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Melani Barajas Beltran

@melanibarajasbeltran

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Aspiring accountant with hands-on tax preparation experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that offers growth opportunities and a supportive team environment.

I am a dedicated and detail-oriented individual pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from Texas A&M - San Antonio. My academic journey has equipped me with a solid foundation in accounting principles, and I have gained practical experience through my internship at Fred Flores CPA, where I collaborated with tax accountants to prepare various tax returns.

During my internship, I honed my skills in preparing Federal and State/Local tax returns, including 1040 individual, 1065 partnerships, 1120s S corporations, and 1120 corporation. I also assisted with administrative tasks, ensuring the office operations ran smoothly. My previous experience as a line cook at Carrabba’s Italian Grill taught me the importance of multitasking and effective communication in a fast-paced environment, skills that I believe are essential in the accounting field.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Tax Return Internship

Fred Flores CPA

Jan 2024 - Jul 2024 (6 months)

Collaborated with tax accountants to prepare Federal and State/Local tax returns, including various forms such as 1040, 1065, 1120s, and 1120. Assisted with administrative tasks like appointment scheduling and client greetings to ensure smooth office operations.

Tax Preparation State Tax Returns Administrative Support Client Communication Scheduling

Line Cook

Carrabba's Italian Grill

Jan 2022 - Oct 2022 (9 months)

Prepared customer salads and desserts efficiently and accurately. Communicated effectively with co-workers across different stations to ensure timely food preparation and order correction.

Food Preparation Time Management Station Organization Multitasking

Carside

Carrabba's Italian Grill

Sep 2021 - Oct 2022 (1 year 1 month)

Managed phone orders for pick-up and delivery, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Delivered carsides orders to customers and verified third-party orders for correct driver hand-off.

Order Taking Customer Service Delivery Communication Multitasking

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Texas A&M - San Antonio

Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting

Graduated in May 2025 with a Bachelor of Business Administration, concentrating in Accounting. This program provided a strong foundation in business principles and specialized accounting practices.

Northern Virginia Community College

Associate of Science, Business Administration

Grade: 3.1/4.0

Completed an Associate of Science in Business Administration, graduating in August 2023 with a GPA of 3.1/4.0. Relevant coursework included Intermediate Accounting II and Management Information Systems.