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United States

Mobile, Us

We help organizations identify and mitigate risks by improving the people performing the processes so that they can improve profits. We audit business processes, provide corporate training, and distribute thought leadership through publications and keynote speeches. TRAINING: On demand, in person or virtual training designed to fit your budget and competency requirements. We specialize in soft skills, business processes, supervisory skills and internal auditing.SPEAKING: Entertaining and engaging speakers with the ability to simplify complicated topics and/or motivate your team.WRITING: Having a hard time finding the right words for that business report? We write reports that are clear and actionable.CONSULTING: We help you fix broken processes through internal audits, business processes reviews, quality reviews and SOX work.AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Internal audit, risk management, corporate compliance, information technology general computer controls, Sarbanes Oxley, report writing, risk assessments, conflicts of interest, audit committee assessments, internal audit quality assurance reviews, corporate culture evaluations, active listening, asking questions, managing diverse teams.www.thatauditguy.com

Creator, producer and host of the podcast dedicated to helping people quit believing limiting beliefs that are holding them back. Each week, I have get the opportunity to talk to some of the most wonderful people on the planet. They share a lot of themselves with us.Listen in on your favorite podcasting platform.www.thecorporatequitters.com

Mobile, Alabama, Us

The University of South Alabama is a comprehensive, global research and teaching university. We serve approximately 16,000 students. We also manage a health system with (1) a medical center that is the regions only Level 1 trauma center, (2) a children’s a women’s hospital that is one of only five freestanding hospitals in the United States devoted specifically to the health care needs of children and women, (3) a state of the art cancer institute and (4) a physicians group with the region’s largest multispecialty practice. External contracts and grants for fiscal year 2015 topped $58 million and the USA Technology and Research Park has created more than 600 local, private-sector jobs in computer science, information technology and biotechnology.So what did I do among all this great activity?• Implemented the first official student internal audit internship program• Developing the first organization wide risk assessment• Implemented a robust audit management system• Started the internal audit data analysis initiative• Officially appointed as a member of the President's Executive Council• Lead team that identified approximately $90,000 in duplicate payments• Lead project that reduced/eliminated a possible $5.8 million expenditure• Performed work that resulted in a 10% increase in revenue at one healthcare unit

Overland Park, Kansas, Us

Overland Park, Kansas, Us

The Association of College and University Auditors (ACUA) is a professional organization comprised of over 2,000 audit professionals representing 524 member institutions in 14 countries. The organization’s Core Values are Integrity, Open Sharing of Information, Camaraderie, Respect, Commitment to Excellence, and Innovation. ACUA services its members through 2 national annual live conferences, regional conferences, member webinars, message boards, list serves and the College and University Auditor professional publication. Volunteers, serving on the Board of Directors and various support Committees, are the backbone of operations. ACUA also contracts with a professional association management firm that provides support for administrative activities.Faculty members are a vital source of knowledge and information. Duties include the following:• Creating and delivering engaging session materials relevant to the ACUA member community• Facilitating sessions at the ACUA Annual and/or Midyear conference• Maintaining satisfactory speaker ratings• Advocating for the profession of internal auditing

Overland Park, Kansas, Us

The Association of College and University Auditors (ACUA) is a professional organization comprised of over 2,000 audit professionals representing 524 member institutions in 14 countries. The organization’s Core Values are Integrity, Open Sharing of Information, Camaraderie, Respect, Commitment to Excellence, and Innovation. ACUA services its members through 2 national annual live conferences, regional conferences, member webinars, message boards, list serves and the College and University Auditor professional publication. Volunteers, serving on the Board of Directors and various support Committees, are the backbone of operations. ACUA also contracts with a professional association management firm that provides support for administrative activities.Board Members at Large perform duties and tasks assigned by the President. Duties often times include functioning as a liaison for various committees and task forces. The position also entails contributing to the strategic direction of the organization.

