Juan Esparza
Compliance Specialist
Chicago,IL
Summary
Compliance / Legal professional with 5 years of experience supporting global organizations in regulatory compliance, data privacy (GDPR/CCPA), contract management, and internal audits. Proven track record in mitigating legal and financial risks, developing company-wide compliance training, and conducting complex vendor due diligence. Certified CCEP and bilingual in English and Spanish.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Global Compliance Specialist
Insight Enterprises Inc
Remote, AZ
08.2024 - Current
- Monitored regulatory developments and updated policies to ensure ongoing compliance with global laws and standards.
- Developed and implemented compliance procedures for software and services, supporting legal, infosec, and operational departments.
- Created and managed onboarding and quarterly training for 14,000+ employees to maintain compliance culture.
- Assisted in internal risk assessments and audits, preparing detailed documentation and mitigation strategies.
- Oversaw vendor intake, standardizing evaluations and due diligence for contracts, certifications, and insurance.
- Served as compliance point of contact for audits, legal inquiries, and internal reviews.
Legal Compliance Specialist
NCC Group
Remote, Atlanta
11.2022 - 08.2024
- Ensured company-wide compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other global privacy regulations, adapting internal policies to align with evolving standards.
- Drafted, negotiated, and executed legal, privacy, and commercial vendor contracts including SaaS agreements, SOWs, and consulting agreements.
- Led internal and external audits (ISO 9001, 27001, 17025) across the US and international offices, improving audit preparedness and reporting.
- Provided in-depth contract reviews, reducing financial risk through strategic clause revisions and compliance amendments.
- Supported legal budgeting, corporate governance, and digital compliance systems across teams in North America, UK, APAC, and Europe.
- Collaborated with risk and data privacy teams to identify and mitigate legal and compliance risks.
Senate Majority Leader Intern
Georgia General Assembly
Atlanta, GA
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with the Office of Appropriations Committee and Senator Blake Tillery to support state budget planning.
- Served as a liaison between state/local agencies and the office of Majority Leader Senator Mike Dugan for grants and funding efforts.
- Communicated with government entities to resolve constituent concerns and provide support on state-level issues.
- Assisted in drafting legislative analyses related to appropriations and funding initiatives.
Logistics / Data Analyst
MedZed
Atlanta, GA
09.2019 - 02.2022
- Developed and implemented data collection systems and analytics strategies to optimize company scheduling efficiency.
- Managed and supervised a team of 20 employees responsible for patient scheduling logistics.
- Oversaw and optimized 35+ daily medical staff schedules, coordinating in real time with the scheduling department.
- Streamlined logistics processes and resolved scheduling conflicts, significantly improving service delivery.
- Led initiatives to address and improve customer service operations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Georgia State University
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance / Privacy (GDPR, CCPA, SOC, ISO 27001/9001)
- Contract Review & Risk Mitigation
- Internal & External Audits
- Data Privacy & Information Security
- Policy Development & Training, Legal research and Auditing processes
- Third-Party Vendors
- Compliance monitoring, Ethics management and Due diligence
- Project management, Critical thinking and Due diligence
- Excellent communication, Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP)
Timeline
Global Compliance Specialist
Insight Enterprises Inc
08.2024 - Current
Legal Compliance Specialist
NCC Group
11.2022 - 08.2024
Senate Majority Leader Intern
Georgia General Assembly
01.2022 - 05.2022
Logistics / Data Analyst
MedZed
09.2019 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Georgia State University
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