381 Millennium - Seventeenth Edition FINANCE AND INSURANCE Block between 2002 and 2019, she hails from over 30 years of experience in the insurance industry, through which she sold personal, life and health insurance to clients. During this time, Ms. Blankenship distinguished herself as the first woman to become a registered health underwriter in the state of Michigan. Outside of her primary endeavors in the field of tax preparation, Ms. Blankenship has also found success as an author. Writing under the pseudonym of Deanna Jewel, she has authored a variety of novels in the romance, mystery, historical, time travel and paranormal genres, including “Never Surrender,” which won a Marie M. Irvine Literary Excellence Award. Ms. Blankenship’s books are primarily published through Doce Blant Publishing and her own company, Swallowtail Productions LLC. Though she did not study in college, Ms. Blankenship was determined to excel at what she does, and she is gratified to have established and sustained a business. Her performance in the field has largely been born of her extensive commitment to self-study, which saw her take courses on tax preparation, payroll administration and QuickBooks proficiency. In accounting for her success, Ms. Blankenship credits the longstanding relationships she has forged with her clients. Additionally, as an author, she is grateful to have developed a knack for telling stories that draw the reader into her settings, allowing them to empathize with the characters and truly immerse themselves in the fiction. Looking toward the future, Ms. Blankenship aims to focus more on her writing, as well as traveling for leisure. D rawing great fulfillment from the success of her clients, Terry Blankenship has garnered acclaim for her work on behalf of JB Tax Associates Inc., where she leverages a wealth of expertise in accounting, payroll analysis and tax returns in her role as the chief financial officer. Having previously worked with H&R TERRY BLANKENSHIP CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, AUTHOR JB Tax Associates Inc. Lewiston, ID
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