I have been both an Ethics/Compliance Investigator and an International Operations Auditor at multiple Fortune 500 companies for a combined 20yrs+. I have strong international experience in these fields, including a two-year assignment in Munich, Germany. I am a CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) who began my investigative and audit experience at the Big 4 firm, KPMG. I am open to relocation for a job that is my fit.
Overview
20
20
Years of investigative and audit experience
Work History
Sr. Manager, Corporate Security Investigations
Intel Corporation
11.2022 - 09.2024
Led and conducted WW Anti-Fraud & Revenue Integrity (AFRIT) Investigations
Areas of investigation included COI, fraud, FCPA, other general non-compliance and ethics
Responsibilities included:
Leading Investigations into potential illicit activity committed by employees, third party partners and/or suppliers including Channel Partners, Marketing Firms, and Vendors through standard investigative procedures such as:
Timely execution, planning, discovery, analysis, and proper communications of investigation
Managing internal and external resources around budgeting, logistics, scoping, assignments engagement roles and key stakeholder management for each investigation review
Conducted recurrent analytics on Intel Partners/Suppliers to monitor potential loss of revenue, misappropriation of funds and/or general fraud - sectors covered included Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Facilities Management and Construction
Discovered Intel Partner funds abuse in areas of Sales and Marketing resulting in over $200M in recommended recovery for Intel
Mentored/trained multiple junior investigators within the Intel Investigative Universe (Legal, Corp Sec, IA)
Strong International experience (Total 20y+ career to date): Led over 100+ investigations and 50+ Country/Regional site audit reviews in 40+ countries including emerging markets such as Brazil, Russia, China, South Africa, Czech, UAE, Thailand, Poland, India, Colombia and Turkey
Manager, Internal Audit Investigations
Intel Corporation
04.2014 - 11.2022
Leading and conducting WW Internal Audit Ethics Investigations
Responsibilities included investigative procedures noted above (Managing the - planning, communication, execution, reporting, key stakeholders)
Ensuring that entire Internal Audit Team is aware and briefed on risks/trends in investigations for consideration into global risk assessments and future audit reviews
Received Three Department Recognition Awards including (Japan - Largest IA investigation @ Intel in the past 10 years - over 40 subject interviews/dispositions & Channel Controls)
Responsible for leading and conducting International Operations and Channel Audit Reviews
Led Global Channel site audit reviews and covered compliance, operational and financial processes within the Adobe Sales Channel including license reporting, inventory, grey market, intercompany transactions, unfair competitive practices and conflict of interest
Led Global Operational site audit reviews Process areas covered included purchasing, order management, AP, GL accounting and marketing processes including accruals and performance
Foreign Assignment - Completed a special assignment working/living in Munich, Germany for two years (2010-12) to focus on International Operations oversight and monitor Emerging Markets risk
Investigations - Led and supported multiple international employee investigations involving misappropriation, fraud and potential FCPA concerns
Received the Adobe S.T.A.R
(Special Thanks And Recognition) Award for Finance Operational Excellence
Senior Internal Auditor Internal Audit - International Ops
Sun Microsystems
11.2005 - 06.2007
Performed country site audit reviews in Europe, Asia and Latin America
This was end-to-end engagement interaction from risk assessment interviews to scope determination to fieldwork on to final reporting and proper follow up
Process areas covered include purchasing, order management, accounts payable, channel management, revenue recognition, loaners, service support, project delivery, logistics and inventory management
Led onsite Internal Audit engagements consisting of identification, testing and analysis of key financial controls for Fortune 500 clients in various industries including Retail, Internet, Software, Medical Equipment, Semiconductor, and Networking
Onsite assignments included such international locations as Singapore, Madrid, London, Hong Kong, Sao Paulo, Winnipeg, Copenhagen, Milan, and Beijing
Completed sample testing on policy and procedure controls in such areas as customer finance, purchasing, order management, accounts payable, royalty, revenue recognition
Analyzed and quantified exceptions to support relevant issues and observations
Prepared client deliverables as documented and illustrated summary results of fieldwork performed
Application Expense Accountant Royalty Department
Adobe Systems, Inc.
