CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP (CLA) | Jan 2021 – April 2023
Tax Associate

A professional services network and the eighth largest accountancy firm in the United States.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare individual, corporate, partnership and other types of returns.
• Perform limited tax research with guidance.
• Handle routine client tax questions and work with clients to collect necessary information for tax return completion and compliance.
• Complete tax related researched and special projects as needed.
• Interface with client personnel to review and apply accounting and tax principles.

CHAMBER ENCOUNTERS, INC | Jul 2018 – Dec 2020

Accounting Coordinator, Music School & Professional Concerts

A non-profit organization that runs the Baltimore Bows Beginner Orchestra, Chamber Encounters Music Academy, and Chamber Encounters professional concert series.

Responsibilities:

• Track tuition payments
• Follow up on missing payments
• Coordinate with directors regarding payments
• Ensure that receivables are collected promptly
• Conduct periodic reconciliations of all accounts
• Process payroll in a timely manner
• Record receipts and make deposits
• Download bank statements, transactions, and PayPal statements each month
• Issue invoices to customers
• Generate and send receipts (QuickBooks & Teachworks)
• Prepare IRS Form 1099
• Assist in preparing IRS Form 990
• Website editing/social media marketing
• Create attendance sheets for teachers and students
• Attend Baltimore Bows and CEMA classes to take attendance, collect payment, and communicate with parents as needed
• Parent communication: surveys, answer questions, forward sensitive queries to directors
• Generate and send thank you/acknowledgement letters and tax receipts for donations
• Run errands for directors such as send email, drop off posters, pick up packages, coordinate instrument repair, etc.
• Provide clerical and administrative support as needed

COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF BALTIMORE (CCBC), ESSEX | Jun 2018 – Sep 2020
Administrative Support Assistant II, School of Health Professions (SHP) Admissions Office

The School of Health Professions is a department at CCBC that prepare students for a career in the health field by offering degrees and certificates in highly sought after areas.

Responsibilities:

• Assist and provide information to students, faculty, administrators and the college community.
• Assist in planning meetings, special events, and with special projects.
• Serve as liaison between department or program and other offices or organizations.
• Research, analyze and process data into college systems.
• Maintain confidential records and files.
• Type letters, reports, documents and other correspondence; use copier and fax equipment.
• Answer, screen and direct telephone calls.
• Compile reports, documents, forms and correspondence.
• Create and track check requests, requisitions, work orders and other request forms.
• Process incoming and outgoing mail.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of special projects, meetings, and events.
• Manage calendar for Supervisor.
• Make documents ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant.
• Attend leadership meetings and offer input.

COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF BALTIMORE (CCBC), CATONSVILLE | Jan 2018 – Aug 2018
Schedule Assistant, Academic Advisement Department

Academic Advisement assist students with scheduling classes based upon the recommendations of an Academic Advisor and orienting students to the various resources offered by CCBC.

Responsibilities:

• Assist new and continuing students with:
  • Scheduling classes
  • Establishing CCBC accounts, including SIMON, student email, early alerts, parking registration.
  • Navigating the CCBC website for registration and important resource information.
  • Provide referrals to Academic Advisors as appropriate.
• Maintain the physical appearance of the CCBC Advising Labs and materials.
• Provide a high level of customer service.

MARYLAND STATE RETIREMENT AND PENSION SYSTEM | May 2019 – June 2019
IT Production Control Specialist II, Data Control Unit (or Production Operation)

A summer internship opportunity as a Student Technical Assistant in the department of Data Control Unit (or Production Operation). Assisted in processes to make sure that people retired on time, were paid correctly, and enrolled new clients.

Responsibilities:

• Adhere to Agency work hours, policies, procedure and rules governing professional staff behavior.
• Adhere to Agency policies governing the observation of confidentiality and handling of confidential information.
• Assume personal and professional responsibilities for actions and activities.
• Maintain professional relationships with Agency employees, customers and so fourth.
• Utilize a courteous, enthusiastic, open-minded, critical approach to policies and procedures within the profession.
• Relate and apply knowledge acquired in the academic setting to the Agency setting.
• Develop a self-awareness in regard to attitudes, values, behavior patterns and so fourth that influence work.
• Prepare for and utilize conferences and other opportunities of learning afforded in the Agency.
• Be consistent and punctual in the submission of all work assignments to the supervisor and faculty coordinator.
• Notify supervisor in advance, if you are unable to attend work or need to adjust your schedule.
• Record, review and sign weekly time logs and submit to Agency supervisor and faculty advisor.

Project:

• Associated with the 1099 tax season.

THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF LEADERSHIP AND SUCCESS (NSLS) | Jan 2019 – Mar 2019

An honor society; University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) chapter.

• Trained in leadership and success skills via an introspective and interactive training session.
• Participated in seminars led by celebrities and best-selling authors on topics such as leadership, time management, and goal setting.
• Participated in peer based leadership development teams.
• Gained experience in setting and achieving goals, receiving coaching, coaching others, and holding others accountable to commitments.

MACPA STUDENT LEADERSHIP ACADEMY | May 2019 – Jun 2019
Student Graduate

The Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA) is the only professional organization in the state serving the exclusive needs of Maryland’s CPAs.

