2012) Massillon,OH
The ImaginariumHands-on Museumand Aquarium(2008-2009) Fort Myers,FL