Jacksonville, Fl, Us

The University of North Florida (UNF) is a 16,000 student university with ownership interest in a law enforcement training company and an art museum, a $70 million endowment, over $17 million in contracts and grants, $107 million in financial aid disbursements, 6 residence halls, a state of the art conference center, aquatic center and golf course complemented by retail stores and several food venues.Reporting administratively to the President/CEO and functionally to the Audit Committee Chair (CFO of a fortune 500 company), I am currently responsible for the entire audit program including talent acquisition and development, risk assessment, audit plan development, audit plan execution and audit committee reporting. Areas of responsibility are vast and include risks associated with areas mentioned above. Accomplishments include the following:• Designed and deployed the first institution wide risk assessment• Implemented the first audit committee dashboard reporting• Hired the first Information Technology auditor in the history of the department• Performed the first Information Technology audits• Introduced the concept of integrated auditing• Developed the first student worker program

Lake Mary, Florida, Us

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Member of the Enterprise Risk Management team, reporting to the Chief Risk Officer, hired to develop and streamline the SOX process for the $4.5 billion financial institution with significant mortgage operations, commercial leasing operations, a retail mortgage footprint and the third largest domestic ATM provider in the United States. Responsibilities included talent acquisition/development, SOX process documentation, SOX training, 302/404 compliance. Duties, responsibilities and accomplishments include:• Identified and implemented an enterprise wide work-flow enabled software solution for the Sarbanes Oxley compliance effort. This resulted in a paperless SOX process.• Managed a $5 million dollar budget and up to 24 personnel in various geographic locations• Implemented process improvements that reduced SOX expenditures greater than $3.5 million• Identified $3 million of under utilized assets and spearheaded efforts for better usage• Procured, implemented and maintained the Enterprise Risk Management System• Managed relationship with external auditors• Presented risks, observations and recommendations to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors• Realized cost savings of over $100,000 through business process reengineering projects• Developed training materials and provided ongoing SOX training for all personnel

Jacksonville, Fl, Us

EverBank is a multi-billion dollar national financial institution with customers in over 45 states, substantial mortgage lending operations, a wealth management group and title insurance operations. The primary duty and responsibility was to developed and implemented the structure, protocols and operating standards for the newly created Internal Audit department.

Worldwide, Oo

Provided internal auditing, business process consulting and back office accounting services to various clients in multiple industries. Primary industries serviced included retail banking, mortgage originations, mortgage servicing, and oil & gas.

At the time of employment, Winn Dixie was a major retail grocery store/manufacturer. With approximately 1,200 retail locations in 12 states and the Caribbean, it grossed $24 billion in sales and was a fortune 500 organization. Manufacturing operations included milk, eggs, cheese, pizza, paper bags, cookies, chips and snacks. Specific duties included the following:• Led the evaluation of geographically disbursed retail locations. Evaluations included verifying cash, inventory, and overall retail operations.• Led the evaluation of regional divisions. Evaluations included reviewing general accounting functions, human resources, manufacturing facilities, distribution capabilities, local purchasing, etc.

At the time of employment, Winn Dixie was a major retail grocery store/manufacturer. With approximately 1,200 retail locations in 12 states and the Caribbean, it grossed $24 billion in sales and was a fortune 500 organization. Manufacturing operations included milk, eggs, cheese, pizza, paper bags, cookies, chips and snacks. Specific duties included the following:Participated in a management training program in which the goal was to “learn the business” by working in every area including accounting (i.e. payables, receivables, payroll, fixed assets, and general ledger), warehouse facilities, a retail location, and a distribution center. Candidates progress after showing mastery of one area with an ultimate promotion to the internal audit staff. Specific duties and accomplishment included:• Prepared cash position statements for over 126 locations• Created worksheets that appropriately fixed a system error for multi million dollar inventory• Performed retail store audits• Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements• Reconciled various inventory accounts

Bachelor Of Science, Accounting

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