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Misty Stroder

Waxahachie,TX

Summary

Organized, responsive, and dependable doer. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on a variety of responsibilities and determined to fulfill commitments.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

School Board Member

Waxahachie Preparatory Academy
06.2022 - Current
  • Support fellow board members in developing strategic plans and implementing policies that enhance the school's mission and core values.
  • Serve as the school board secretary responsible for recording, organizing, and maintaining relevant board documents.
  • Ensure the financial and operational health of the school by monitoring financial reports and the head of school's performance.
  • Head of the safety committee and responsible for formulating and evaluating the school's safety policies and procedures.

Small Business Co-Owner

Total Event Audio & Lighting, LLC
08.2014 - Current
  • Provide excellent customer service and a fun experience for guests at events, stepping in wherever needed, including custom lighting design, running the photo booth, officiating ceremonies, and emceeing.
  • Establish strong relationships with vendors and venues.

Stay At Home Mom/ Co-Teacher

Stroder Family
01.2014 - Current
  • Manage class schedules effectively, balancing extracurricular activities with academic requirements for well-rounded development.
  • Develop and adapt teaching methods and lesson plans, as well as organize hands-on instructional activities to engage and motivate.
  • Grade homework, quizzes, classwork, and exams to provide timely feedback on assignments, helping the student improve their work quality and performance over time.

Senior Auditor

Heidelberg Materials
08.2007 - 01.2014
  • Led operational audits to identify control gaps and areas of improvement.
  • Reduced the risk of fraud by ensuring effective internal controls and monitoring systems were in place.
  • Performed quantitative analyses and in-depth research to identify and support audit findings.
  • Prepared and presented audit reports and obtained management buy-in to take corrective actions.
  • Mentored junior auditors, contributing to their professional development and enhancing team performance.
  • Assisted external auditors with walkthroughs/ testing in corporate accounting, employee costs, purchase cards, and physical inventory areas.

Compliance Specialist

Hanson PLC
08.2006 - 08.2007
  • Performed transactional testing to ensure internal controls are in place and effective (SarbanesOxley).
  • Documented process flowcharts to reflect current operating practices.
  • Prepared and updated control matrices to reflect results of key internal controls testing.
  • Assisted with due diligence research during the acquisition of Hanson PLC by HeidelbergCement.

Financial Examiner III

Texas State Securities Board
12.2002 - 08.2006

• Conducted on-site inspections of registered dealers/ investment advisors' books and records to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.

• Participated in legal proceedings related to civil and administrative actions filed against registered dealers.

• Led investor education programs.

• Led joint examinations with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Education

BBA - Finance

St. Edward's University
Austin, TX
12.2001

Skills

  • Reliability
  • Adaptability
  • Work Prioritization & Time Management
  • Process improvement
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Exceptional organizational skills
  • Administrative support
  • Professional and courteous
  • Advanced MS office suite

Timeline

School Board Member

Waxahachie Preparatory Academy
06.2022 - Current

Small Business Co-Owner

Total Event Audio & Lighting, LLC
08.2014 - Current

Stay At Home Mom/ Co-Teacher

Stroder Family
01.2014 - Current

Senior Auditor

Heidelberg Materials
08.2007 - 01.2014

Compliance Specialist

Hanson PLC
08.2006 - 08.2007

Financial Examiner III

Texas State Securities Board
12.2002 - 08.2006

BBA - Finance

St. Edward's University