Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and internal audit professional with 10+ years of progressive experience in internal auditing, internal controls, financial and operational audits, risk assessment, and compliance. Experienced in evaluating control effectiveness, co-leading internal control assessments, providing recommendations to management, and managing corrective actions through remediation and follow-up.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
Internal Controls Auditor
UNIVERSAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE CO.
01.2022 - Current
Co-led 2–3 internal control assessments annually, evaluating business processes and risks to enhance the design and effectiveness of internal controls.
Support annual assessment planning and execution in accordance with OMB Circular A-123 requirements.
Analyze assessment results, identify control deficiencies and process risks, and develop recommendations for management.
Managed 2–10 corrective action plans annually, monitoring remediation efforts to ensure timely resolution of identified control deficiencies.
Collaborated with management and stakeholders during planning and assessment phases, ensuring comprehensive documentation and effective follow-up on corrective actions.
Maintain accurate assessment documentation and supporting workpapers using an internal audit management system.
Internal Auditor
HARD ROCK CASINO
01.2018 - 01.2022
Conducted financial and operational audits providing independent assurance on business processes and operations.
Evaluated risk management, internal control, and governance processes to identify risks, exceptions, and opportunities for improvement.
Documented audit observations and recommended actions to enhance controls and operational effectiveness.
(FORMERLY MAJESTIC STAR CASINO)
Income Audit Supervisor
HARD ROCK CASINO
01.2016 - 01.2018
Led team of six audit clerks, ensuring audit accuracy and compliance with established procedures.
Reviewed audit documentation and results, identified discrepancies and unusual activity, collaborating with regulatory stakeholders to ensure compliance.
(FORMERLY MAJESTIC STAR CASINO)
Income Audit Clerk
HARD ROCK CASINO
01.2014 - 01.2016
Conducted daily financial and operational audits, reviewed documentation for accuracy, identified variances, and facilitated internal and external audit processes.
(FORMERLY MAJESTIC STAR CASINO)
Conducted thorough audits of financial records to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Reviewed and reconciled discrepancies in daily cash reports, enhancing accuracy in financial reporting.
Assisted in preparation of financial statements and audit documentation for internal reviews.
Education
B.S. - Psychology, Minor in Coaching
Indiana State University
Terre Haute
Skills
Internal Audit
Internal Controls
Risk Assessment
Financial & Operational Auditing
Process analysis
Compliance
Corrective action management
Business Process Analysis
Audit Documentation
Management Recommendations
Audit reporting
Remediation Follow-Up
Microsoft Excel
PowerPoint
Adobe Acrobat
Certification
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) | Association of Certified Fraud Examiners