Lois Ferrell
Project Managment
Keller,TX
Summary
Seasoned compliance professional well-versed in policy development, training management and reporting. Well-organized and systematic with excellent communication and planning abilities. Innovative professionaloffering expertise in regulatory compliance, audit procedures and project management. Strong history of providing excellent team leadership and management training programs to foster staff development. Outstanding program management capabilities with advanced knowledge in supervising business lines, compliance teams and audits. Looking for challenging position in fast-paced environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
MSA/Compliance Coordinator
Advantage Sales & Marketing LLC
Irvine, CA
04.2019 - Current
- Promoted compliance by advising management on needed or prohibited actions to comport with government regulations.
- Liaised with risk management, internal audit and employee services departments to direct compliance issues to appropriate channels for investigation and resolution.
- Managed effective action plans to respond to audit discoveries and compliance violations.
- Compiled internal information for compliance audit by reviewing company policy documentation, noncompliance reports, and investigations.
- Reviewed contracts for compliance and privacy-related issues.
- Oversaw proper maintenance and dissemination of filing documentation as well as records and reports for review by various departments.
- Established and cultivated productive relationships with regulatory bodies.
- Provided guidance, advice and training to improve business' understanding of related laws and regulatory requirements.
- Played key role in development and launch of Origami, providing research and development of training requirements and securing approval for implementation.
- Enhanced regulatory, strategic and operational performance to keep in alignment with deadlines.
- Acted as liaison between the Legal Department and the Business Department that require a Master Service Agreement or Vendor Service Agreement to be executed.
Short Term HR/Executive Assistant
SuperiorHire
Irving, TX
11.2018 - 04.2019
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Transcribed minutes of meetings and executed meetings and events for company to support sales, business development and senior management teams.
- Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks, allowing senior staff to increase productivity.
- Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team efficiency.
- Kept physical files and digitized records organized for easy updating and retrieval by authorized team members.
- Promoted team productivity by keeping supplies organized and well-stocked.
- Posted positions through approved recruitment channels.
- Organized new employee orientation schedules for all new hires.
- Verified and investigated employment claims and data.
- Recruited and screened qualified potential employees.
Executive Assistant
M.A.N.S. Distribution
Carrollton, TX
07.2018 - 11.2018
- Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team efficiency.
- Created expense reports, budgets and filing systems.
- Produced quotes/estimates/invoices for federal, military, state and school product bids.
Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer
Glass Doctor Of North Texas
Carrollton, TX
04.2016 - 07.2018
- Contributed to smooth business operations by planning and organizing meetings and conferences, including conference calls.
- Kept physical files and digitized records organized for easy updating and retrieval by authorized team members.
- Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for board of directors, president and executive vice president.
- Prepared documents, reports and presentations for executives and board members using advanced software proficiencies.
- Coordinated travel arrangements, including booking airfare, hotel and ground transportation.
- Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team efficiency.
- Developed implementation methodologies to rein in project costs while meeting key milestones.
- Updated operational methods, o tracked information and compiled data to improve efficiency.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives by setting realistic timelines and checkpoints.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Arranged for and rolled out company projects and program.
Short Term Executive Assistant
Partnership Employment
Dallas, TX
02.2016 - 04.2016
- Prepared documents, reports and presentations for executives and board members using advanced software proficiencies.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Transcribed minutes of meetings and executed meetings and events for company to support sales, business development and senior management teams.
Educator
Vista Academy
Addison, TX
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Assumed leadership roles in classes and summer activities.
- Managed classroom activities, parent conferences, and lesson plans.
- Monitored and assessed understanding of difficult concepts and adjusted lesson accordingly.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Completed and filed daily paperwork for classroom activities, including meal count sheets and attendance logs.
Executive Assistant to Membership Pastor
Gateway Church
Southlake, TX
10.2012 - 06.2014
- Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning.
- Worked with senior management to initiate new projects and assist in various processes.
- Promoted team productivity by keeping supplies organized and well-stocked.
- Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks, allowing senior staff to increase productivity.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Created expense reports, budgets and filing systems.
- Managed administrative functions, including complex calendar management with focus on proper allocation of executive availability.
- Updated executives on changing business needs by thoroughly documenting internal and client meetings.
- Developed and initiated projects, including managing costs, schedule and performance.
- Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives by setting realistic timelines and checkpoints.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA 01.2005 - 01.2005
Skills
Legislative compliance
Legal Research
Federal and state regulations
Industry trend assessments
Document review
Investigations skills
Advanced MS Office Suite
Bookkeeping
Employee training and development
Project Management
Office administration
Proofreading
Budgeting
Schedule Management
Timeline
MSA/Compliance Coordinator
Advantage Sales & Marketing LLC
04.2019 - Current
Short Term HR/Executive Assistant
SuperiorHire
11.2018 - 04.2019
Executive Assistant
M.A.N.S. Distribution
07.2018 - 11.2018
Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer
Glass Doctor Of North Texas
04.2016 - 07.2018
Short Term Executive Assistant
Partnership Employment
02.2016 - 04.2016
Educator
Vista Academy
08.2014 - 08.2015
Executive Assistant to Membership Pastor
Gateway Church
10.2012 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Liberty University
01.2005 - 01.2005