Emily Privett
Dallas,TX
Summary
Adaptable, detail-oriented professional who learns quickly. Demonstrates a strong work ethic and dependable execution of assigned tasks. Clear communication and collaboration skills to support team objectives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Associate - Governance, Risk, and Compliance
Weaver
Dallas, Texas
04.2026 - 08.2026
- Evaluated the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls to assess compliance with regulatory and industry standards
- Reviewed audit documentation and testing results as primary quality reviewer to uphold compliance and accuracy standards
- Identified opportunities to streamline audit procedures, enhancing overall engagement efficiency
- Oversaw engagement financials by monitoring project budgets, analyzing budget-to-actual performance, and proactively addressing variances
- Managed client relationships by leading kickoff meetings and coordinating status updates to ensure project deadlines were met
Senior Consultant - SOC & HITRUST
Forvis Mazars, LLP.
Dallas, Texas
01.2022 - 03.2026
- Developed audit plans tailored to clients' high-risk areas within their business processes such as payment processing, access management, change management, and IT operations for SOC 1 and SOC 2 engagements
- Analyzed client data for 30+ clients to help ensure their compliance with regulatory requirements across various industries and security infrastructures
- Identified and reported deficiencies to clients, providing actionable recommendations to align with security objectives
- Mentored peers over best practices related to efficiency while performing audits to increase project utilization (90%+) and adherence to client timelines
- Trained new consultants and interns on team standards, testing methodologies, and internal tools used for control testing, documentation, and evidence gathering
- Compiled and communicated weekly project status updates to senior management, ensuring transparency and adherence to predefined timelines
- Utilized GRC platforms including Vanta, AuditBoard, and Hyperproof to manage evidence workflows, control mappings, and client coordination
- Helped prepare client deliverables including the report and process improvement letters
- Prepared exception memos and assessed risks of control exceptions, clarifying their impact on control objectives and overall report opinion
Teaching Assistant - Management Information Systems Department
University of Oklahoma
Norman, Oklahoma
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Instructed on processing data from text files, JSON files, and APIs while demonstrating filtering and aggregating techniques based on predefined parameters
- Supported professors in an undergraduate Business Programming Languages course by enhancing student comprehension of object-oriented programming concepts using C#, JSON, and .NET
- Conducted weekly office hours to clarify core class concepts and provide targeted assistance on programming assignments
Education
Master of Science - Management of Information Technology
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK12-2022
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management Information Systems and Accounting
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK12-2022
Skills
- SOC auditing
- GRC platforms
- Audit documentation
- Excel
- SQL
- Python
- C#
- Tableau
- Visual Studio
- GitHub
- Fieldguide
- Caseware
Timeline
Senior Associate - Governance, Risk, and Compliance
Weaver
04.2026 - 08.2026
Senior Consultant - SOC & HITRUST
Forvis Mazars, LLP.
01.2022 - 03.2026
Teaching Assistant - Management Information Systems Department
University of Oklahoma
01.2022 - 05.2022
Master of Science - Management of Information Technology
University of Oklahoma
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management Information Systems and Accounting
University of Oklahoma