Sharon Spencer
Excelsior Springs,MO
Summary
Compliance Manager with extensive experience in regulatory compliance, risk management, and policy development. Expertise in leading compliance initiatives, managing complex regulatory requirements, and mentoring teams to optimize efficiency and mitigate risk in high-stakes environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Receiver
Tractor Supply Company
Excelsior Springs, MO
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Receive and load freight for store 2897.
- Manage inventory adjustments for damage, theft, unsellable, defective, and expired items to maintain accurate stock levels.
- Research inventory reports, document findings, and execute necessary system adjustments to ensure accurate inventory records.
- Daily forklift and propane inspections and recordkeeping.
- Oversee Hazmat area and program for the store.
- Ensure timely completion of compliance audits/assessments and documentation.
- Review and execute buybacks including final distribution and shipping.
- Manage organization/presentation of the following areas: Storeroom, Backroom, Dock, Assembly, outdoor areas, including front sidewalk and side lot.
- Received and managed care for live goods and fowl, ensuring proper handling and storage.
- Coordinate pick-up and delivery of equipment and materials, optimizing logistics and supporting store operations.
Hiatus
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06.2022 - 01.2026
- Engaged in personal hiatus for family, self-reflection, and to reassess career goals.
Regulatory Compliance Manager
Caesars Entertainment
Harrah's Kansas City, N. Kansas City, MO
01.2012 - 06.2022
- Manage compliance initiatives ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations.
- Ensure anti-money laundering compliance to meet regulatory standards through precise documentation and filing; accurate identification, documentation and filing of company, state and federal forms.
- Develop and maintain compliance with minimum internal control standards and standard operating procedures to mitigate operational risks.
- Review and interpret regulations to ensure organizational compliance with industry standards.
- Mentor compliance and cross-functional teams to implement compliance strategies and training, enhancing overall operational effectiveness.
- Primary liaison for property and the Missouri Gaming Commission.
- Request, organize, and prepare information for corporate legal to file for Missouri Gaming Relicensing.
- Management of the Missouri State Disassociated Persons and Caesars Entertainment Responsible Gaming programs.
- Conduct accurate reporting on MWBE/MBE spending to support organizational transparency and accountability.
Education
High School Diploma -
Western High School
Las Vegas, NVSkills
- Inventory Management
- Regulation Compliance
- Audit Anti Money Laundering
- Risk Assessment
- Audit management
- Policy development
- Mentorship
- Written communication
- Customer service
- Conflict Resolution
- Forklift Operation
Career Highlights
- Managed/Executed teams to new regulations with successful implementation Tito, Electronic asset controls, and ongoing new/updated gaming platforms.
- 10+ years experience demonstating success in developing compliance strategies and managing audits, enhancing operational efficiency while ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations.
- 10+ years compliance audits and regulatory filings, delivering clean internal, external, state and federal audits.
- Collaboratd with regulatory bodies and other jurisdictional teams to implement best practices, asset controls and record retention process improvements.
Interests
Outdoor activities (hunting, fishing, gardening) and creative crafting.
Timeline
Receiver
Tractor Supply Company
01.2026 - 05.2026
Hiatus
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06.2022 - 01.2026
Regulatory Compliance Manager
Caesars Entertainment
01.2012 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Western High School