Oversees the "Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)", "Internal Audit, Business Process, Internal Controls, and Improvement/Re-engineering", "Insurance and Risk Management" Programs and/or Activities at Southern New Hampshire University, a private, nonprofit, accredited institution with more than 3,000 on-campus students, and over 230,000 online students.► Leads the ERM Program that brings executive-level risk owners together to manage the entire scope of the University's risks and opportunities effectively.► Leads the triennial Internal Audit Risk Assessment, develops and executes a Three Year Internal Audit Plan that includes assurance and consulting services focused on mitigating key risks of the University and on continuous process improvements across business units.► Established and maintains a centralized library for business process narratives (BPN’s) that documents the University’s system of internal controls for key business process areas end-to-end (E2E). ► Leads the Insurance Strategy and Risk Management Activities, including the marketing, evaluation, selection, and negotiation of insurance policies, coverage, premiums, deductibles/retentions, etc. to adequately cover potential risks.► Launched, maintains and updates a website/resource for the University Community to learn more about the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Internal Audit, Business Process, Internal Controls, Improvement/Re-engineering, Insurance and Risk Management Programs and/or Activities.► Directs Fraud and Financial Investigations received by the University's Confidential and Anonymous Compliance and Ethics Helpline, oversees efforts to detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent activities across the University’s operations.► Selected by Executive Vice President (EVP) of Finance and Administration, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Treasurer for the “Pinnacle Leadership Development Program” in FY2017.

Promoted by the Executive Vice President (EVP) of Finance and Administration, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Treasurer to build an Internal Audit Function from the ground up.

► Documented the University’s system of internal controls for each business process area (including relevant systems) from end-to-end (E2E). Identified key risk(s) and internal controls; assisted process owners with developing key internal controls that mitigate identified risk(s)/gap(s) within each process area.► Implemented a centralized Policy Library for all administrative, financial and operational policies. Additionally, I authored/facilitated the creation of 23 policies within the first year of employment.► Developed a Delegated Authorities Program (DAP), which included authoring a policy, events list(s) and an entity-wide training plan designed to establish signing authorities across business units.► Established a Fraud Prevention and Whistleblower Policy, which included a Whistleblower Helpline and entity-wide training plan designed to protect the University’s interests and to better align with leading practices.

Provided consulting services to companies and organizations looking to enhance business operations, which included policy development, mapping business processes E2E, identifying internal control gaps, and analyzing opportunities for system optimization. Partnered with senior management and business owners to achieve their objectives while managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Led the internal audit functions for Brixmor Property Group, which owns and operates one of the nation's largest portfolios of open-air shopping centers, with more than 475 commercial real estate properties strategically located across 36 states.Promoted to launch and administer the ERM Program.► Developed training materials and workshops to educate the business on the benefits of effective risk management.► Established the risk management framework that included a policy, Risk Matrix Exercise, Risk Rating Criteria, and Material Risk Register that identifies the material risks to the organization, and defines the plans for managing risks.► Performed semi-annual reviews with key members of management to determine the key risks, impacts and, controls in their areas of responsibility.► Monitored and evaluated action plans to mitigate key risks, and reported results to the Board of Directors.

Acquired by Blackstone Real Estate Partners VI, L.P. (June 2011). Renamed Brixmor Property Group (September 2011).Responsible for leading one direct report, a team of co-sourced internal auditors and a $500K budget► Developed and executed the Three Year Internal Audit Plan that included assurance and consulting services, and focused on mitigating the key risks of the company and continuing process improvements across business units.► Developed a program to evaluate the company’s ICFR to ensure the company complied with the requirements of section 404 of the SOX Act.► Responsible for Project Management Office that oversaw the rollout of end-user training related to the JD Edwards ERP implementation.

Acquired by Centro Properties Group (July 2006)

As a senior member of the internal audit department at American Tower Corporation, a leading independent owner, operator, and developer of wireless and broadcast communications real estate. Its global portfolio includes approximately 160,000 sites in the United States, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Ghana, India, Mexico, Nigeria, Paraguay, Peru, South Africa, and Uganda.Tasked with leading, motivating and supervising four junior staff members through the entire audit lifecycle. Provided detailed recommendations and technical advice on all aspects of Internal Audit and Internal Controls.► Performed conversion testing for various modules and financial reports, assisted in developing standard procedures and forms and provided training on business processes as a member of the Oracle ERP Implementation Team.► Managed the international implementation of SOX including identifying remediation requirements and process re-design for key business and financial cycles.► Conducted operational audits domestically and internationally.► Developed and presented key accounting policies to senior financial management, which were adopted.

Responsible for performance and completion of financial statement audits for manufacturing and non-profit organizations and preparation of income tax returns for Partnerships, S-Corporations, C-Corporations, and Individuals.► Performed audits, reviews, and compilations for small businesses and non-profit organizations.► Prepared income tax returns for small businesses and non-profit organizations.