Additional work experience include cooking, customer service, and assistant management at a KFC, security guard, and managing a gas station Also, I have a BS degree that helps with public speaking, and I have taught courses at a USDA auditing academy
Larry Ellis
Springfield,MO
Summary
Dynamic Assistant Director at USDA Office of Inspector General with a proven track record in strategic planning and staff management. Spearheaded audits leading to significant findings of $1 and $2 billion, enhancing program efficiency. Expert in project management and team operations, driving impactful results through effective leadership and collaboration.
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director
USDA Office of Inspector General
06.1997 - 04.2025
Managed teams that audited USDA programs to identify fraud, waste, abuse, or inefficiencies and prepare reports for USDA, congress, and public information. My main responsibilities included planning audits; approval of audit procedures, evidence, and working papers; personnel actions such as time keeping, evaluations, discipline, and hiring; production and editing of reports; and liaison activity.
As a non-traditional student, I graduated with honors from Southwest Missouri State University (now MSU) in 1997 and accepted an auditor position with USDA Office of Inspector General. As an auditor, I learned a wide range of information regarding USDA including crop insurance, food safety, and program management. In 2012, I became an Assistant Director and during this time, I was responsible for numerous reports including two of the highest monetary findings of $1 and $2 billion dollars.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Southwest Missouri State University
Springfield, MO05-1997
Skills
- Staff management
- Strategic planning
- Business administration
- Team operations
- Project management
Interests
Timeline
Assistant Director
USDA Office of Inspector General
06.1997 - 04.2025
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Southwest Missouri State University
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