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Purchase, NY, US

Purchase, NY, US

Purchase, NY, US

• Leading a team of 4 and responsible for the strategy, design, and execution of the Anti-Corruption Monitoring and Testing program and Compliance data analytics programs, including:- High-Risk Third-Parties monitoring.
• Developed and managed various Compliance data-driven programs, including:- Continuous Country Risk Assessment program- High-Risk Third Parties Due Diligence program- High-Risk Third-Parties Business Owner trainings.
• Used data analytics tools (Alteryx and Tableau) to build centralized data repository, workflows between different systems and dashboards to support:- Chief Compliance Officer's presentations to Mastercard's Audit.

Purchase, NY, US

• Operationally managed execution of the Anti-Corruption Monitoring and Testing program and Compliance data analytics programs, including:- High-Risk Third-Parties monitoring program- Sponsorship Assets monitoring.
• Developed and managed various Compliance data-driven programs, including:- Continuous Country Risk Assessment program- High-Risk Third Parties Due Diligence program- State-Owned Entities validations
• Used data analytics tools (Alteryx and Tableau) to build centralized data repository, workflows between different systems and dashboards to support Compliance team and other internal control stakeholders reporting

Purchase, NY, US

• Led 20+ operational, financial, compliance and IT audits, and related fieldwork activities (resource scheduling, conducting walkthrough meetings with mid / senior level managers, testing procedures, and final reports.
• Developed and managed Audit’s data analytics program, covering three primary areas: 1) continues country risk assessment, 2) developing audit modules to support country audits as well as IT / process audits (repeatable.
• Created framework for IT Audit Analytics continued monitoring program, including documenting key risks and controls, testing procedures and reporting
• Provided consultancy services and subject matter expertise to department heads related to failed controls, while maintaining professional independence
• Partnered with various IT and business groups and data owners to build Internal Audit Data Mart, bringing key data sources into one centralized repository (Oracle Financials, Hyperion, Workday, Salesforce.com and Ariba)
• Developed self-service data analytics reporting solutions, leveraging Tableau dashboards, and rolled out these solutions to other control functions to drive synergies (e.g. 2nd line of defense)

London, GB

• Led IT Audit engagements and fieldwork activities in support of the financial statement and integrated audits (resource scheduling, conducting walkthrough meetings with control owners, budget analysis, etc.)
• Managed teams to deliver high quality of documentation within scheduled deadlines
• Executed audit strategies and tests of information technology controls around corporate IT policies and procedures, logical security (UNIX, Windows, AS400, Oracle, SAP, Great Plains, SQL, etc.), physical security.
• Conducted walkthroughs with key business and IT personnel to evaluate existing control environment and made recommendations to address deficiencies identified.
• Worked with several internal audit teams to adjust audit approach and increase efficiency of the audit procedures
• Rated in top 10% among peers as a part of annual performance reviews (5 on a scale 1 -5)

Storrs, CT, US

• Researched and analyzed market trends and competitive landscape for a technology start-up
• Developed pointed growth strategy for company which resulted in $300,000 worth interstate project
• Interviewed 15 different Technology/Research Parks representatives across North America to identify best practices
• Presented marketing and promotions strategy for the $180M UConn Technology Park to senior management from General Electric, United Technologies Corporation, and IBM

Storrs, CT, US

• Enrolled to MBA program, Class of 2012
• Concentration: Management Information Systems
• Graduate Assistant – Marketing Department
• Vice President of Operation Club
• UConn MBA program ambassador

London, GB

• Worked with client personnel to assess, design and implement a security strategy and governance framework
• Assisted clients to improve business control processes through IT systems in place

Rueil Malmaison Cedex, France, FR

• Acquired 50 high-revenue key accounts which generated turnover of $1.31 million in 2009
• Led all RFI, RFQ, RFT and RFP processes with international prospects ensuring sales and long term relations
• Coordinated, bid and won a tender for 150+ vehicles under lease; closed and adjusted the sale on a local level
• Implemented and adjusted seven international Master Lease Agreements and policies according to local legislation
• Simplified company procedures related to Sale and Lease Back service and eliminated duplicating of processes
• Served on an international team managing a pilot project for migrating IT system that was adopted internationally

Belgrade, RS

• Sold 200 vehicles in a single year while repeatedly surpassing the monthly sales target of 30%
• Negotiated price variations, delivery and specifications with managers, ensuring company profits and high customer satisfaction
• Developed checklist and traceability matrix for customer feedback. Reports were analyzed to capture customer satisfaction index for further actions
• Coordinated sales activities at two car fairs and tracked the achieved sales results

• Developed existing marketing channels and initiated SMS marketing not previously implemented in Serbian market
• Analyzed execution of marketing plans within budget
• Participated in development of fundraising plans and new projects within the travel & hospitality sector

• Assisted with various marketing projects, new student recruitment and planning of staff work hours
• Gained experience as a team leader working in a cross-cultural environment

Master Of Business Administration, Management Information Systems

Graduate Engineer, Information Systems

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