David Allen
Web Systems | Bookkeeping | Office Administration
Experienced office worker in sophisticated technological environments, utilizing tools such as spreadsheets, databases, and software applications, including the Microsoft Suite and WordPress CMS & CRM admin. With a background in applied mathematics and computer science, I have successfully applied my expertise in front-end web development, finance, and website administration.
Top Skills
✱ Website Maintenance
Manage and operate shopping sites, eCommerce, build websites using HTML5 & CSS, in addition to creating video, audio and publishing content to social media. Experienced in WordPress management and setting up website and email. Responsible for running web systems of multiple small business websites.
‱ Bookkeeping & Income Tax Returns
Certified in Sage Simply Accounting and experienced in using uFile income tax software,processing financial data and utilizing financial management systems like Sage Pro. Completed current basic income tax returns and back tax filings for Niagara residents including seniors, students, newcomers, couples, families with children. Worked closely with support agencies across the region assisting homeless & disadvantaged.
⇋ Office Administration
Running a virtual office using email for exchanging PDFs, documents, and images. Experienced in using Excel for calculations, data wrangling and equation writing. With a background in web development, I can offer eCommerce setup and advanced office administration skills. Knowledgeable in Canva, websites, communications, email, WordPress; using Excel, MS Office, Email and software programs.
Bookkeeping | Administration | Websites
Bookkeeper | Income Tax Preparer
Bookkeeping
Certified in Simply Accounting and in using the accounting method, completing the accounting cycle and using the latest software like Office and Excel.
My knowledge of bookkeeping has given me experience in processing financial data and utilizing financial management systems, like SAGE 50 Pro, and aligns well with tasks related to processing invoices.
Income Tax Preparation
After a thorough police background check, I was engaged by the Canada Revenue Agency to facilitate the preparation of tax returns for low income residents of Niagara Region working in a free tax clinic, encompassing seniors, students, newcomers and families with children; ensuring exemplary customer service with utmost discretion in handling sensitive tax information.
Collaborated closely with local Niagara Regional agencies to extend assistance to individuals experiencing homelessness. Volunteering for the CRA gave me a broad range of experiences with source documents and of working in a secure, modern digital office.
Hire Bookkeeper
- Certified Sage Pro
- Simply Accounting
- Excel
- St Catharines, Ontario
Office Skills, Excel
Comfortable in making use of Microsoft Excel or other financial software to manage accounts, spreadsheets and tabulated information.
My education in mathematics gives me a solid understanding of financial systems and data and am confident using computer systems running Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Word, and using various document types like CSV and XML.
Proficient in utilizing technology for tax preparation and financial management purposes. Registered to file returns electronically through the Canada Revenue Agency's Ufile system, demonstrating my competency in utilizing digital tools for data entry and submission.
My expertise in digital documents mean I can use many source formats and have some experience in displaying charts, graphics, illustrations or creating PDF documents.
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- CRA Registered
- Personal Income Tax
- Niagara Region
My expertise in digital documents mean I can use many source formats and have some experience in displaying charts, graphics, illustrations or creating PDF documents.
Website Development
eCommerce | HTML5 | CSS | Wordpress
Working as a sub-contractor, I have been responsible for digital marketing for eCommerce shopping websites and WordPress, I've worked across industries bringing solutions to clients and business users alike, creating websites & web pages and have been involved with creative web projects alongside graphic & web designers to produce fast, efficient sites to sell and market goods & services for any business type.
I've built and been responsible for the websites of hairstylists, engineering companies, carpet fitters, tilers, landscaping companies, poets, ghost writers, therapists, finance companies and Internet Providers.
Website Projects
Coding
- I completed contract work for these & other companies, operating in a fully remote capacity running shopping websites, writing and editing HTML, CSS.
[NoTE :: There are projects & clients with whom I no longer have a relationship]
- Websites
- Content Management
- St Catharines, On
Web Systems Management
Worked with many file types and have experience using digital publishing systems, also known as Content Management Systems, like WordPress, Drupal, or Joomla. Such systems can be used for storage and retrieval of practically any information.
Conversant in domain registration and website management. I can run multiple website operations.
In my role as a web developer, have used systems like SalesForce to integrate and direct information sources, as well as forms for processing customer information. Creative and well-versed in technology and file distribution.
Technical Skills
- ∷ Websites | Experienced in web design, development, and self publishing
- ▭Email/VoIP Setup | Proficient in setting up contact forms and email administration, VoIP systems
- ⇋ Small Freight Logistics | Shipping/Receiving, skilled in eCommerce sales and online shop management
- ¤ Systems Administration | Operate databases, administer domain registration, Internet telephony, routers, computer systems, Linux/PC
Operating Systems
A generalist computer user adept in both Windows and Linux environments, with a university education in math and computer science, equips me with the analytical skills necessary for addressing complex issues and offering informed recommendations.
