Seek to negotiate and facilitate conflict resolution while implementing policies to ensure proper compliance is done for clients, stakeholders, product owners and the organization.
Plan to direct and coordinate the activities of clients' projects to ensure that engagement goals are accomplished through partnered leadership and the ability to foster and create a high-performance culture.
I am immediately available to interview and start an assignment.
Thorough knowledge of business functions and extensive understanding of business operations, strategies, and objectives.
Hands-on experience in solving customer queries and issues of internal clients.
Superior work ethic, strong ability to implement policies and ensure proper compliance is done for the benefit of clients and the organization.
Facilitate transparency, inspection, and adaptation.
Excellent analytical background and skill set to understand regulatory reporting processes, including system data flows.
Ability to multi-task, be proactive and goal-oriented, have strong interpersonal/communication skills (oral and written), and confidence to work with various levels of management.
I can work with large volumes of data from varying sources, self-motivated with the ability to make decisions and maintain a controlled environment, and willing to work flexible hours or in an alternative workspace (AWS) environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Operational Risk and Intermediate Analyst
Rose International
Tampa, FL
04.2023 - 06.2023
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Governance Compliance Analyst
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation
09.2021 - 02.2023
Track and maintain a Database of employee securities and trading account activity
Identified gaps in policies & processes and presented solutions to mitigate identified risks
Request an explanation of statement account irregularities from the employee or Financial Institution
Develop timelines to retrieve missing documents or information from the Financial Institution and or employees
Identify, Analyze, Prioritize, Treat and Monitor Risks
Manage the information flow for the organization, including the integrity, efficiency, and availability of data
Synchronize information and activity across governance, and compliance to operate more efficiently
Acts as an advocate for the chosen solution and engages in its implementation or configuration process
Conduct internal security assessments, including account audits, to ensure continued compliance
Provided up-to-date information on current legal, compliance, and policy requirements that build awareness of the program, processes, and potential legal ramifications of noncompliance
Collaborated with client functions (Operations, Compliance, Risk, and /or Finance) to assess the impact of a specific regulation on existing policies, risks, and controls
Advanced analytical thinking skills to include summarizing information and identifying key patterns, outcomes, and relationships of business processes and functions
Advised clients on strategy and detailed regulatory Reporting use cases by leveraging insights from industry best practices
Ensure adequate and appropriate documentation is always maintained
Contributed to the ongoing development, enhancement, and streamlining of compliance methodologies and practices (including standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other policies/procedures)
Analyzed Compliance risk, discovered areas of potential compliance risk and vulnerability, and created and implemented solutions to eliminate the potential risks
Ensured consistency and collation among current and applicable documentation
Ensured linkage of relevant documents within the Standard
Has experience in Operational Risk Management, IT Audit
Financial Analysis, Documentation, Interpersonal Skills, Fraud Investigations, Compliance Management, Trade Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Analytical Skills and Microsoft PowerPoint
Compliance Analyst
MetLife
01.2020 - 09.2021
Customer Operations Financial Analysis
Managed enrollments and determined employee eligibility through case review and case analysis
Handled all benefit compensations and disbursements
Communicated effectively and professionally with vendors, government agencies, customers, and other external contacts of the organization
Evaluated and negotiated with all service providers
Identified gaps in policies & processes and presented solutions to mitigate identified risks
Handled all reimbursement procedures
Strong oral communication and interpersonal relationships
Strong analytical and data-gathering
Wrote reports, business correspondence, and presentations
Reconciled existing transactions through cross-referencing incoming and outgoing data contracts and supporting documentation filing and retention
Removed impediments
Implemented and monitored software development processes
Performed quarterly account reviews
Ensured that the organization's operations and procedures meet government and industry compliance standards
Ensured that the organization met regulatory expectations
Recommended improvements to compliance procedure
Worked with large volumes of data from various sources
Ability to make decisions while maintaining a controlled environment
Utilized motivation techniques to ensure the team reached goals and milestones.
