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Catherine Nkomba

Agile Coach
Reston,VA

Summary

BUSINESS EXECUTIVE & SECURITY, PRIVACY AND COMPLIANCE LEADER OBJECTIVE To obtain the position of Director, ES&G Sustainability Advice & Solutions Department at IFC and leverage my expertise to provide leadership to a team of professionals in fulfilling the department's contributions to IFC's goals and strategy. Entrepreneurial and creative Founder passionate about turning innovative ideas into tangible results. Experienced formulating and executing strategic plans, creating new products and services, and developing business opportunities. Track record of multiple successful business ventures and leading teams of professionals to maximize profits and deliver success. Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams. Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in financial management and stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CLEARANCES, Public Trust

Co-founder & CEO

PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE, LLC
01.2021 - Current
  • Developed a legal and compliance program for two startup companies based in Neuchatel, Switzerland
  • Monitored registration, licensing, and training requirements for employees
  • Provide clear guidance and advice to staff in policy formulation, support investment transactions, coordinate and implement a comprehensive ESG advisory services program
  • Ensure the department discharges its risk management and assurance duties in a timely and responsible manner with regards to IFC's compliance with the Sustainability Framework and the client's ability to meet the requirements of IFC's Performance Standards
  • Maintain relevant and high-quality expertise amongst staff so that department is recognized as a center of excellence providing value to clients.

Advisor, Agile Transformation Coach & Trainer

NORTHROP GRUMMAN
01.2017 - 01.2022
  • Coached U.S
  • Government agencies (Treasury, DHS, DOD) executive leadership in digital and agile transformation
  • Designed and implemented agile privacy programs that increased compliance and reduced instances of misconduct by 62% within the first year of implementation
  • Led teams of ethics advisors and conducted training programs to promote ethical behavior and prevent conflict of interest
  • Investigated allegations of misconduct and coordinated with client organizations and senior management to impose sanctions when necessary
  • Fostered partnerships with external organizations to promote best practices and develop awareness of emerging ethical issues
  • Provide leadership to CEG staff in fulfilling the department's contributions to IFC's goals and strategy
  • Lead CEG's strategy formulation and execution across various products and solutions and partner with CES and the CAO to develop IFC's comprehensive approach to sustainability and environmental & social accountability.

Agile Product Manager/Enterprise Agile Coach

GRANT THORNTON
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Provide strategic direction and oversight to the client organization's compliance and privacy programs, ensuring adherence to federal and state health services regulations, including Medicare and Medicaid, HIPAA, and state privacy rules
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures related to compliance and privacy, conduct training for staff and leadership, and monitor compliance efforts
  • Collaborate with other executives and governing bodies to provide guidance on compliance and privacy policies and activities and develop strategies for appropriately managing organizational risks while ensuring continued efficient and effective operations
  • Serve as a role model for ethical management behavior and promote a culture that actively seeks input from staff to optimize daily operations and minimize exposure to risk.

Sr. Manager/Director of Quality & Partnerships

XEROX BUSINESS SERVICES
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Good governance champion and weekly communication with key investors on a countrywide Intelligence Transportation System (ITS)
  • Managed the day-to-day activities of the company’s global ethics and compliance function
  • Provide clear guidance and advice to staff in policy formulation, support investment transactions, coordinate and implement a comprehensive ESG advisory services program
  • Build and maintain partnerships and relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, both internal and external, to ensure clear strategy and process
  • Be a key spokesperson for IFC and the World Bank Group on sustainability issues, both at the client level and more broadly in other forums, such as conferences, institutional events
  • Established a compliance framework that ensured adherence to ethical policies and regulations across all departments
  • Designed and delivered ethics training programs that raised awareness among employees and reduced incidents of non-compliance
  • Conducted internal investigations into allegations of misconduct and provided recommendations to senior management on appropriate action
  • Developed policies and procedures for the ethical management of conflicts of interest.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of Maryland - College Park, College Park, MD
1984

Leadership And Coaching Training - Coaching

Co-Active Training Institute, San Francisco, CA
2023

Skills

  • Excellent leadership skills and ability to motivate and manage a team of professionals
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to identify and solve complex environmental, social, and governance issues
  • Staff Management
  • Business planning
  • Contract Management
  • Program oversight
  • Problem-Solving
  • Strategic planning
  • Project Management
  • Negotiation
  • Business administration
  • Consulting
  • Business Development
  • Operations management
  • Revenue Generation
  • Budgeting
  • Financial administration
  • Customer acquisition
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Financial Management

Certification

Trained Compliance & Ethics Professional (CEP) Professional Coach Certified (ICF-PCC), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt (CSSMBB), Certified Risk and Information Controls (CRISC), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Enterprise Team Performance Coach

Affiliations

As a seasoned leader with over 20 years of experience in the field of ethics and internal justice, I possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills that allow me to effectively navigate complexities within a large organization. I am well-versed in implementing privacy policies, promoting compliance, and fostering a culture of integrity. Additionally, I have a proven track record of leading diverse teams and delivering results. Society of Corporate Compliance & Ethics (SCCE)/IEEE/Computer Science Society / ISACA ASQ – American Society for Quality /Agile Alliance / Agile Leadership Network/International Coaching Federation

Additional Information

  • HONORS & AWARDS , Excellence in Business Innovation Award IBM Virginia Top Performer Northrop Grumman

Languages

French
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual

Author

Co-Author of U.S. Government Product Management handbook

Timeline

Co-founder & CEO - PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE, LLC
01.2021 - Current
Advisor, Agile Transformation Coach & Trainer - NORTHROP GRUMMAN
01.2017 - 01.2022
Agile Product Manager/Enterprise Agile Coach - GRANT THORNTON
01.2016 - 01.2017
Sr. Manager/Director of Quality & Partnerships - XEROX BUSINESS SERVICES
01.2013 - 01.2015
- CLEARANCES, Public Trust
University of Maryland - College Park - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Co-Active Training Institute - Leadership And Coaching Training, Coaching

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