I am a person who uses my education, experience and people skills to find logical solutions for any job that I perform. I believe in regularly updating my knowledge and skills based on the needs in any industry at a given time.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Compliance Coordinator
TreasureCap
Lewisville, TX
02.2010 - Current
Worked with multiple clients
Compliance functions I have performed:
Validation and Regulatory compliance for online business units
Create and Manage functional modules within my responsibility on the GRC application
Flag failures in the data for the Financial/Operations teams to review and correct
Identify process inefficiencies within the framework for ongoing Business Analysis
Work with compliance team to run the test cycles on preplanned timeline
Map the process activities to an acceptable, unified and desired outcome
Give recommendations on Operational improvements based on data tracking & analysis
Conduct interviews with business units for process information and user requirements
Create online user satisfaction surveys within business units to assess their challenges.
Governance functions I have performed:
Be a part of the IT audits team with minimal guidance or oversight
Review Customer Assurance Standards
Review IT general control and application processes
Help COBIT auditors with IT security policy reviews
PCI security controls review as needed
Documentation of change of controls/processes on regular basis
Healthcare Project coordination during Affordable Care act transition
Use GRC software to analyze large volumes of data for failures and non compliance.
Served as subject matter expert by advising staff and customers and working directly with external agencies throughout audits or to remedy compliance issues.
Directed and implemented strategic improvement plans to integrate solutions to audit findings and workflow process issues.
Managed quality programs to reduce overdue compliance activities.
Developed analysis methodologies under close supervision of Business Analyst.
Performed quality reviews with Project Manager to uncover workflow and communication issues.
Assisted with training sessions to educate management personnel on compliance and regulatory standards through presentations.
Monitored safety programs to verify compliance with federal standards.
Managed practical action plans to respond to audit discoveries and compliance violations.
Liaised with risk management, internal audit and employee services departments to direct compliance issues to appropriate channels for investigation and resolution.
Identified potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk to develop and implement corrective action plans.
Provided guidance, advice and training to improve business' understanding of related laws and regulatory requirements.
Prepared training programs to improve compliance at all levels.
Gathered, organized and evaluated data to make accurate assessments of current operations.
Wrote and presented reports outlining findings and recommendations from compliance audits.
Enhanced accountability and responsibility for compliance by allocating tasks such as assessments, mitigation, monitoring and auditing.
Monitored compliance with processes, policies, procedures and standards in regards to collection and management of annual contributions from shareholder companies.
Enhanced regulatory, strategic and operational performance to keep in alignment with deadlines.
Counseled committees and department heads regarding compliance risks and standards.
Implemented improvement initiatives and developed compliance testing program to monitor and identify gaps in new and existing practices.
Oversaw proper maintenance and dissemination of filing documentation as well as records and reports for review by various departments.
Reviewed contracts for compliance and privacy-related issues.
Established and cultivated productive relationships with regulatory bodies.
Developed and implemented internal control tests to verify employee compliance with established policies and procedures.
Drove system improvement efforts from concept to completion while strategically managing outside vendors.
Business Continuity Planner
ChiefIntellect Solutions
Plano, TX
08.2005 - 11.2009
Worked with multiple clients
Identify business continuity risk of business divisions including BIA
Define business processes and exposure to risks
Define criticality of business units and likelihood of failure
Develop plans to mitigate interruptions of processes deemed critical
Identify alternative systems and procedures
Identify Hot and Cold sites for back up facilities
Develop plans for the potential impact of a wide range of disruption scenarios
Assess financial and operational impacts for disruptions
Create media relationship policy for potential disruptions
Arrange alternative communication channels with customers & employees
Address regulatory and compliance issues
Create BCP tool box for disaster scenarios
Design and Develop Employee BCP review manual
Conduct Business Continuity classes for clients
Assess and revise plans on a continuous basis as per changing threat scenarios
Developed auditing program to address risks and evaluate regulatory requirements.
Participated in interviews, performed observations and evaluated pertinent information to supplement audit findings.
Conducted or oversaw contingency plan integration and operation.
Educated subordinate team members in use of LDRPS software, business objectives and performance objectives.
Revamped plans to enhance company's capability of maintaining and recovering critical business functions.
Used risk analysis tools, mitigation strategies and management approaches in consistent fashion with different departments.
Organized and updated strategies for managing crisis events to modernize and enhance approaches.
Devised and deployed training tools and business structures to help department leaders and liaisons develop and improve business continuity plans.
Wrote reports to summarize testing activities and describe goals and recommendations.
Created or administered training and awareness presentations or materials.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
IT Administrator
Interconnect Network Systems
Atlanta, GA
10.1999 - 12.2002
Installed, configured and maintained network for training in 60+ seat environment
Installed servers, desktops, modems, hubs, routers and switches
Monitor network performance and software availability for training needs
Trouble shoot and test network on continuous basis
Install security patches and updates on timely manner
Maintain server and desktop licensing for multiple providers
Perform back-ups to server regularly
Worked with colleagues and managers to improve the network infrastructure
Manage relationship with training sponsor, clients, functional managers & consultants
Manage technology training projects from initiating to closing
Provide leadership to project teams of 8 to 20 consultants
Interact with training clients to study scope and requirements of projects
Coordinate consultant skills and availability for projects
Develop WBS and process flows for projects
Develop compensation and rate structure for consultants
Performance and Compliance Coordinator at Ross Innovative Employment SolutionsPerformance and Compliance Coordinator at Ross Innovative Employment Solutions