STEPHEN ASIEDU
Grand Prairie
Summary
Results-driven IT Support and Security Compliance Specialist with a strong background in compliance monitoring and internal auditing at Frito-Lay. Proficient in risk assessment, incident response, and developing documentation to enhance organizational compliance. Demonstrated success in implementing compliance programs that meet industry standards and mitigate risks.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IT Support and Security Compliance Specialist
Frito-Lay
01.2021 - Current
- Ensured compliance with federal and state regulations through regular audits and assessments.
- Developed and maintained compliance documentation, enhancing accuracy and accessibility for stakeholders.
- Trained cross-functional teams on regulatory requirements, improving overall compliance awareness and practices.
- Identified process gaps and implemented corrective actions to mitigate compliance risks effectively.
- Collaborated with legal and operational teams to streamline compliance processes, ensuring consistency across departments.
- Monitored industry trends and regulatory changes, advising management on necessary adjustments to policies.
- Led internal investigations into compliance breaches, providing actionable recommendations for resolution.
- Facilitated external audits by preparing comprehensive reports and coordinating responses to auditor inquiries.
- Implemented robust record-keeping systems that ensured accurate documentation was maintained according to regulatory requirements at all times.
- Assisted in the preparation of regular reports for senior management, detailing compliance activities and progress towards established goals.
- Reduced instances of non-compliance through meticulous monitoring of internal controls and periodic audits.
- Streamlined regulatory processes for improved efficiency and reduced errors, leading to better overall compliance.
- Served as a point of contact for employees seeking guidance on compliance matters, instilling confidence in the organization''s commitment to regulatory adherence.
- Evaluated existing policies regularly, identifying areas for improvement and recommending revisions as needed.
- Provided expert guidance to colleagues on matters related to regulatory compliance, solidifying company-wide understanding of requirements.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments to identify potential areas of non-compliance and recommended corrective actions.
- Served as subject matter expert by advising staff and customers and working directly with external agencies throughout audits or to remedy compliance issues.
- Performed quality reviews to uncover workflow and communication issues.
- Developed strategies for addressing identified gaps in regulatory knowledge within the organization, enhancing overall compliance awareness.
Security Analyst
Hexacomb/ Packaging Corporation of America
12.2016 - 04.2020
- Conducted risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities in systems and processes.
- Developed and implemented security policies to enhance data protection measures.
- Monitored security incidents, investigating breaches and reporting findings to stakeholders.
- Collaborated with IT teams to integrate security solutions into existing infrastructure.
- Trained staff on security awareness and best practices to mitigate risks.
- Analyzed security logs using SIEM tools for threat detection and response strategies.
- Led incident response efforts, coordinating cross-functional teams during security events.
- Evaluated emerging technologies to improve overall security posture of organization.
Education
Cybersecurity - Cyber Security,
ACI Learning Tech Academy
02-2026
Associate of Science - Information Technology
Dallas College
Dallas, Texas, TX12-2013
Skills
- Compliance monitoring
- Internal auditing
- Compliance oversight
- Information security
- Ethics management
- Auditing processes
- Investigation techniques
- Information gathering
- Industry awareness
- Compliance
- Adobe acrobat
- Documentation skills
- Reporting skills
- Documentation review
- Due diligence
- Operations support
- Consumer-related reporting
Certification
comptia A+, network+, cybersecurity+
Timeline
IT Support and Security Compliance Specialist
Frito-Lay
01.2021 - Current
Security Analyst
Hexacomb/ Packaging Corporation of America
12.2016 - 04.2020
Cybersecurity - Cyber Security,
ACI Learning Tech Academy
Associate of Science - Information Technology
Dallas College