03.2000 - 12.2002
Calculated royalty expense owed to vendors and expedited the payment process
Forecasted royalty expenses on a per product basis
Implemented internal audit process to ensure accuracy of payments resulting in a significant decrease in expenses paid
Supported Product Controllers with various projects including product budgeting and cost analysis
Conducted review, evaluation, and sign-off of expense contracts
Prepared journal entries and reconciled GL accounts for month and quarter end through SAP
Created departmental procedures and instituted cross-training program preparing department for future changes
Created new process and established controls to enable prompt and accurate payment to vendors
<ul><li>Advised 20+ leaders on complex employee relations issues like performance management and workplace investigations, ensuring full compliance with Panamanian labor law and minimizing legal risks.</li><li>Keeping an Open-Door policy for the employees. Investigations regarding employee issues and complaints. Collaboration with the Security and Employee Relations departments in investigations.</li><li>Review and approval of disciplinary actions. Completed more than 500 terminations according to Panamanian labor law.</li><li>Requesting, reviewing and approving of HRIS updates, transfers, benefits payments, intercompany and schedules changes.</li><li>Led the foreigner workers contract terminations according to the established Labor Law and company policies.</li><li>Participated in the Health and Safety Committee and inspections of the Social Insurance Institution, obtaining a passing score on every inspection. Developed the accidents events guidelines and form.</li><li>Participated in projects and tasks together with other areas such as HRIS and HR Corporate, for instance, the creation of the employee knowledge database to feed the chatbot for employees questions/answers.</li><li>Reporting and KPIs examination, including attrition and exit interviews results.</li><li>Review of policies, guidelines and procedures. Creation and updates of processes and control spreadsheets such as job abandonment process and form and the Oracle Manager Self Service control.</li><li>Implemented the onboarding program for new hires.</li><li>Developed HR Topics training plan for Operations staff.</li><li>Provided on the job training to the local HR members, developing skills and empowering the team.</li><li>Managed the HR providers purchase orders and payment requests.</li><li>Maintained close collaboration with the payroll department on claims and other employees inquiries, as well as support with compliance documents.</li></ul> at ALORICA<ul><li>Advised 20+ leaders on complex employee relations issues like performance management and workplace investigations, ensuring full compliance with Panamanian labor law and minimizing legal risks.</li><li>Keeping an Open-Door policy for the employees. Investigations regarding employee issues and complaints. Collaboration with the Security and Employee Relations departments in investigations.</li><li>Review and approval of disciplinary actions. Completed more than 500 terminations according to Panamanian labor law.</li><li>Requesting, reviewing and approving of HRIS updates, transfers, benefits payments, intercompany and schedules changes.</li><li>Led the foreigner workers contract terminations according to the established Labor Law and company policies.</li><li>Participated in the Health and Safety Committee and inspections of the Social Insurance Institution, obtaining a passing score on every inspection. Developed the accidents events guidelines and form.</li><li>Participated in projects and tasks together with other areas such as HRIS and HR Corporate, for instance, the creation of the employee knowledge database to feed the chatbot for employees questions/answers.</li><li>Reporting and KPIs examination, including attrition and exit interviews results.</li><li>Review of policies, guidelines and procedures. Creation and updates of processes and control spreadsheets such as job abandonment process and form and the Oracle Manager Self Service control.</li><li>Implemented the onboarding program for new hires.</li><li>Developed HR Topics training plan for Operations staff.</li><li>Provided on the job training to the local HR members, developing skills and empowering the team.</li><li>Managed the HR providers purchase orders and payment requests.</li><li>Maintained close collaboration with the payroll department on claims and other employees inquiries, as well as support with compliance documents.</li></ul> at ALORICA
<ul><li>Key Role: Heading the HSE & AI department and acting as a Senior Management Personnel (SMP)</li><li>Responsibilities:</li><li>Corporate HSE & AI Functions:</li><li>Developed and implemented IRM’s HSE & AI policy and management system.</li><li>Spearheaded leadership development and safety culture initiatives across all levels.</li><li>Facilitated internal and external HSE communications and corporate-level engagement programs.</li><li>Oversaw compliance for ERDMP certification, PCB consents, and environmental audits.</li><li>Led HSE training strategy including induction programs and annual training calendars.</li><li>Initiated and monitored HSE & AI performance improvement plans and audits.</li><li>Developed strategic safety KPIs, trend analysis, and corporate-level MIS reporting.</li><li>Managed safety tours, incident investigations, and safety reward programs.</li><li>Championed process safety, MOC, RCA reviews, and critical safety studies.</li><li>Ensured effective GA-level implementation of HSE policies and risk management.</li><li>Conducted safety campaigns, mock drills, and employee engagement activities.</li><li>Geographical Area (GA) Operations HSE & AI Oversight:</li><li>Engaged field teams and contractors for proactive HSE compliance and audits.</li><li>Reviewed and maintained Asset Integrity systems including HAZOP, QRA, and Risk Registers.</li><li>Participated in PNGRB, IMS audits and implemented corrective actions at GA level.</li><li>Facilitated incident reporting to authorities and supported root cause investigations.</li><li>Supported GA-level environmental and emergency preparedness programs.</li></ul> at IRM Energy Limited<ul><li>Key Role: Heading the HSE & AI department and acting as a Senior Management Personnel (SMP)</li><li>Responsibilities:</li><li>Corporate HSE & AI Functions:</li><li>Developed and implemented IRM’s HSE & AI policy and management system.</li><li>Spearheaded leadership development and safety culture initiatives across all levels.</li><li>Facilitated internal and external HSE communications and corporate-level engagement programs.</li><li>Oversaw compliance for ERDMP certification, PCB consents, and environmental audits.</li><li>Led HSE training strategy including induction programs and annual training calendars.</li><li>Initiated and monitored HSE & AI performance improvement plans and audits.</li><li>Developed strategic safety KPIs, trend analysis, and corporate-level MIS reporting.</li><li>Managed safety tours, incident investigations, and safety reward programs.</li><li>Championed process safety, MOC, RCA reviews, and critical safety studies.</li><li>Ensured effective GA-level implementation of HSE policies and risk management.</li><li>Conducted safety campaigns, mock drills, and employee engagement activities.</li><li>Geographical Area (GA) Operations HSE & AI Oversight:</li><li>Engaged field teams and contractors for proactive HSE compliance and audits.</li><li>Reviewed and maintained Asset Integrity systems including HAZOP, QRA, and Risk Registers.</li><li>Participated in PNGRB, IMS audits and implemented corrective actions at GA level.</li><li>Facilitated incident reporting to authorities and supported root cause investigations.</li><li>Supported GA-level environmental and emergency preparedness programs.</li></ul> at IRM Energy Limited