SAMMIA PRATT

Industry: Consulting - Business and Culture Transformation, Leadership & Professional Development

• Integrate, lead and develop cross functional professional teams responsible for Disney Institute and National Geographic LIVE's Shared Services Group. This includes Legal/Contracts Administration, Technology, Asset Management, Rights & Clearances, and Transactions (Revenue Management and Tax)
• Advise and consult on various topics including performance management, financial planning, and risk management
• Steering Committee Member - Cross Functional Senior Management Committee responsible for establishing and optimizing business development strategies for combined Disney Institute and National Geographic Live Brands based on company targets, product specifications, market data and budget factors.

Industry: Publishing - National Geographic Live, Business Affairs & Integration

• Led strategy development and execution on various special post Disney/Fox Acquisition projects for National Geographic LIVE including business/program development, annual operating planning, and business affairs.
• Developed work plans for complex, cross-functional, coordinating activities between work streams and shared services teams
• Leader of Contracts /Legal Administration and Finance Teams
• Production Management Credit- National Geographic LIVE's Explorer Academy Adventures

Industry: Leadership & Professional Development - Business Affairs, Compliance, Analytics, Tax & Revenue Management

• Developed strong, productive internal and external partnerships to integrate effective systems of control between shared services groups (i.e. Legal, Tax, Finance, Compliance, Revenue Management, etc.). Oversee reporting and delivery of publicly available operating and financial data to ensure compliant, efficient transaction globally.
• Led / developed high performing teams responsible for timely revenue recognition, contract billing, receivables management, and client satisfaction. Develop and mature DI's international tax strategy, minimizing transaction risk.
• Conducted periodic performance audits and analysis as basis for establishing go forward business strategy.
• Researched policy, regulatory rules and monitor industry trends and changes for potential business impacts

Industry: Banking / Audit/ Risk / Compliance
• Responsible for development, implementation, and maturity of PFCU's Internal Audit Department. Served as advisor to Senior Management and Supervisory Committee of the Board
• Directed bi-coastal/ remote professional audit staff, managed budget and plans, designed to ensure adequate safeguards. Aided maturity of PFCU's Enterprise Risk Management Program
• Managed all outsourcing and co-sourcing vendor relationships, and collaborated with HR, Legal and Law Enforcement to uncover fraud and safeguard assets
• Established Role Charter for Internal Audit, practice standards and policies based on industry best practices
• Appointed by CEO and Supervisory Committee of the Board as Vice President, Risk Management (Feb thru Dec 2013)

Industry: Banking / Audit/ Risk / Compliance

• Executed Operational, Compliance and Financial Audits. Served as management consultant in designing controls/practices to mitigate risks and enhance compliance with regulatory requirements

• Responsible for all aspects of daily accounting. Developed reliable methods for automation of manual processes, established protocols for improved inventory and vendor management.