Alexa Cardenas
Chicago Ridge
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with experience at Ladder Up, excelling in tax preparation and client interaction. Bilingual in Spanish and English, I demonstrate strong problem-solving and leadership skills. As a veteran who has worked in all occupations has collaborated with multiple levels of management and diverse cultural audiences, showcasing my commitment to excellence and teamwork in fast-paced environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Tax Preparer Intern
Ladder Up
02.2025 - Current
- Verified accuracy of all paperwork submitted for review prior to submission to IRS or state taxing authority.
- Interviewed clients to obtain additional information on taxable income and deductible expenses and allowances.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Legal Assistant
The Law Office of Rafael Albarran
01.2023 - Current
- Filed documents electronically with Illinois Courts.
- Draft Notices, Subpoenas, Certificates, Proof of Service, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, Appearances, and Prove Up packages.
- Organized documents to manage the paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
Cashier
Whole Foods
01.2022 - Current
- Enhanced customer experience through high-level service.
- Assisted customers with refunds by either cash or card and resolving transaction issues
- Used POS system to enter orders, process cash or card payments and issue receipts in excellent accuracy levels
Property Chief and Supply Chief
United States Marine Corps
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Maintained the Mess hall Equipment Replacement Record (MERR) of major equipment valued at over $1.35 million, quarterly, physical inventories
- Submitted over 4 million dollars in contracts for the mess hall, credit card purchase for several functional areas totaling over $228,199.48
- Orchestrated several disposition projects in order to properly dispose of $50,458.62 food service equipment to the Defense Reutilization Market Officer at Pearl Harbor
- Responsible for balancing Defense Property Accountability System ensuring accuracy in totaling $448,035.49
Education
BBA - Accounting
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL05-2025
Skills
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Leadership/ supervision
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
Timeline
Tax Preparer Intern
Ladder Up
02.2025 - Current
Legal Assistant
The Law Office of Rafael Albarran
01.2023 - Current
Cashier
Whole Foods
01.2022 - Current
Property Chief and Supply Chief
United States Marine Corps
01.2019 - 01.2021
BBA - Accounting
Saint Xavier University
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