Dynamic Senior Chief Compliance Officer with over 15 years of experience in compliance management and risk mitigation. Proven expertise in developing comprehensive compliance programs, conducting audits, and leading training initiatives. Successfully managed compliance operations that improve adherence to regulatory standards and enhance operational efficiency. Strategic and results-driven with a strong ability to leverage technology to streamline processes. Ready to bring valuable insights and innovative compliance solutions to support organizational goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr Chief Compliance Officer and CEO
IPROVEIT.COM LLC
Lawrenceville
08.2008 - Current
As the Senior Chief Compliance Officer at IPROVEIT.COM, I am accountable for ensuring organizational adherence to all relevant regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry standards.
Compliance Oversight: Spearhead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company's compliance program, ensuring alignment with both domestic and international regulations. This requires staying informed about changes in laws, regulations, and best practices.
Risk Management: Identify, assess, and manage compliance-related risks, proactively devising strategies to mitigate potential legal and regulatory exposures. This involves collaborating with various departments to evaluate internal processes and controls for any gaps or weaknesses.
Policy Development: Develop, update, and enforce the company's compliance policies and procedures, ensuring effective communication and understanding across all organizational levels.
Training and Awareness: Oversee comprehensive compliance training programs for all stakeholders, ensuring that they are well-informed about the regulatory landscape and the company's ethical and legal obligations.
Audit and Monitoring: Coordinate internal audits and compliance monitoring activities to maintain ongoing adherence to established policies and regulations. This involves reviewing business practices, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
Incident Investigation and Resolution: Lead investigations in cases of compliance violations or incidents, collaborating closely with legal teams to swiftly resolve issues and prevent recurrence.
Compliance Technology Integration: Leverage technology to optimize compliance operations, ensuring the use of efficient tools and systems for monitoring, reporting, and data management.
Corporate Human Resources Manager
Uti Integrated Logistics
South Carolina
08.2007 - 08.2008
As the Corporate Human Resource Manager, I was responsible for implementing Union Avoidance Campaigns nationally, ensuring that the company maintained positive employee relations while minimizing the risk of unionization efforts.
Collaborated closely with senior leadership to devise and execute strategies aimed at fostering a collaborative work environment, enhancing employee engagement, and addressing concerns that might lead to union support.
Director of Human Resources & New Business Development
ARD Logistics, LLC, and ARD Logistics Alabama, LLC
Alabama
07.2004 - 08.2007
Administered human resource policies, programs, and practices, including planning, organizing, developing, implementing, coordinating, and directing efforts.
Formulated policies and procedures for the Human Resources Department and recommended practices to management.
Handled labor relations, providing advice and counsel on personnel issues.
Designed personnel forms and directed the maintenance of personnel records by all departments.
Administered classification programs including classifying and reclassifying positions and drafting job descriptions.
Directed benefits administration, including enrollment and open enrollment meetings.
Additionally, assumed dual responsibility for New Business Development.
Quality Engineer
Johnson Controls, Inc
Suwanee
11.2002 - 07.2004
Defined quality objectives to drive organizational excellence.
Developed prototype, pre-production, and production control plans ensuring adherence to specifications.
Conducted measurement system analysis to enhance quality outcomes.
Implemented manufacturing quality systems for prototype and preproduction builds, ensuring reliability and standards compliance.
Coordinated the preparation and timely delivery of supplier APQP deliverables, including Control Plans, Capability studies, part layouts, gauge design, Gage R & R, PFMEA, and DFMEA (when applicable).
Reviewed and approved PPAP packages, ensuring compliance with customer expectations.
Acting Product Engineer
Johnson Controls, Inc
Suwanee
04.2002 - 06.2002
In my role as Acting Product Engineer at the Johns Creek facility in Georgia, I led the engineering change management database, overseeing planning and timing.
Served as a resident resource for problem-solving activities, driving effective solutions.
Coordinated and led engineering change breakpoints, ensuring seamless transitions.
Facilitated weekly engineering change meetings and SDT meetings to align project goals.
Coordinated JD Powers improvement initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction.
Owned and coordinated engineering sample orders and production trial runs to validate design changes.
Six Sigma Black Belt (GM Business Unit)
Johnson Controls, Inc
Suwanee
12.1999 - 05.2003
Recognized as one of Johnson Controls' Best of the Best employees and selected as a Six Sigma Black Belt due to exemplary performance.
Demonstrated leadership by combining both management and technical skills to drive project success.
Acted as an expert in breakthrough strategy, guiding teams in project execution and reporting progress to appropriate leadership levels.
Focused on cultivating a deep understanding of the Six Sigma philosophy, theory, and application tactics, as well as advanced applications in descriptive and inferential statistics, process control techniques, and organizational dynamics that enhance processes.
Managed project risk and ensured sustainability of results, with targeted projects saving over $250,000.00 in ROI.
Employee/Labor Relation Assistant Manager
Johnson Controls, Inc
Suwanee
12.2000 - 08.2004
Supported over 600 employees by managing grievance and contract administration, attendance administration, sexual harassment investigations, accident investigations, and supervision of disciplinary actions.
Oversaw candidate flow and AAP data management for the plant, ensuring compliance with regulations.
Collaborated on issues related to EEO, ADA, project management, FMLA, AAP, etc.
Conducted 40% travel to assist other facilities with recruiting, testing, interviewing, and hiring of hourly employees.
Education
BA - Integrated Studies
University of Texas
01.1997
AA - Electrical Technologies
Comm College of the Air Force
01.1996
Skills
Strong knowledge of injury prevention
Excellent communication skills
Attention to detail
Ability to collaborate effectively
Providing high-quality care
Certification
Six Sigma Black Belt, Johnson Controls, Inc, 1999
Timeline
Sr Chief Compliance Officer and CEO
IPROVEIT.COM LLC
08.2008 - Current
Corporate Human Resources Manager
Uti Integrated Logistics
08.2007 - 08.2008
Director of Human Resources & New Business Development
ARD Logistics, LLC, and ARD Logistics Alabama, LLC