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Alice A Danso

Irvington

Summary

Experienced and highly analytical GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) professional with four years of expertise in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across organizational functions. Skilled in developing and implementing robust risk management frameworks, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and driving corporate governance best practices. Adept at performing risk assessments, managing compliance audits, and conducting internal controls evaluations to support informed decision-making. Proficient in utilizing GRC software tools to streamline risk management processes and enhance reporting accuracy. Known for collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate compliance and risk management into business operations, and for presenting complex findings to senior leadership. Well-versed in industry regulations such as GDPR, SOX, HIPAA, and ISO 27001. Committed to fostering a culture of compliance, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Private Caregiver

04.2024 - Current
  • I’m responsible for safeguarding my clients against potential harm.
  • I identify risks in environment such as fall hazards or health complications to prevent harm.
  • I monitor the health, safety and emotional well-being of my clients to note any changes.
  • I maintain the privacy of my clients by handling personal information with discretion.

Online Internship

American International Group, AIG
02.2025 - 02.2025
  • Completed a cybersecurity threat analysis simulation for the Cyber Defense Unit, staying updated on CISA publications.
  • Researched and understood reported vulnerabilities, showcasing analytical skills in cybersecurity.
  • Drafted a clear and concise email to guide teams on vulnerability remediation.
  • Utilized Python skills to write a script for ethical hacking, avoiding ransom payments by bruteforcing decryption keys.

Online Internship

MasterCard
01.2025 - 01.2025
  • Completed a job simulation where I served as an analyst on Mastercard’s Security Awareness Team
  • Helped identify and report security threats such as phishing
  • Analyzed and identified which areas of the business needed more robust security training and implemented training courses and procedures for those teams

Customer Service Representative

Ghana Revenue Authority
11.2022 - 09.2023
  • Ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations for individuals, businesses, and organizations.
  • Assess tax liabilities and collect taxes.
  • Investigate cases of tax evasion or fraud.
  • Review financial records, conduct audits, and guide taxpayers on their obligations.
  • Ensure proper revenue collection to support government operations and public services.

Inernship

Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
09.2021 - 11.2021
  • I managed inventory, ensured all items are accounted for, organized and accessible.
  • I regulated who had access to the inventory using the authorization systems.
  • I identified and mitigated risks such as theft, spoilage or damage to goods.
  • Maintained high levels of customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
  • Provided reliable support during audits by presenting well-organized documentation, ensuring transparency in inventory management processes.

Education

BBA - Logistics And Supply Chain Management

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ghana
11-2022

High School Diploma -

Tema Secondary School
Tema, Ghana
07-2018

Skills

  • Regulatory Standards and Frameworks (GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, NIST, SOC2, ISO 27001, CSF)
  • Disaster Recovery and Backup Management
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Governance, Risk Management and Compliance
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Problem-solving
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Data management
  • Reliability
  • Quick learner

Certification

  • CompTIA Security + 2025

training

Cybersecurity GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance)

Better Cyber Career - February 2025

Timeline

Online Internship

American International Group, AIG
02.2025 - 02.2025

Online Internship

MasterCard
01.2025 - 01.2025

Private Caregiver

04.2024 - Current

Customer Service Representative

Ghana Revenue Authority
11.2022 - 09.2023

Inernship

Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
09.2021 - 11.2021

BBA - Logistics And Supply Chain Management

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology

High School Diploma -

Tema Secondary School
Alice A Danso