Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Expert GRC Product Knowledge
Languages
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Frances DeFazio

Summary

Dependable Solutions consultant skilled at forming lasting bonds with clients and customers by carefully analyzing GRC business needs and creating solutions to fulfill the GRC goals. Perpetually available to address customer concerns. Keen to help companies connect clients with solutions to perfectly meet their GRC needs.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Solutions Consultant

NAVEX
05.2024 - Current


  • Drafted integration plans to ease assimilation of products into customers' business infrastructure.
  • Recommended specific GRC products to customers based on unique technical requirements of each.
  • Coordinated support responses to customer issues, verifying closure of concerns and correction of deficiencies.
  • Developed and maintained long-term relationships with clients, fostering strong service bonds and encouraging return patronage.
  • Performed detailed research of customer business structures to accurately tailor GRC solutions to unique needs of each.
  • Defined and described logistics of proposed projects to customers.
  • Designed post-sale training curricula to educate customers on use and maintenance of GRC products.
  • Resolved customer issues quickly and efficiently to enhance overall customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Recommended new products and services to customers.


Implementation Specialist

NAVEX
01.2022 - 04.2024
  • Managed up to 35 projects across multiple time zones and continents at one time.
  • Configured and updated GRC systems on both the US and EU servers.
  • Assisted with onboarding and training for new team members.
  • Assessed project scope to confirm details and understand customer expectations in advance.
  • Assisted account executives with strengthening client relationships through targeted solutions.
  • Created user accounts and assigned permissions for GRC solutions.
  • Delivered exceptionally high level of professionalism and support to each client, upholding company's commitment to service.
  • Offered assistance in implementing GRC programs.


Implementation Analyst

NAVEX
01.2021 - 01.2022

Offered input for complex documents to support client-ready final versions.

  • Troubleshot incidents reported by end-users to schedule system changes and identify permanent solutions.
  • Analyzed existing systems and databases and recommended enhancements to solve business needs
  • Performed internal system acceptance to deliver well-tested enhancements and meet business requirements.
  • Enhanced project management skills by defining and presenting system solutions and timelines for business needs or technical problems.
  • Oversaw document development across project workstreams to create internal control statements per compliance and regulatory standards.
  • Collaborated with upper management to drive strategy and implement new processes.


Education

University of Michigan

Skills

  • Customer needs assessment
  • Software implementation
  • Support response coordination
  • Business analysis
  • Requirements gathering
  • Product knowledge
  • Project management
  • Creative solutions

Expert GRC Product Knowledge

  • RiskRate
  • EthicsPoint

Languages

English
Korean

Timeline

Associate Solutions Consultant

NAVEX
05.2024 - Current

Implementation Specialist

NAVEX
01.2022 - 04.2024

Implementation Analyst

NAVEX
01.2021 - 01.2022

University of Michigan
Frances DeFazio