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Stephanie Gehlhaar

Humeston,IA

Summary

Organized Compliance Manager offering 30 years of progressive career development and expertise in human services. Exceptional skill in interpreting and summarizing regulations to drive organization-wide compliance.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Compliance

First Resources Corp
07.2020 - Current
  • Managed compliance efforts, reporting and audits.
  • Delivered subject matter expertise for internal and external customers on compliance best practices and quality control.
  • Verified consistency in quality planning, quality control, quality insurance and quality improvement.
  • Maintained effective working relationships with regulatory authorities.
  • Prepared and presented comprehensive reports to upper management and audit team, covering issues and recommendations.
  • Defined and developed policies and procedures for consumer reporting and privacy practices.
  • Formulated detailed recommendations based on audit findings to support annual planning and definition of goals.
  • Developed and maintained compliance database, tracking all compliance activities and documents.
  • Prepared and submitted regulatory filings in timely manner.
  • Managed practical action plans to respond to audit discoveries and compliance violations.

Regional Director

Tenco Inc
06.2014 - 07.2020
  • Attended weekly meetings to discuss and optimize strategies.
  • Reviewed financial reports to identify potential issues, cost saving opportunities and significant departures from budget.
  • Visited sites periodically to view service levels and adherence to global service standards.
  • Monitored staff performance by actively engaging in and observing day-to-day activities.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.

Executive Director

Mosaic
01.2010 - 04.2014
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
  • Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
  • Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.

Associate Director

Mosaic
01.2001 - 12.2009
  • Trained and developed department leaders and management staff for specific projects and ongoing operational needs.
  • Assisted senior leadership in managing all aspects of operations.
  • Led teams of personnel, supervising daily performance as well as training and improvement plans.
  • Prioritized tasks and allocated resources appropriately to keep teams focused and productive.
  • Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.

Case Manager

Southeast Iowa Case Management
07.1995 - 12.2000
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
  • Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
  • Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
  • Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Central College
Pella, IA
05.1992

Skills

  • Quality Management Processes
  • Auditing Processes
  • Risk Management
  • Regulations Enforcement
  • Reporting Requirements
  • Training and Presentations
  • Compliance Reviews
  • Policy Analysis
  • Project Coordination

Timeline

Director of Compliance

First Resources Corp
07.2020 - Current

Regional Director

Tenco Inc
06.2014 - 07.2020

Executive Director

Mosaic
01.2010 - 04.2014

Associate Director

Mosaic
01.2001 - 12.2009

Case Manager

Southeast Iowa Case Management
07.1995 - 12.2000

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Central College
Stephanie Gehlhaar