CHRISTINE A. ABILLA
Grand Prairie,TX
Summary
Diligent professional in regulatory compliance field known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in risk management, policy development, and audit procedures. Excel in critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication, ensuring adherence to legal standards and organizational policies. Known for effective communication and analytical abilities, facilitating proactive solutions to compliance challenges. Demonstrated impact through streamlining compliance processes, enhancing operational efficiency, and fostering robust internal controls.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Regulatory Compliance Analyst Sr.
Lockheed Martin
Missiles & Fire Control, TX
12.2017 - Current
- Interprets federal and state and/or international regulations as they apply to products, financial processes, and other processes, practices and procedures
- Investigates and resolves compliance problems, questions, or complaints received from other units of the company, customers, government regulatory agencies, etc.
- Implements policies and procedures to ensure that these follow the appropriate statutes and regulations, and that regulatory reporting requirements are met.
- Develop and implement programs designed to increase employee awareness and knowledge of compliance policies.
- Audit and evaluate current policies, procedures, and documentation for compliance with government laws and regulations.
- Subject matter expert for procurements in support of USG prime contracts and subject to LMAP requirements.
- Perform pre-award compliance reviews on purchase orders, and provide real-time feedback to procurement personnel.
- Conduct periodic post-award reviews on purchase orders.
- Provide up-front support to procurement personnel in translating regulatory and contractual requirements into acquisition strategies that maintain the integrity of the purchasing system and support quicker downstream turns of compliance reviews.
- Train Supply Chain professionals with varying levels of knowledge, skills, and experience.
Subcontract Administrator
Lockheed Martin
Fort Worth, TX
08.2011 - 12.2017
- Provide support to the procurement team for the F-35, C-130J, F-16, and F-22 programs.
- Manage a subcontract for Stanley Security Solutions with over 200 installation projects per year at LM Aero sites.
- Develop subcontract specifications, including statements of work and terms and conditions, including the preparation of bid packages.
- Procure specialized materials, equipment, and services for the various teams.
- Administer, repair, and return contracts.
- Evaluate, negotiate subcontractor proposals, and issue authorized awards, and achieve cost savings through negotiations.
- Assist with production and sustainment activities, including processing change requests.
- Conduct cost analysis support under the guidance of FARs and DFARS.
- Interface with the supplier as the focal point between the supplier and various LM departments.
- Initiate the LM acquisition processes – solicit Request for Proposals, review supplier proposals, manage supplier performance, and administer/negotiate contracts.
Operations Loss Analyst
JP Morgan Chase
Fort Worth, TX
09.2009 - 08.2011
- Act as a liaison to corporate accounting, recovery and recourse, invoice processing, claims, or other loss reporting groups on all research matters related to loss submission.
- Efficiently manage work queue and diligently research uncontrollable expenses on delinquent, non-prime loan accounts for resolution.
- Perform accurate and timely financial reconciliation of default out-of-pocket expenses.
- Process loss analysis tasks to complete the charge off/write off of loans after approvals have been received.
- Reconcile system balances and financial transactions to default subledgers, and calculate final expense losses.
- Identify, analyze, and track additional recovery opportunities that support decision making towards minimizing uncontrollable out-of-pocket expenses.
- Present the findings to management.
Account Resolution Specialist
Citigroup Inc
Irving, Texas
02.2006 - 01.2008
- Answer inbound calls in support of customer needs and adhere to government monetary regulations.
- Address customer concerns and provide resolution on accounts that are past due for more than 500+ card members monthly
- Review and issue audits on account information and processes to be in compliance with bank regulations.
- Reconcile invoices, payment discrepancies, and card member eligibility issues in a timely manner.
- Recognized for maintaining a consistently superior level of customer satisfaction, 6 months in a row.
Assistant Store Manager/ Human Resources Coordinator
Wal-Mart Inc
Howell, Michigan
02.2005 - 11.2005
- Oversaw daily operations including HR functions; was responsible for the Customer Service Department for a multi-million dollar retail store generating sales of $5,000,000 a year and supervised 60 employees
- Maintain personnel files in accordance with federal, state, and company regulations.
- Responsible for sourcing, interviewing, recruitment, and hiring efforts.
- Partnered with college recruiting groups and local community organizations to fill entry-level or open positions.
- Facilitated training of new staff members in customer service, fashion marketing, money handling skills, and the use of computer-based learning tools.
- Maintained the employee work scheduling system (Time and Attendance System)
- Created and posted weekly work schedules for all employees.
- Assisted various teams with scheduling and communication of activities related to performance feedback, counseling, and career development, and promoted standardization of processes across business units.
- Assisted in scheduling exit interviews, completing exit paperwork, and administering exit surveys in order to guarantee a smooth transition for the employee.
- Assisted in processing mass production reports in response to client needs and performed data integrity checks to help produce accurate reporting capabilities.
Education
MBA - Human Resources Management
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration -
Wilberforce University
Wilberforce, OhioSkills
- Contract Negotiation
- Supply Chain Management
- Vendor Management
- Government procurement
- Auditing policies and procedures
- Supporting audits
- SAP
- P2P
- Tableau
- Audit management
- Regulatory knowledge
- Human Resources Support
- Organizational Skills
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Interpersonal Communication
- Time Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability
- Records Management
- Excellent Communication
- Task Prioritization
- Goal Setting
- Audit Documentation
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Problem-Solving
- Employee Relations
- Multitasking
Activities
- Int’l Students Club President
- Tutor- Swahili Language
- President- Swahili Club
- Volunteer: Children’s Home
Languages
- English (Native)
- Bilingual: Swahili (Fluent)
- French-intermediate (Basic)
Awards
- Dean’s List – Spring / Fall 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003.
- Employee Of The Month – Feb 2006, June 2006
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Swahili
Native/ Bilingual
French
Limited
Affiliations
- Community service
- Foreign Languages
- Outdoor activities
- Theater
- Travel
- DIY projects
Accomplishments
- Dean’s List
- The Employee of the Month
- Peer Awards
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Regulatory Compliance Analyst Sr.
Lockheed Martin
12.2017 - Current
Subcontract Administrator
Lockheed Martin
08.2011 - 12.2017
Operations Loss Analyst
JP Morgan Chase
09.2009 - 08.2011
Account Resolution Specialist
Citigroup Inc
02.2006 - 01.2008
Assistant Store Manager/ Human Resources Coordinator
Wal-Mart Inc
02.2005 - 11.2005
MBA - Human Resources Management
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration -
Wilberforce University
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