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 Maryland-
1984 - 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 Maryland-
Alcohol 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 Maryland-
Alcohol 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 1983 - 1984
Caseworker I
Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene, MD 1980 -
1983
Fiscal Clerk II
Jos. A. Bank Clothiers, MD
1980
Accounts Payable Clerk
Education:
University of Maryland University College 2002 - 2004
* Completed course work in Management Studies
Essex Community College, MD
1977 - 1979
* Associate in Arts Degree, Accounting (60 credits)