Doris D. Amankwah
Stafford,USA
Summary
Highly motivated and detail-oriented Compliance Analyst with a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity Strategy and Information Management from The George Washington University. Equipped with hands-on experience in regulatory compliance, risk management, IT governance, and cybersecurity frameworks through internships and academic projects. Adept at ensuring organizational compliance with industry regulations, conducting risk assessments, internal audits, and policy enforcement. Committed to advancing in IT governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) with a long-term goal of enhancing efficiency, elevating quality and maximizing organization’s operational potentials.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cybersecurity Compliance Analyst
Genesis Logistics
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted in compliance risk assessments, ensuring adherence to NIST, ISO 27001, and SOC2 standards
- Performed penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to identify security risks and ensure policy compliance
- Strengthening defenses against malware, phishing attacks, and social engineering through proactive risk management strategies
- Supported incident response investigations, assisting in documentation, containment, and remediation efforts
- Applied cybersecurity controls and best practices to align with compliance frameworks and regulatory policies
- Led the development and maintenance of cybersecurity policies, procedures and control documentation to support organizational compliance initiatives
- Performed general control oversight and review to verify compliance with SOX provisions and professional standards
- Collaborated with the IT and security teams to implement appropriate security controls and monitored their effectiveness
Regulatory Compliance Specialist (Volunteer)
AARP Foundation
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Conducted tax compliance intake reviews, ensuring adherence to IRS tax filing standards and regulations
- Assisted in data verification and regulatory compliance checks, ensuring accurate financial reporting
- Provided guidance on compliance procedures, enhancing accuracy in tax filing for low-income individuals
Compliance & Operations Manager
Achimota Golf Club
03.2017 - 12.2023
- Led compliance and operational risk activities, ensuring adherence to financial, tax, and regulatory policies
- Implemented GDPR policies and managed internal control audits
- Directed compliance reporting and risk assessments, enhancing financial and cybersecurity controls
- Spearheaded automated compliance tracking and financial monitoring systems
- Assisted in risk assessments and control effectiveness evaluations for financial and security compliance
- Developed and maintained internal audit documentation, ensuring alignment with compliance policies
- Managed identity and access control measures, overseeing user permissions for financial systems
- Designed training materials and presented compliance awareness sessions to staff and board members
Regulatory Compliance Assistant
Achimota Golf Club
09.2013 - 02.2017
- Assisted in audit preparations, compliance checks, and risk mitigation strategies
- Ensured financial and operational controls met regulatory standards, reducing audit findings by 20%
- Conducted policy review and compliance tracking for financial records and reporting
- Led the development and maintenance of cybersecurity policies, procedures and control documentation to support organizational compliance initiatives
- Performed general control oversight and review to verify compliance with industry regulations and professional standards
- Collaborated with the IT and security teams to implement appropriate security controls and monitored their effectiveness
- Assisted in coordinating compliance training programs for employees
- Worked with departments to ensure corrective actions were implemented after audit
Education
Master of Professional Studies - Cybersecurity Strategy and Information Management
The George Washington University
Washington DC01.2025
Cybersecurity & Compliance Training -
Better Cyber Career Training
08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Accounting Education
University of Education, Winneba
Ghana01.2013
Skills
- NIST
- GDPR
- HIPAA
- SOX
- CCPA
- SOC2
- ISO 27001
- COBIT
- FISMA
- CIS
- Agile Framework (Scrum)
- Risk Assessments
- Control Testing
- Policy Development
- Audit Preparation
- Incident Response
- Security Compliance
- IT Auditing
- General Controls
- Governance
- Risk
- Compliance (GRC) Analysis
- Data Privacy
- Security Risk Management
- Identity & Access Management (IAM)
- Security Awareness Training
- Compliance Reporting
- Strategic Planning
- Compliance Roadmap Development
- Nessus
- SIEM
- Archer GRC
- Tableau
- PCI DSS
- Internal Audits
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Governance & Compliance Platforms
Certification
- CISM, In Progress
- ISC2 - Learner Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), 11/30/27
- Scrum Master Certificate
- Introduction to Security Principles in Cloud Computing
Timeline
Cybersecurity Compliance Analyst
Genesis Logistics
06.2024 - 12.2024
Regulatory Compliance Specialist (Volunteer)
AARP Foundation
01.2024 - 04.2024
Compliance & Operations Manager
Achimota Golf Club
03.2017 - 12.2023
Regulatory Compliance Assistant
Achimota Golf Club
09.2013 - 02.2017
Cybersecurity & Compliance Training -
Better Cyber Career Training
Bachelor of Science - Accounting Education
University of Education, Winneba
Master of Professional Studies - Cybersecurity Strategy and Information Management
The George Washington University
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