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Florida, United States

Miami, Florida, United States

•Develop process controls, credit card policies and procedures to ensure financial regulatory compliance and data management across county departments.•Manage, monitor and enforce adherence to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI-DSS) and credit card payment processing across county departments and systems.•Lead, develop and maintain comprehensive PCI project from initiation to completion, including project planning and management, resource allocation, business… Show more •Develop process controls, credit card policies and procedures to ensure financial regulatory compliance and data management across county departments.•Manage, monitor and enforce adherence to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI-DSS) and credit card payment processing across county departments and systems.•Lead, develop and maintain comprehensive PCI project from initiation to completion, including project planning and management, resource allocation, business analysis, timeline management and reporting.•Review, analyze and monitor contracts, agreements, and memorandum of understandings for compliance.•Evaluate, reconcile, and strategical analysis of annual credit card sales data between banking reports and information from Informs. Research and compile reports for upper management of any deviations found. •Represent the department in Selection committees for payment systems and serving as a SMI expert for the department.•Develop and monitor budget for the Finance Compliance and Administration Division as it relates to PCI, including coordinating with departments, preparing supporting documentation, data analysis, and budget forecasting.•Respond to inquiries and incidents related to credit card processing, working to resolve issues promptly and effectively.•Conduct compliance workshops and train liaisons and end-users on proper ways to process credit card operations; keep departments abreast of any new changes in the credit card industry while providing support.•Coordinate cross-functional teams to remediate non-compliance issues, ensuring corrective actions are executed efficiently.•Implement internal policies and procedures to ensure internal processes are completed accurately and to streamline process. Show less

Miami, Florida, United States

•Liaison representing the Finance Department with all other county departments for Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI-DSS).•Complete compliance audit in-person and remotely with the Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) in a timely manner and without delays during annual PCI assessments (even during pandemic).•Collaborate with the Information Technology Department (ITD) to conduct the annual PCI presentations and training/education assisting departments with understanding… Show more •Liaison representing the Finance Department with all other county departments for Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI-DSS).•Complete compliance audit in-person and remotely with the Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) in a timely manner and without delays during annual PCI assessments (even during pandemic).•Collaborate with the Information Technology Department (ITD) to conduct the annual PCI presentations and training/education assisting departments with understanding and documenting PCI DSS requirements and to assess and enhance data security measures and access controls as part of PCI projects.•All duties as listed above in the Finance Regulatory Compliance Coordinator role. Show less

Coral Gables, Fl

•Completed proactive and reactive inspections of non-compliant violations of applicable ordinances, zoning, and city codes; issued notices of violations and citations.•Educated residents, provided recommendations and informational handouts to inform on trash/waste ordinances, improving trash violations in assigned area. •Investigated zoning and city violation complaints; assisted code violators in achieving compliance; educated residents on codes and permitting procedures.•Analyzed… Show more •Completed proactive and reactive inspections of non-compliant violations of applicable ordinances, zoning, and city codes; issued notices of violations and citations.•Educated residents, provided recommendations and informational handouts to inform on trash/waste ordinances, improving trash violations in assigned area. •Investigated zoning and city violation complaints; assisted code violators in achieving compliance; educated residents on codes and permitting procedures.•Analyzed and prepared evidence for prosecution of cases to Code Enforcement Board and to the Miami-Dade County Circuit Courts. Provided depositions and/or testimony in Board and Court hearings. Wrote reports on violations in court cases.•Informed the Building Division of violations of the Florida Building Code and OSHA regulations. Assisted Police Department in the investigation of criminal activities pertaining to Code Enforcement. Show less

Miami, Florida, United States

•Planned and conducted complex audits to ensure licensees followed Florida statutes and administrative codes.•Responsible for the overall supervision of trainees to ensure section goals/objectives are met.•Developed wholesaler and manufacturer audit plans and planning memos to explain purpose of audit. •Researched applicable laws, procedures, regulations, prior reviews or audits to gain knowledge and understand areas being audited. •Reviewed and evaluated accounting records… Show more •Planned and conducted complex audits to ensure licensees followed Florida statutes and administrative codes.•Responsible for the overall supervision of trainees to ensure section goals/objectives are met.•Developed wholesaler and manufacturer audit plans and planning memos to explain purpose of audit. •Researched applicable laws, procedures, regulations, prior reviews or audits to gain knowledge and understand areas being audited. •Reviewed and evaluated accounting records, financial reporting, and transaction activities. •Audited licensee reports monthly to ensure state tax compliance. •Prepared audit documentation showing audit results with support documents for report findings, conclusions, and recommendations. •Conducted and witnessed breakages for spoiled alcoholic beverages and destruction for damaged tobacco products. •Conducted inventories with licensees for wine, beer, liquor, and cigarette/other tobacco products at hand. Show less

Miami, Florida, United States

•Monitor special project overseeing outdated records and fraudulent behavior.•Review cases for State of Florida overpayments. •Maintain all duties associated with administrative assistance to unit supervisor including scheduling, word processing, data entry, etc.•Responsible for providing information to clients regarding their benefits with the State of Florida.•Translate for non-English speaking customers.

Miami, Florida, United States

•Secretarial duties, including scheduling mediations and client meetings.•Translate for non-English speaking clients.•Maintained account receivables and accounts payable.•Responsible for maintaining the calendars for the team and the managing partner.•Coordinated clerical tasks such as monitoring newspapers, mail, and database.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Business Administration

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts