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Ka'Maria Williams

Ka'Maria Williams

St. Augustine,FL

Summary

Accomplished compliance and legal risk management professional with over 7 years of experience in navigating complex regulatory landscapes, ensuring contract compliance, and optimizing operational processes. Expertise in conducting regulatory research, managing compliance data, and implementing risk mitigation strategies. Proven ability to enhance decision-making and reporting through data-driven insights and compliance-focused project coordination. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with a track record of collaborating effectively across departments to achieve compliance and legal risk management goals.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Compliance Analyst

Choose U (Formerly Generation USA)
08.2021 - 08.2023
  • Enhanced Legal Risk Mitigation: Developed and maintained compliance reports to identify regulatory risks, trends, and gaps, ensuring timely awareness and proactive mitigation strategies
  • Compliance Data Management: Supported the creation and upkeep of compliance data repositories and dashboards, providing key insights to drive informed decision-making and ensure adherence to legal requirements
  • Regulatory Oversight of Third-Party Contracts: Monitored third-party contracts to ensure full regulatory compliance, reducing potential legal exposure and safeguarding organizational interests
  • Workflow Development for Compliance: Designed and documented workflows and business requirements to support and streamline compliance initiatives, aligning with legal and regulatory standards
  • Quality Assurance in Regulatory Compliance: Conducted comprehensive regulatory quality review assessments and managed grant transactions, ensuring compliance with legal and funding requirements
  • Training Program Development & Delivery: Designed and launched a comprehensive compliance training program that covered regulatory requirements, enhancing employee understanding and reducing compliance violations by 40%

Program Planner

Jersey College
07.2019 - 01.2020
  • Compliance Program Development: Supported the design, development, and enhancement of robust compliance programs and processes, ensuring alignment with legal and regulatory standards
  • Regulatory Audit Coordination: Coordinated and facilitated program audits, providing actionable recommendations to strengthen compliance and reduce legal risks
  • Risk Identification and Mitigation: Identified organizational compliance risks and opportunities, contributing to the development of strategies that enhanced legal risk management
  • Operational Oversight and Gap Analysis: Managed comprehensive operational reviews to identify potential compliance gaps, ensuring proactive measures were taken to address and rectify issues

Program Manager

Eckerd Connects - ODLE
05.2016 - 01.2019
  • Legal Compliance and Financial Oversight: Managed post-award processes, ensuring budget compliance and thorough monitoring of transactions to mitigate financial and legal risks
  • Training Program Development & Delivery: Created and maintained a standardized compliance training curriculum, incorporating regulatory frameworks, leading to a 30% reduction in compliance-related errors
  • Compliance Training and Protocol Development: Conducted staff training and developed support protocols to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements
  • Regulatory Research: Researched state and federal laws governing third-party services, ensuring compliance and reducing potential legal exposures
  • Project Compliance Support: Provided project support for required attestations and documentation, maintaining rigorous compliance with all legal standards

Judiciary Case Clerk

05.2015 - 05.2016
  • HIPAA Compliance and Privacy Law Enforcement: Ensured strict compliance with HIPAA and Privacy Laws in the maintenance and handling of sensitive court records
  • Legal Document Management: Prepared and disseminated court orders while managing case calendars, ensuring all processes adhered to legal and regulatory standards

Youth Compliance Manager

The Dannon Project
09.2013 - 03.2014
  • Client Compliance and Privacy Management: Conducted client orientation and screenings, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and Privacy regulations, safeguarding client information
  • Strategic Compliance Partnerships: Developed strategic partnerships to ensure compliant client placements, aligning with legal requirements and organizational standards

Court Clerk

Bessemer Municipal
08.2011 - 03.2012
  • Records Compliance and Security: Maintained the privacy, safety, and security of court records, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
  • Legal Documentation and Calendar Management: Prepared and distributed court orders and managed case calendars, ensuring all processes were compliant with applicable laws

Garnishment & Levy Specialist

Regions Bank
11.2008 - 05.2011
  • Legal Document Review and Accuracy: Examined and verified garnishment orders, ensuring legal sufficiency, accuracy, and completeness in compliance with court procedures
  • Database Management and Documentation: Managed case information in databases, ensuring accurate tracking, archiving, and reporting of garnishment-related activities
  • Communication with Legal Parties and Agencies: Collaborated with attorneys, courts, and agencies to resolve discrepancies and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Miles College

Master of Arts - Education Administration

Regent University

Skills

  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Legal Risk Management
  • HIPAA/OSHA Compliance
  • Data Analysis and Reporting
  • Training and Protocol Development
  • Project Coordination

Certification

  • Basic & Advance Communication for Emerging Leaders - Emory Healthcare
  • Ability to Execute (A2E) Lead Journey-McKinsey & Company

Software

CRM

SalesForce

Excel

Microsoft Power BI

Workday

Smartsheets

Timeline

Compliance Analyst - Choose U (Formerly Generation USA)
08.2021 - 08.2023
Program Planner - Jersey College
07.2019 - 01.2020
Program Manager - Eckerd Connects - ODLE
05.2016 - 01.2019
Judiciary Case Clerk -
05.2015 - 05.2016
Youth Compliance Manager - The Dannon Project
09.2013 - 03.2014
Court Clerk - Bessemer Municipal
08.2011 - 03.2012
Garnishment & Levy Specialist - Regions Bank
11.2008 - 05.2011
Miles College - Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
Regent University - Master of Arts, Education Administration
Ka'Maria Williams