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OfficeManager

A MATHEW

Dallas,TX

Summary

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

Education

Master of Science - Finance

The American College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Post Graduate - Information Technology Management

AIMA-CME
New Delhi, India

Bachelor of Commerce -

Osmania University
Hyderabad, India

Skills

  • Regulatory Standards
  • Compliance Reporting
  • Critical Thinking
  • Risk Identification
  • License Verification

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Limited Working
Tamil
Limited Working
Telugu
Elementary

Timeline

Compliance Coordinator

TreasureCap
02.2010 - Current

Business Continuity Planner

ChiefIntellect Solutions
08.2005 - 11.2009

IT Administrator

Interconnect Network Systems
10.1999 - 12.2002

Master of Science - Finance

The American College

Post Graduate - Information Technology Management

AIMA-CME

Bachelor of Commerce -

Osmania University
A MATHEW