Compliance Analyst
State Farm Insurance
08.2019 - 01.2020
Evaluated settlement alternatives by reviewing regulatory compliance and fair claims practices/Heavy phone contact with all parties involved
Determined subrogation or fraud potential through the claims investigation process and referred to SIU when potential fraud existed or was handled to a conclusion
Detailed file review and documentation to determine whether it had a bearing on the case
Determined the extent of the property loss by estimating the cost to repair, replace, or offer compensation
Contract Interpretation and Compliance Policy Interpretation and compliance
Led and managed compliance risk management/mitigation strategies and plans
Familiarity with payment processing systems and procedures, including assessing the compliance implications of new payment methods or technologies
Experience in conducting compliance audits to assess adherence to payment regulations and industry standards
Customer Claims Examiner
Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company
04.2019 - 08.2019
Reviewed supplemental estimates, determined supplement amounts, and issued payment
Litigation management/Completed settlement offers
Proficient in Symbolist and Xactimate
Assessed the needs of the claim by completing claims audits/investigations
Determined the cause of loss by completing a thorough investigation of the claim
Determined policy coverage by interpreting the policy language
Determined risk factors
Controlled expenses by setting the appropriate reserve amount
Completed a detailed review of the contractor's estimate by completing contract analysis
Interacted and Negotiated rates with 3rd party vendors and additional exposures such as personal property/contents, additional living expenses, mold, and ordinances related to a property loss
Determined the extent of the property loss, and estimated the cost to repair, replace, or compensation
Ensured that the organization's operations and procedures met government and industry compliance standards
Utilize motivation techniques to ensure the team reaches goals and milestones.
Property Claims Adjuster
USAA
01.2019 - 04.2019
Reviewed and analyzed policy to determine applicable coverage
Scheduled appropriate inspections and appraisals as necessary through the company portal
Determined risks
Worked with various levels of management
Reviewed underwriting documents including applications, declaration pages, and policies to determine whether it has a bearing on the case/claim
Ensured correct policy and contract interpretation.
Evaluated settlement alternatives by reviewing regulatory compliance and fair claims practices/Heavy phone contact with all parties involved
Determined subrogation or fraud potential through the claims investigation process and referred to SIU when potential fraud existed or was handled to a conclusion
Detailed file review and documentation to determine whether it had a bearing on the case
Determined the extent of the property loss estimating the cost to repair, replace, or offer compensation
Contract Interpretation and compliance Policy Interpretation and compliance
Led and managed compliance risk management/mitigation strategies and plans.
Automotive Claims Adjuster
USAA
02.2015 - 10.2018
Organized, planned, and prepared property and auto claims by working with the claimant, witnesses to the damage, police officers, lawyers, and hospital professionals
Determined the defensibility of PIP suits
Reviewed and responded to pre-suit demand letters
Used predictive modeling and analytics to prioritize tasks and maximize productivity by flagging high-risk claims
Collaborated with vendors and internal business partners to facilitate claims resolution
Supported workload surges and/or Catastrophe operations as needed to include working significant overtime during designated CATs
Determined Risks through claims organization, data, and advanced analytics
Scheduled rental vehicles, completed damage and bodily injury assessments, total loss determinations, and ultimate disbursement of funds to automotive repair facilities, e.g., body shops
Investigated and where necessary, denied claims where liability was shifted to other carriers/established an investigative plan; initiated investigation by gathering facts and evidence with all interested parties
Conducted recorded statements when necessary and reviewed/opened loss reserves
Embodied servant leadership
Ensured adequacy of reserves, confirmed, or denied coverage and liability, and advised policyholders and claimants as to the proper course of action.
Licensed Health Insurance Agent
Humana Healthcare
01.2014 - 01.2015
Complied with guidelines set by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Provided goals that are customer/client-oriented, results-oriented, quality-oriented, and by state-specific case management requirements within the workers' compensation insurance industry.
Special Education Teacher
Florida Dept of Corrections
09.2007 - 09.2008
Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and an understanding of incarcerated individuals' unique challenges, creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
Banking Center Branch Manager
First Convenience Bank
09.2003 - 10.2006
Managed the daily operations of the service center and trained and supervised 10 service center employees
Hired, trained, coached, appraised, mentored, and rewarded staff and acknowledged feedback or concerns
Ensured the banking center followed the Office of Foreign Assets Control policy and procedures guidelines
SARS reporting when deemed necessary
Balanced teller drawers, vault, and petty cash daily.
Education
Bachelor of Science - undefined
Tuskegee University
Master of Arts - Business
Liberty University
08.2024
Scrum Master
All General Lines Adjuster’s License
Xactimate 2 - undefined