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Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Main practice areas include Forensic Accounting and Litigation Support, Due Diligence, Bankruptcy & Turnaround

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

- Trained and oversaw engagement teams in the completion of audits and preparation of financial statements primarily in the banking and insurance industries. - Led several firm-wide training and teaching sessions as a volunteer.- Developed a deep understanding of client business processes and cycles through SOX 404 and FDICIA internal control analysis.- Acted as a business process consultant for clients to assist in process implementation and optimization.- Guided the southeastern region as subject matter expert in Microsoft Excel, CaseWare IDEA, and fraud analysis.- Gained significant experience with FDICIA compliance, SOX 404 internal control compliance, and PCAOB audits for SEC banking clients as well as the application of statutory accounting principles for insurance companies.

Atlanta, Georgia

- Championed the effort to integrate new data analysis software into the firm's audit toolkit and quickly became the subject matter expert.- Developed strong technical documentation skills to detail the objectives, procedures, and results of audit tests.- Drove process improvement with a questioning mind and desire to understand the bigger picture.- Gained comfort collaborating with professionals of all backgrounds and stations--from Data Entry Clerks to CEOs.- Porter Keadle Moore joined Wipfli effective October 1, 2019. Co-branding ended October 1, 2020.

Atlanta, Georgia

Athens, Georgia

- Allocated departmental revenues and expenses according to National Transit Database standards for the largest university transit system in the United States. - Utilized knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Visual Basic for Applications to assist in process optimization, data analytics, and large-volume data processing to contribute to decision making across the department.

Athens, Georgia

- Served as a trumpet player in the University of Georgia's Basketball Pep Band. - Performed at every home game in Athens for both the men's and women's NCAA Division One teams.- Traveled with the teams to postseason tournaments.

Dacula High School, Dacula, Georgia

- Taught music students at Dacula High School. - Served as an instructor to the trumpet section of the band.

Bachelor’S Degree, B.B.A. Accounting

Activities and Societies: Redcoat Marching Band, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America- Graduated from the University of Georgia.

Dual Enrollment

- Integrated college-level coursework into the high school experience via dual enrollment.

High School Diploma, College Preparatory Studies

Activities and Societies: Model United Nations, Beta Club, Tri-M Music Honor Society, Academic Team, Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Jazz.