Brenda Gallagher
Gouverneur
Summary
Dynamic Corporate Compliance Specialist with a proven track record at The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence, excelling in compliance auditing and staff training. Adept at regulatory analysis and risk assessment, I effectively communicate updates and develop policies that enhance operational integrity, ensuring adherence to evolving regulations while fostering a culture of compliance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Compliance Specialist
The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence
Watertown
05.2025 - Current
- Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of state and federal regulations affecting waiver and non-waiver programs.
- Monitoring regulatory changes impacting billing and operations, while communicating updates to staff.
- Creating and revising agency compliance policies in alignment with regulatory changes, and technological advancements.
- Conducting investigations and audits independently, and as assigned.
- Conducting interviews related to audits, investigations, and risk assessments.
- Preparing detailed reports related to compliance audits and assessments.
- Developing and revising training materials, and conducting compliance-related training sessions.
- Verifying documentation against compliance and regulatory standards, and addressing deficiencies to resolve issues.
Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional
The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence
Canton
07.2019 - 05.2025
- Facilitated scheduling and coordination of team meetings for the people we support.
- Developed person-centered staff action habilitation plans, and trained Direct Support Professionals on implementation.
- Reviewed monthly progress tracking data, and completed associated monthly progress notes.
- Delivered staff training to guarantee accurate data collection, and proper documentation.
- Supported the direct supervisor with job-related tasks, and addressed inquiries during absences.
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
SUNY Potsdam/St. Lawrence County Correctional Facility
Potsdam
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Assisted the professor during the spring semester Introduction to Criminal Justice course, and the fall semester Corrections and Punishment course in the St. Lawrence County Correctional Facility and the SUNY Potsdam campus.
- Mentored students through office hours, one-on-one communication, and during group facilitation in the county jail and at SUNY Potsdam for Intro to Criminal Justice, and Corrections and Punishment courses.
- Conducted weekly book club discussions and programming for a women’s group at the county jail.
- Prepared lessons according to the course outline to convey all required material and deepen student understanding of the subject matter.
- Developed resources tailored to meet the unique needs of incarcerated students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
SUNY Potsdam
Potsdam, NY05.2019
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts-General Studies
SUNY Canton
Canton, NY05.2017
Skills
- Staff training and development
- Risk assessment
- Written and interpersonal communication
- Group facilitation
- Critical and analytical thinking
- Policy and report writing
- Compliance auditing
- Regulatory analysis
Timeline
Corporate Compliance Specialist
The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence
05.2025 - Current
Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional
The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence
07.2019 - 05.2025
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
SUNY Potsdam/St. Lawrence County Correctional Facility
01.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
SUNY Potsdam
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts-General Studies
SUNY Canton