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Greater Chicago Area

Greater Chicago Area

Manage complex regulatory, internal audit and compliance field examination projects including scope, schedule and costs for 350+ Marketing associates. Provide effective challenge of business responses to auditor requests and ensure timely response. Perform evidence reviews and assist business partners with development and execution of remediation plans. Summarize critical findings / conclusions and escalate to Sr. Management. Maintain schedule of field examination projects. Perform analysis of risk related statistics, risk reports and compliance / audit findings. Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) resource to business to assist with resolving examination issues.★ Managed complex Internal Audit and Compliance examinations with 100% on-time completion.★ Increased visibility of risk metrics and trends by implementing interactive Tableau report.★ Provided optimal quality and support after headcount reduction by managing 19 simultaneous examination projects, 400% more than peers.★ Received business partner recognitions for outstanding teamwork, collaboration and communication.

Greater Chicago Area

Fourbridge Financial was an independent consulting company specializing in compliance project management and financial planning. Main client was a $25 million Investment Adviser and Financial Planning firm. Analyzed operational and financial performance metrics to recommend and implement strategic and tactical business planning solutions for small business owners. Supported the principal Financial Adviser and Chief Compliance Officer.Managed comprehensive Investment Adviser governance, risk and compliance (GRC) program. Conducted and documented annual program reviews and control monitoring. Monitored adherence to policies and procedures. Coordinated federal and state regulatory filings. Reviewed monthly compliance alerts to assess impacts of regulatory developments. Collaborated with operational teams and vendors to execute project deliverables focused on regulatory compliance and information technology initiatives.★ Prevented regulatory fines by documenting and implementing written policies and procedures.★ Implemented first-ever Code of Ethics with 100% of attestations achieved on time.★ Selected and implemented new cloud-based data repository tool.★ Developed key performance indicator scorecard used by small business owners to increase cash flow.★ Used analytics to establish metrics and assess impacts of current and future state operational changes.

Mettawa, Il

Ensured compliance to internal and external credit policies and procedures. Coordinated bi-weekly operational governance forums to identify compliance weakness. Conducted risk assessment and compliance program reviews. Reported directly to the business unit Chief Risk Officer. Coordinated internal and external regulatory and audit examinations and maintained tracking of all inquiries and responses.★ Managed completion of corrective action items during audit resolution of government consent orders. ★ Administered business continuity/disaster recovery planning and execution. ★ Monitored internal financial forecasting models to confirm regulatory ‘fit for purpose’ standards.★ Partnered with Chief Risk Officer to conduct annual risk assessment and compliance program reviews. ★ Coordinated and achieved 100% departmental participation in annual regulatory training.

Mettawa, Il

Hand-picked by Department Director to lead the Finance function of a newly created Project Management Office (PMO) entity. Provided financial and project management guidance enabling the flawless realignment of project management and business analysis resources into a shared services environment. Recognized as company-wide subject matter expert on remote work arrangements. Trained Project Managers and senior-level Executives on complex financial topics.★ Deployed a remote work program to employees and presented performance results to senior management. ★ Prevented headcount reductions by using data analysis to support expenditure recommendations during evaluation of annual operating plan.★ Created new and efficient, repeatable process to determine charge-back rates.★ Decreased facilities cost by developing desk sharing model used by mobile workers.★ Created metric reporting packages.

Wood Dale, Il

Implemented technology solutions through the overall management of projects, preparation of business requirements and execution of user acceptance test plans. Managed a staff of 7 Project Managers. Delivered expanded system functionality by successfully managing 12 credit card sub-system enhancements on-time, within budget/scope and with optimal quality.★ Managed credit card portfolio system de-conversion of 935K accounts and $145M receivables. ★ Increased sales by managing implementation of a debt cancellation insurance program.★ Prevented thousands of yearly system rejects by changing method to collect consumer privacy preferences.★ Coordinated quality assurance testing for several merchant automation projects.

Itasca, Il

Managed a team of 5 analysts that coordinated training, parts logistics and billing for annuity maintenance contracts. Created scorecard metric reporting packages for senior management analyzing operational metrics, service level agreements and various key performance indicators. Trained peers as subject matter expert for new tool used to support business case 'what-if' scenarios.★ Designed a financial model used by Senior Management to optimize workforce.★ Developed a predictive financial model to improve Senior Management’s understanding of revenue changes to major accounts.★ Mentored peers as subject matter expert for a geographic information system mapping tool used to support business cases and analyze what-if scenarios.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Finance

Bachelor of Science - Finance with Minor in Accounting

Financial Planning Certificate Program

Completed year-long Personal Financial Planning Certificate Program as pre-requisite to sit for the CFP® examination. Courses included.