Gina M. Nicolella gn1e40e7c@westpost.

net 1202 Tee Court Pittsburgh, PA 15142 SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Mobile: 412.848.8166

Extensive experience with all aspects of project management and supervision/tra ining of staff Extensive experience leading technical interviews with, financial, engineering and manufacturing personnel Experienced with audit defense of Tier I issues (Section 41 R&D Tax Credit). Proficiency with relevant software, including Microsoft Office Professional Sui te, Adobe, and Superforms Strong ability to adapt to change Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proven leadership ability Working to towards CPA PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE WORKSCAPE, INC o Director of Operations - Pittsburgh, PA (5/2011 - 8/2011) Overseeing, evaluating and improving day to day business operations from asset purchases and ordering office supplies to managing the functionality and process flow of the sales, customer support and design departments. Managing all accounting and taxation functions Evaluating operational efficiency, profitability and performance Monitoring vendor quality and client satisfaction Designing and implementing paperless systems Hiring and training personnel DELOITTE TAX LLP o Senior Tax Consultant - Pittsburgh, PA (9/2008 - 5/2011) Earned a year-end performance rating of 1 out of 5 for 2 years running (top 1 0% of Deloitte globally) Managed 1 million dollars in revenue as a Senior Consultant for clients ranging between 30 million in gross receipts to over 10 billion for companies in the In dustrial & Processing Equipment, Blast Furnaces and Steel Mills, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology and Construction and Engineering industries. Created an electronic version of a deliverable that resulted in reducing cost o f completion from close to or over $20,000 to under $400. Involved in the successful audit defense of Section 41 R&D tax credits of sever al clients which resulted in 80%+ sustention rate. Managed overall project and day to day and activities for Section 41 R&D tax cr edit projects, including training and developing 1-4 direct reports. Managed work flow and professionals located in India Involved with organizing Women(tm)s Initiative events Will be promoted to manager once CPA is passed. o Tax Consultant I & II (3/2006 - 8/2008) Detailed analysis and quantification of Section 41 R&D tax credit and preparati on of supporting documentation. Audit defense support. EDUCATION VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE & STATE UNIVERSITY (VIRGINIA TECH)- BLACKSBURG, V A B.S. in Accounting & Information Systems - Summer, 2005

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