• Gained access to leaders in the accounting profession, insider knowledge of what it means to be a CPA, and resources to further professional success.
• Engaged in interactive activities involving: team building, character development, dinner etiquette, CPA exam tips and tricks, professional communication and networking.

CCBC’S SPEAKERS CLUB – PUBLIC SPEAKING WORKSHOP | Mar 2018 – Sep 2018
Founder | Initial Organizer

A project collaboration with a CCBC student club, Speakers Club (formerly Toastmasters Club), to serve the student body.

Activities:

• Coordinated, managed, and hosted public speaking workshops to interested participants over a 7-month period.
• Collaborated with two main CCBC groups: Speakers Club and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, in addition to eight other CCBC student clubs.
• Drafted the philosophy, goal, objectives, and responsibilities for volunteers.
• Delegated tasks.
• Created flyers, brochures, and sign-up sheets.
• Marketed via email and social media.

Goal:

• Create a stable space for public speaking with a nurturing and non-judgmental atmosphere.
• Help to deconstruct the mental blockages that influence anxiety and crippling fear to speak in front of a small group or a large crowd of people.

Philosophy:

It is not only important to get control on how the world sees you, but also important on how the world HEARS you. The art of self-development involves a process of deconstruction and reconstruction from how to walk, talk, think, and ultimately BE. The journey of finding one’s voice is very important. It’s important to be conscious or be very in-tune and present with how one’s voice sounds and feel. It would be enlightening to experience and observe how sound and music work on the brain within a different context of oral communication — to sing without having it sound like a song that’s complemented by instruments, beats, and melodies.

~Philosophy inspired by personal experiences, Brendon Burchard, Bo Eason, and Roger Love.

CCBC’S SOCIETY OF CRITICAL THINKERS CLUB | Sep 2017 – Dec 2017
President | Secretary | Treasurer

The Society of Critical Thinking presents practical and engaging philosophical activities to engage and enlighten students to the benefits of obtaining critical thinking and intellectual skills. This club had to start fresh, for all the previous leaders graduated. Angelina did her best to promote the club to attract both student leaders and members.

Activities:

• Attend Student Government Association (SGA) meetings.
• Scheduled and facilitated club meetings to guide discussions regarding promotional items and thought provoking topics.
• Collaborated with other student clubs to host a large event about better study tips during finals.
• Create club flyers.
• Created a promotion item: Halloween themed – stickers on organic lollipops with club name and meeting times;
• Managed emails and the club budget.

PEER ADVISOR
CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA)
New Hire Onboarding Program
Sept 2022 – Feb 2023

CLA’s Peer Advisor Program is a valuable part of the orientation process to ensure that new staff feel welcomed.

• Completing Peer Advisor trainings.
• Weekly 15-30-minute meetings for six months.
• Assist with answering questions or directing to the appropriate resources.

 CHIEF MARKETING EXECUTIVE
CCBC’s Business Club
Econmic Empowerment
Feb 2019 – May 2019

The mission of CCBC’s Business Club is to improve the current and future economic quality of life for the CCBC community.

• Managed social media platforms.
• Created flyers or promotional items for events.

VOLUNTEER STAFF
Hampstead Volunteer Fire Dept
Arts & Culture
2016 – 2016

• Participated in Carroll County’s seasonal Summer Carnival, serving as a cashier at the pizza stand.

MEAL SERVER
St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore
Beans & Bread Outreach Center
Human Rights
2016 – 2016

VOLUNTEER
Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care
Health
2015 – 2015

• Completed 16 hours of comprehensive direct patient care volunteer training. Provided assistance to hospice patients.

• Engaged in conversation with residents based on a set of questions to record and rate cognitive motor skills.

 
CAT SOCIALIZER
Baltimore Humane Society
Animal Welfare
2014 – 2014

• Socialized and handled cats to improve the animals’ mental and physical health.
• Followed all Baltimore Humane Society (BHS) cleaning and handling protocols. Logged in all socialization/exercise time.

STUDENT MENTOR
Gerstell Academy
Oaks & Seedling Program
2012 – 2012

A mentorship program partnering Upper School students (Oaks) to Middle School students (Seedlings) at four year intervals.

• Served as a mentor/positive role model in 12th grade to an assigned buddy in the 11th grade.

STUDENT VOLUNTEER
Special Olympics
2012 – 2012

• Supported athletes as needed while they competed in events.

VOLUNTEER
Believe Big
2012 – 2012

Believe Big website

• Painted “Believe Mugs” for cancer patients.

LEAD DESIGNER
Gerstell Academy
Arts & Culture
2011 – 2012

VOLUNTEER
Winners International Foods
2004 – 2009 (5 yrs)

The Appiah family-owned business in the food industry.

VOLUNTEER
Holy Family School
2005 – 2008 (3 yrs)

Angelina is an avid researcher and enjoys learning information that is new to her, or inspire her to view known concepts from different angles. She learns from the body of knowledge offered by her affiliations, honor society memberships, and influences. In addition to participating in professional development courses provided by AccountingToday, CCBC, IMA, and MACPA.