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Carrie L. Zarefoss

Cleveland Hts,USA

Summary

Dynamic Cybersecurity IT Compliance Manager with extensive experience at The Sherwin-Williams Company, excelling in IT compliance and SOX initiatives. Proven track record in project leadership and risk management, successfully directing multimillion-dollar upgrades and ensuring audit readiness. Adept at cross-functional collaboration and optimizing business processes for enhanced operational efficiency.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Cybersecurity IT Compliance Manager

The Sherwin-Williams Company
07.2022 - Current
  • Lead IT SOX and general controls (ITGCs)
  • Manage compliance activities across multiple projects and business units, ensuring timely execution and audit readiness. including CV20 data conversions for Oracle Cloud Fusion roadmap projects.
  • Collaborate with internal auditors, IT owners, and stakeholders to ensure complete and accurate evidence for compliance.
  • Designed and implemented risk-based initiatives including Cybersecurity Community of Practice and Cloud-based SOD programs.
  • Partner with PMOs and leadership to align compliance requirements with business and IT strategies.

IT Manager – AOM Development

The Sherwin-Williams Company
08.2021 - 07.2022
  • Directed $13M AOM Upgrade Project, overseeing scope, budget, vendor relationships, and audit compliance.
  • Facilitated governance meetings and balanced workload across business units.
  • Managed full lifecycle of AOM application, identifying compliance risks and business impacts.
  • Developed rotational data load schedule to streamline incoming requests.
  • Provided 24/7 support for production issues and night batch operations.

Senior IT Systems Analyst

The Sherwin-Williams Company
05.2011 - 08.2021
  • Coordinated change management processes aligned with Ernst & Young audit standards.
  • Led Oracle ERP integrations for Valspar acquisitions across Consumer, General Industrial, and Automotive divisions.
  • Conducted SIT & UAT testing via ALM, managed go-live activities, and ensured compliance with CV20 protocols.
  • Analyzed business processes and coding requirements to align with best practices.
  • Utilized SQL and UNIX for data extraction and testing.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - General Management

Bryant & Stratton College
Parma, OH
05.2015

Skills

  • Oracle ERP implementation
  • IT compliance and SOX
  • Project leadership
  • Business process optimization
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Vendor management
  • Risk management strategies
  • Data migration
  • Change management
  • Budget oversight

References

References available upon request.

Leadership And Community Engagement

  • Chair, Women in IT (WiIT), 2022
  • Co-Founder, WiIT Mentorship Committee, 2023–2024
  • Founder & Co-Chair, Cybersecurity Engagement Committee, 2023–Present
  • Founder & Co-Chair, Cybersecurity Community of Practice, 2023–Present
  • Member, Cleveland Heights Mini Grant Committee, 2023–Present
  • Member, Crowd Sourced Conversations Planning Committee, 2023–Present

Professional Development

  • Emerging Leaders I & II, 2019
  • Heights Neighborhood Leadership Workshop Series, 2023

Timeline

Cybersecurity IT Compliance Manager

The Sherwin-Williams Company
07.2022 - Current

IT Manager – AOM Development

The Sherwin-Williams Company
08.2021 - 07.2022

Senior IT Systems Analyst

The Sherwin-Williams Company
05.2011 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Business Administration - General Management

Bryant & Stratton College

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