Part-time

Linda L. Bates Objective: To obtain a position that will enable me to use my strong organizatio nal skills, management background, and ability to work well with people. Summary: A professional with eighteen years experience in management and supervi sion in the regulation of the manufacture, sale, storage, transportation, distri bution, and promotion of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products. Currently in volved in the development of an integrated tax system for the State of Maryland Comptroller's Office utilizing the SAP COTS software. Major strengths in organi zation, planning and supervision. Additional skills in communications, operatio ns, field audits, and accounting. A dependable, thorough, and organized individ ual who maximizes available resources. Experience: Comptroller of Maryland1984 - Present MITS Project Management Team Project Team Member 2007 - Present * Supports the Comptrollers overall Managing for Results goal of maintaining and improving the States reputation for excellence and integrity in accounting and financial reporting. * Working toward consolidating the processing and collection of all tax types in the development of an integrated tax system. * As Training Team Lead, assisting in the development of training courses and ma terials for training to be conducted prior to the implementation of all phases o f the Modernized Integrated Tax System (MITS). Comptroller of MarylandAlcohol and Tobacco Tax Division Revenue Administrator IV Regulatory Control Manager 1992 --2009 * Managed two sections with the responsibility of issuing approved alcohol and t obacco licenses and permits. * Approved for issuance - alcohol and tobacco licenses, alcohol permits, and tob acco tax stamps. * Maintained continual interaction with section managers to accomplish these fun ctions * Developed and implemented, as part of a team, a user friendly interactive Inte rnet based system currently being used in the credit control area for alcoholic beverages. * Determined and set assignment priorities and project schedules. Comptroller of MarylandAlcohol and Tobacco Tax Division Revenue Specialist I - Field Auditor 1984 - 1992 * Interpreted and applied tax laws and regulations for alcohol and tobacco tax a udits. * Examined monthly reports/tax returns for accuracy and compliance with Maryland tax laws. * Explained proper reporting procedures to licensees. Gave advice in the settle ment of issues arising from audits and assessments. Dept. of Human Resources - Social Services, MD Caseworker I Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene, MD 1983 1983 - 1984 1980 -

Fiscal Clerk II Jos. A. Bank Clothiers, MD 1980 Accounts Payable Clerk Education: University of Maryland University College * Completed course work in Management Studies Essex Community College, MD 1977 - 1979 * Associate in Arts Degree, Accounting (60 credits) 2002 - 2004