Barbette Mays
Round Rock
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Internal Auditor
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Austin
10.2023 - Current
- Conducted risk assessments identifying potential operational inefficiencies.
- Evaluated internal controls for compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with departments to enhance audit processes and procedures.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing audit findings and recommendations.
- Assisted in developing audit plans aligned with organizational objectives.
- Monitored implementation of corrective actions from previous audits.
- Reviewed complex audit plans and risk assessment to identify potential areas of financial exposure.
- Presented results of audits at various meetings including executive level forums.
- Participated in cross-functional teams focused on developing strategies for improving existing processes or implementing new ones.
- Prepared regular reports summarizing audit progress for senior management review.
- Evaluated internal controls, policies, and procedures for compliance with company standards and government regulations.
- Developed effective working relationships with all levels within the organization to facilitate communication between departments.
- Assisted external auditors during the annual financial statement audit process.
- Monitored status of identified issues, ensuring timely completion of corrective actions taken by management.
- Investigated fraud allegations involving misappropriation of funds or other assets.
- Monitored new trends and technologies related to audit areas to implement modifications in processes and procedures.
- Helped department leaders devise and implement remediation plans to address identified concerns.
Senior Internal Auditor
Texas General Land Office
Austin
12.2013 - 10.2023
- Conducted risk assessments identifying potential operational inefficiencies.
- Evaluated internal controls for compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with departments to enhance audit processes and procedures.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing audit findings and recommendations.
- Assisted in developing audit plans aligned with organizational objectives.
- Monitored implementation of corrective actions from previous audits.
- Reviewed complex audit plans and risk assessment to identify potential areas of financial exposure.
- Participated in cross-functional teams focused on developing strategies for improving existing processes or implementing new ones.
- Evaluated internal controls, policies, and procedures for compliance with company standards and government regulations.
- Developed effective working relationships with all levels within the organization to facilitate communication between departments.
Senior Project Manager
Texas State Auditor's Office
Austin
03.1996 - 12.2013
- Directed project planning and execution for state auditing initiatives.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives efficiently.
- Developed project timelines and monitored adherence to schedules.
- Facilitated risk assessment sessions to identify potential project challenges.
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain auditing standards.
- Led training sessions for staff on new project management tools and processes.
- Reviewed project documentation for compliance with state regulations and policies.
- Managed project scope, timeline and budget in alignment with company objectives.
- Monitored progress of projects against established timelines and budgets.
- Liaised between senior management, project team members and clients to ensure effective communication throughout the duration of the project.
- Created detailed reports on project status, issues, risks and opportunities.
- Enhanced development and drove continuous improvement of project delivery process by providing strong program leadership.
- Resolved conflicts between team members in order to maintain productivity levels.
- Completed thorough risk assessments and deployed management and response strategies to prevent roadblocks.
- Provided guidance to team members on how to overcome obstacles during the course of a project.
- Outlined work plans, assessed resources and determined timelines for projects.
- Provided training sessions to staff on new processes or systems related to projects.
- Implemented change management processes when issues arose to keep project moving forward and adjust to shifted priorities.
- Analyzed data from completed projects in order to identify areas for improvement.
- Ensured compliance with relevant regulations during all stages of a project's lifecycle.
- Implemented process improvement initiatives aimed at increasing efficiency within the organization.
- Evaluated performance metrics for ongoing projects in order to assess progress towards goals.
- Visited locations to observe operations and determine opportunities to streamline processes and achieve cost reductions.
- Assessed resource requirements and allocated personnel accordingly.
- Conducted post-project evaluations in order to assess effectiveness of strategies employed.
- Evaluated, determined and delegated tasks to staff based on client needs, capacity planning and project-specific initiatives.
- Monitored compliance with internal policies, contracts, and regulatory obligations.
- Managed changes to project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques.
- Identified project needs by reviewing project objectives and schedules.
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
- Submitted project deliverables to clients, consistently adhering to quality standards.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Consumer Science/Business Administration
Southwest Texas State University
San Marcos, TX08-1990
Skills
- Risk assessment
- Internal controls evaluation
- Audit compliance
- Fraud investigation
- Audit reporting
- Process improvement
Certification
- Certified Internal Control Auditor
Timeline
Senior Internal Auditor
Public Utility Commission of Texas
10.2023 - Current
Senior Internal Auditor
Texas General Land Office
12.2013 - 10.2023
Senior Project Manager
Texas State Auditor's Office
03.1996 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Consumer Science/Business Administration
Southwest Texas State University
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