Laura Foster
York,SC
Summary
Experienced professional who has worked in the banking industry for ten years. Managed eight sales associates to meet weekly and monthly sales for a well-known tennis shoe company. Seeking a customer service position at KarmaCheck to apply leadership, problem-solving and time-management skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
Hawley Farms LLC
05.2022 - Current
- Coordinated daily delivery schedules based on customer schedules, peak delivery times and alternate routes
- Prepared and updated employees’ daily work schedules and resolved delivery problems
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs
- Maintained updated knowledge of regulatory changes to adjust business operations accordingly
- Passed all DOT inspections and annual FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) Audit inspections.
Audit Manager
Wells Fargo
02.2020 - 05.2022
- The AIC (Auditor-in-Charge) for operational, compliance, and financial audits; execution, and reporting of internal audit engagements and projects within established timelines and budgets
- Reviewed audit work papers and the final audit report to ensure adherence to the Bank’s Policies and Internal Audit Professional Practices Framework Standards
- Worked effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment by managing multiple projects using analytic techniques and technology
- Projects included utilizing automation within testing to increase efficiency and effectiveness of audit work
- Maintained current knowledge of business processes and compliance requirements, as well as pertinent internal and external regulatory changes
- Partnered with key stakeholders, such as Legal, Compliance, Audit, and Risk Management team members on audit findings, improvements, and remediation.
Audit Supervisor
United Community Bank
10.2018 - 02.2020
- Ensured adherence to the Bank’s Policies and Internal Audit Professional Practices Framework Standards
- Knowledgeable in BSA/AML compliance testing
- Completed SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) testing which included validation testing and reviewed testing completed by the external partners PWC (Price Waterhouse Coopers)
- Completed Entity Risk Assessments and held discussions with senior management to ensure that all applicable risk were identified and given a risk rating for each category, such as Compliance, Fraud, Reputational, Strategic, Market, Credit, Financial and Technology
- Assisted the Chief Audit Executive to create an Onboarding plan for new hire audit team members
- Designed both a Professional Development Plan and Performance Evaluation for the audit department.
Audit Supervisor
Bank of America
01.2014 - 10.2018
- Conducted walkthroughs with the LOB (Line of Business) to identify key controls and weaknesses to create test steps within workpapers
- LRC (Law Regulation Consultant) for Incentive Compensation and Sales Practice within the Consumer (Home Loans and Vehicle Lending) space
- Coached and mentored audit members at various levels such as: interns, new hires, transfer, staff, senior, and supervisory auditors
- Lead meetings which included: internal banking systems and applications, data analytics, SQL coding/scripting, and audit processes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Limestone College
Gaffney, SC12.2010
Skills
- Customer Relations
- Small business operations
- Relationship Building
- Verbal and written communication
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of five staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Memberships Affiliations
- Team Captain for MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Walk in Charlotte, North Carolina
- Volunteer Coordinator for the Friendship Trays affiliation of Meals on Wheels volunteer event
- Member of the IIA (Institute of Internal Auditors) and ACFE (Association of Certified Fraud Examiners)
Education Certifications
Bachelor of Science Degree from Limestone College: Business Management & Marketing, CICA (Certified Internal Controls Auditor)
Certification
- Certified Internal Controls Auditor Certificate
- Certified Internal Auditor, Wells Fargo and Bank of America
- Customer Service Representative Certification - Hertz Rental Car, Finish Line
Timeline
Owner
Hawley Farms LLC
05.2022 - Current
Audit Manager
Wells Fargo
02.2020 - 05.2022
Audit Supervisor
United Community Bank
10.2018 - 02.2020
Audit Supervisor
Bank of America
01.2014 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Limestone College
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