Paula Sprow
Montpelier,OH
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Automated Media Inc, excelling in audit reporting and compliance standards. Recognized for enhancing internal controls and fostering team collaboration, while ensuring financial accuracy. Adept at decision-making and process evaluations, consistently delivering high-quality results in fast-paced environments.
Qualified with comprehensive background in auditing financial records and compliance processes. Expertly conducted audits that enhanced operational efficiency and identified discrepancies. Proficient in risk assessment and internal control evaluations, demonstrating accuracy and attention to detail.
Professional auditor with proven track record of ensuring financial accuracy and regulatory compliance. Known for delivering thorough audits and identifying key areas for process improvement. Collaborative team player with focus on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in financial analysis and problem-solving, valued for reliability and adaptability.
Results-driven audit professional equipped with robust analytical skills and comprehensive understanding of financial regulations and compliance. Expertise in identifying inefficiencies, ensuring accurate reporting, and enhancing internal controls. Dependable team player with strong focus on collaboration, adaptability, and achieving targets in dynamic environment. Proficient in risk assessment, data analysis, and audit software tools.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Sales Associate
Pink Dandelion Boutique
02.2024 - Current
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Maintained a clean and organized store environment, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Handled returns and exchanges professionally, resolving customer issues while adhering to company policies.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Assisted in managing inventory levels, accurately processing shipments, and restocking merchandise as needed.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and addressing concerns promptly.
- Processed transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems, minimizing wait times for customers at checkout.
- Developed strong relationships with repeat clients, leading to increased loyalty and return visits.
- Collaborated with team members to meet and exceed monthly sales targets consistently.
- Enhanced visual merchandising displays by arranging products strategically, attracting more customers to the store.
- Promoted special offers and events by engaging with customers on the sales floor, driving awareness of promotions and boosting sales conversion rates.
- Increased sales revenue through effective product recommendations tailored to individual customers.
- Consistently met personal sales goals through proactive engagement with customers and upselling techniques when appropriate.
Security Auditor
Automated Media Inc
11.2004 - 02.2024
- Provided detailed documentation on audit findings, facilitating swift corrective action when necessary.
- Maintained confidentiality, handling sensitive information discreetly throughout all stages of the audit process.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by performing regular audits and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
- Streamlined audit processes, improving efficiency and reducing time spent on each audit engagement.
- Planned and executed follow-up audits at appropriate intervals.
- Followed established auditing processes to meet internal and regulatory requirements.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, building trust and ensuring a high level of satisfaction during the audit process.
- Increased internal control effectiveness through diligent evaluation of processes and providing recommendations for improvement.
- Performed observations and evaluated supporting documents to supplement audit findings.
- Conducted risk assessments to determine areas requiring increased focus during subsequent audits.
- Coordinated, managed and implemented auditing projects and prepared for evaluation.
- Communicated with auditee staff to obtain necessary information for audits.
- Executed audit phases and entered data into accounting software for analysis.
- Managed multiple concurrent audit engagements, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
- Adapted plans and schedules to meet changing priorities of work objectives, resources and workload demands.
- Interpreted state and federal laws, accepted auditing principles and procedures and program standards to audited materials and data to detect non-compliance and facilitate recommendations.
- Interviewed auditees to gather data needed to conduct audits.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by conducting thorough audits and identifying discrepancies in financial statements.
- Ensured the integrity of financial reporting by verifying the accuracy of accounting records and reconciliations.
- Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
- Analyzed data and findings to prepare reports detailing financial information.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bryan City Schools
Bryan, OH05-1994
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Audit reporting
- Decision-making
- Bookkeeping
- Clear communication
- Compliance standards
- Audit planning
- Process evaluations
- Internal auditing
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Outlook
- Confluence
- Windows XP, 7, 10, 11
Timeline
Retail Sales Associate
Pink Dandelion Boutique
02.2024 - Current
Security Auditor
Automated Media Inc
11.2004 - 02.2024
High School Diploma -
Bryan City Schools
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