MIA W. FOELSTER
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Motivated Staff Auditor with a proven track record at the Maryland Office of Legislative Audits, adept in executing comprehensive audits and enhancing internal controls. Excelled in identifying significant deficiencies, leveraging Microsoft Excel for data analysis, and mastering professional skepticism. Skilled in fostering team collaboration and adapting swiftly to diverse organizational cultures.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Auditor II
Maryland Office of Legislative Audits
Baltimore, MD
07.2023 - Current
- Execute audits of internal controls for Maryland state agencies that include, but are not limited to, Maryland State Department of Education, Prince George's County Public Schools, and Washington County Public Schools resulted in the identification of significant deficiencies.
- Through research, Q&A, and data analysis, I break down complex processes, like financial aid, to perform audit activities while familiarizing myself with the overall process to help fulfill the needs of the audit and speak intelligently about their business process to my client.
- Able to think and learn quickly while being staffed at various organizations with different players and objectives.
- Conducted walkthroughs and risk assessments of internal control systems, with the goal of mitigating fraud and protecting taxpayer dollars.
- Researched changes in laws to maintain adherence to financial regulations.
Server and Mixologist
Looney's Pub
College Park, MD
02.2021 - 06.2023
- Enhanced the customers' dining experience through attention to detail and by providing attentive service skills.
- Implemented dispute resolution techniques to create a compromise.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
Legislative Aide
Budget and Tax Committee MGA
Annapolis, MD
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Assisted Senator Guy Guzzone in monitoring over 20 bills through the legislative process, and escalated issues where appropriate.
- Tracked constituent concerns regarding partisan issues, such as Medicare and tax relief.
- Attended and created detailed notes on hearings from Senate committees such as Budget and Tax, Judicial Proceedings, Executive Nominations, etc. That pertained to the senators' bills.
- Evaluated constituent concerns and provided appropriate responses while synthesizing the data trends that may suggest an action or intervention is needed.
Unit Clerk
Northwest Hospital
Randallstown, MD
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Utilized computer systems to discharge and transfer over 500 patients.
- Performing administrative duties such as printing nursing assignments, bed assignments, etc.
- Managed projects coordinating COVID-19 protocols regarding visitation practices for the safety of staff and patients.
- Recorded patient data in permanent records while maintaining HIPAA compliance and internal standards to protect individual medical information.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Policy
University of Maryland
College Park05.2023
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- TeamMate
- Documentation of practices
- Internal controls
- Professional skepticism
- Fraud and Risk Assessment
Websites
Timeline
Staff Auditor II
Maryland Office of Legislative Audits
07.2023 - Current
Legislative Aide
Budget and Tax Committee MGA
01.2022 - 04.2022
Server and Mixologist
Looney's Pub
02.2021 - 06.2023
Unit Clerk
Northwest Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Public Policy
University of Maryland
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