Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Interests
Awards
Hobbies and Interests
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Alvamerry Schaefer

Alvamerry Schaefer

Alexandria,USA

Summary

Experienced leader with a strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives and results. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach, commitment to excellence, and a client-centric focus that prioritizes tailored solutions and exceptional service delivery.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
3
3

Certificates

Work History

Director

KPMG Federal Technology Assurance
10.2013 - Current
  • Strategic Leadership: Accomplished Director with over 20 years of experience in internal controls, audit and assurance, risk management, project management and business process improvement, serving diverse clients including Fortune 100 companies and cabinet-level federal agencies.
  • Executive Collaboration: Proven ability to engage with C-level executives and cross-functional teams, driving strategic initiatives and enhancing organizational performance. Responsible for managing end-to-end audit projects and resources, consistently delivering results across multiple concurrent projects.
  • Innovative Problem Solving: Proven ability to think big and lead complex financial, technical, and operational audits and assessments, while identifying process improvements to optimize operations for large global companies and federal agencies.
  • Business Development: Effectively managed 10-15 concurrent engagements, overseeing revenue streams of $2-3 million. Actively contributed to proposals and business development initiatives, successfully expanding market presence and driving annual growth of at least $1.5 million.
  • Client Relationship Management: Leveraged industry expertise and professional networks to strengthen client relationships, negotiate favorable terms, and increase profitability.
  • Talent Development: Actively recruited, trained, and managed approximately 50 individuals to achieve high productivity, contractual requirements and performance metrics while fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Director

KPMG Department of Professional Practice
09.2022 - 07.2024
  • ESG Expertise and Leadership: Worked in KPMG's national office, focusing on ESG methodologies and standards, and served as the ESG Technology Lead, driving strategic initiatives and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Innovative Methodology Development: Created climate-related guidance for the US firm and leveraged Gen AI to develop innovative audit tools, enhancing risk assessments and client service delivery for professionals.
  • Technical Review and Quality Assurance: Supported software development teams as a technical reviewer, assessing risk and technical considerations on 3 firm-developed tools, to ensure compliance with high quality standards.
  • Strategic Networking and Relationship Building: Experience working with geographically dispersed and cross-functional teams to strengthen relationships and foster opportunities for collaboration across a complex international organization.
  • Climate Risk and ESG Reporting: Specialized in ESG reporting and climate risks, evaluating tools and technologies to support clients and service professionals, enhancing the firm's capabilities in sustainable practices.

Senior Associate - Manager

KPMG Federal Advisory Services
11.2009 - 09.2013
  • Audit Excellence: Successfully facilitated multiple complex external audits and consulting engagements, delivering detailed reports with actionable recommendations to enhance client operations.
  • Client Retention: Achieved repeat business by providing exceptional customer service, building strong client relationships, and consistently exceeding expectations while helping clients meet their strategic objectives.
  • Team Leadership and Employee Development: Managed teams of 5-10 staff, preparing comprehensive working papers and audit documentation to ensure thorough and accurate results. Trained new employees on technical principles and company methodology, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.

Consultant, Business Intelligence and Product Development

The Advisory Board Company
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Healthcare Innovation and Leadership: Spearheaded transformative consulting initiatives across 20+ hospitals and health systems, engaging C-Suite executives to drive strategic partnerships, enhance patient care quality, and implement business intelligence solutions, while leading product development efforts and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Associate – Senior Associate, Systems Process & Assurance

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
01.2003 - 01.2008
  • Financial Audit and Compliance Leadership: Delivered comprehensive audit and advisory services to key financial clients, including mutual fund transfer agents and brokerage firms, while leading complex business process and information system reviews to enhance operational integrity and regulatory compliance, effectively managing multiple project teams on high-priority engagements.
  • Regulatory Excellence: Conducted numerous SAS 70 examinations annually for financial institutions, ensuring robust custodian, fund accounting, and recordkeeping services for management and over 30,000 customers.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Boston College Carroll School of Management
Chestnut Hill, MA
05.2003

Skills

  • Professional services
  • Risk management
  • Client management
  • Audit and Assurance
  • Project management
  • People management
  • Internal controls
  • Security controls
  • Process improvement
  • Data analytics
  • ESG technology
  • Data analytics
  • ESG technology

Certification

  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), 2007
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, 2010
  • Executive Certificate in Advancing Sustainability, NYU Stern School of Business, 2021

Timeline

Director

KPMG Department of Professional Practice
09.2022 - 07.2024

Director

KPMG Federal Technology Assurance
10.2013 - Current

Senior Associate - Manager

KPMG Federal Advisory Services
11.2009 - 09.2013

Consultant, Business Intelligence and Product Development

The Advisory Board Company
01.2008 - 01.2009

Associate – Senior Associate, Systems Process & Assurance

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
01.2003 - 01.2008

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Boston College Carroll School of Management

Interests

Member, ISACA and Washington, DC Chapter
Member, Project Management Institute (PMI)
Member of the National ESG Solutions Team
Experienced Reviewer, KPMG Audit Quality Performance Review (QPR) Program
Committee Member, KPMG National Business Resource Group (BRG) 15 Leadership Council

Awards

Recipient, 2023 KPMG Rising Star, Recipient, 2023 KPMG Government Industry Emerging Leader, Recipient, 2008 Advisory Board Company Spirit of Generosity Award for excellent client service, Recipient, 2007 PwC Boston Chairman’s Award Winner

Hobbies and Interests

Actively contribute as a youth sports basketball coach to foster teamwork and personal development in young athletes., Enjoy volunteering alongside my children to support local organizations.

Awards

Recipient, 2023 KPMG Rising Star, Recipient, 2023 KPMG Government Industry Emerging Leader, Recipient, 2008 Advisory Board Company Spirit of Generosity Award for excellent client service, Recipient, 2007 PwC Boston Chairman's Award Winner

Publications

  • Author, Advancing Governance Innovation and Risk Management for Cybersecurity Priorities, April 2025
  • Author, KPMG Defining Issues: CDP incorporates ISSB climate disclosures, May 3, 2024
  • Contributing-Author KPMG Defining Issues: Understanding the SEC's climate rule, April 2, 2024

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