Ade Akinsanya
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Organized Compliance Manager offering ten years of progressive career development and expertise in regulatory compliance. Exceptional skill in interpreting and summarizing regulations to drive organization-wide compliance. Compliance Manager focused on minimizing company liability by keeping all records, processes and training in full compliance with established standards and legal requirements. Quality-driven and hardworking with proven skills in spotting issues, developing resolutions and implementing corrective actions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Compliance Manager
Cox Communications
12.2017 - Current
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders, auditors and legal counsel to confirm compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Supported team by pitching in to complete special projects.
- Served as subject matter expert by advising staff and customers and working directly with external agencies throughout audits or to remedy compliance issues.
- Monitored closing disclosures to verify documents contained required signatures.
- Reviewed, revised and updated compliance policies and procedures to confirm continual compliance with applicable laws.
- Responded to employee inquiries regarding compliance regulations and procedures.
- Assisted with internal and external audits to confirm compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Maintained effective working relationships with regulatory authorities, suppliers and customers.
- Reviewed documents, files, transcripts and other records to assess compliance and potential risk.
- Played instrumental role in company-wide risk assessment efforts, supporting enhancements in business processes and controls.
- Managed full life cycle of assigned audits in alignment with departmental procedures, delivering progress as well as closing reports to senior management and clients.
Compliance Specialist
General Motors Co
08.2013 - 12.2017
- Member of project team responsible for creating comprehensive digital imaging database at General Motors Corporation
- Reviewed and reported on over 1000 significant strict product liability litigation files
- Reviewed and reported on pleadings from all 50 states on national engineering and safety standards spanning over 20 years.
- Monitored and assessed compliance risks associated with operational processes and procedures
- Assisted with internal and external audits to confirm compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Responded to employee inquiries regarding compliance regulations and procedures
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current and emerging compliance regulations
Education
LL.M. - Law
University of Buckingham
Buckingham, UK09.1989
LL.B. - Law
University of Buckingham
Buckingham, UK12.1988
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT08.1985
Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Audit Oversight
- Regulatory Compliance Oversight
- Compliance Initiatives
- Corporate Regulations
- Compliance Auditing
- Staff Training
Timeline
Compliance Manager
Cox Communications
12.2017 - Current
Compliance Specialist
General Motors Co
08.2013 - 12.2017
LL.M. - Law
University of Buckingham
LL.B. - Law
University of Buckingham
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Bridgeport