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Gut Health for the commonwealth. Producers of functional food to optimize gut microbial composition.• Development of ginger shots in an eco-friendly packaging.

Global Technology Control Testing

Cyber Security, Risk Assessments, reporting to Business Information Security Officer.

• Managed and executed the production of videos for clients including Hearst, Town & Country, and The NEA Foundation.• Managed the day-to-day operations, accounting, and budgeting for a multitude of film projects.• Developed successful sales and marketing strategies that ensured the continued growth of drone and aerial production initiatives.

• Finalist in the BNP Blockchain Elevator Pitch competition.• Coordination of multiple ongoing IT projects, including SWIFT Security and the implementation of Robotic Process Automation (RPA).• Remediation of Audit Findings: Meet with stakeholders to create action plans for gap closures.• Control Improvement: Evaluation of current IT processes for improvement with automation.• Vulnerability Management: Deployment of upgrades, patches and security updates.

In partnership with the company’s founders, identified opportunities and risks for delivering the company’s services through technology-driven event productions, including opportunities for innovation and an assessment of the marketplace obstacles and technical hurdles to each event's success.Programmed all company websites and coordinated all social media components to maximize online visibility.Identified music technology trends and evolving social behavior that may support or impede the success of each event.

• Performed Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) and General Computer Control Reviews for various clients including Steve Madden, World Travel Holdings, Thrillist, Lifetime Brands, CPI Aerostructures and Coronado Biosciences.• Frequently met with senior management to review and finalize findings and recommendations. • Performed as the external auditor for Steve Madden and Coronado Biosciences.

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• Conducted a review of the new Audit Methodology in conjunction with the North America Audit Director.• Conducted an audit of Experian’s marketing department, Experian Marketing Services (EMS) in New York. This included walkthroughs, interviews with senior management and testing of Project Management controls.

• Completed an Information Security Controls Assessment on behalf of Bloomberg’s Global Risk and Compliance Department (GRC)• Mapped client Policies to ISO 2700x, FFIEC and COBIT guidelines and standards.• Completed fieldwork and testing of IS controls and documentation of identified risks, control tests, and validation of issues for final Audit Report.• Completed a full-scale audit of Bloomberg’s Vendor Risk Management program including a controls assessment of their vendor evaluation process.

IT Risk Management

Providing assurance to Fortune 500 companies on the effectiveness of their IT Controls and Processes

HealthFlash is an American wholesale distributor and retailer of the HealthFlash Card, a credit card sized device with proprietary software that stores, organizes and secures an individual’s entire health history. GoPHR is a new web based tool that helps you organize, track and access all of your personal health information anywhere you have an internet connection. Visit www.GoPHRIt.com for more information.* Manage all technical aspects of the company, a technology company which focuses on the sale of ultra-thin USB flash media devices. Flatflash Group LLC is also the parent company to Songs for Soldiers, a successful campaign to send an MP3 player to US soldiers overseas, and HealthFlash Card, a new brand of credit-card size medical cards made for users to store and manage their electronic medial records.* Create new and innovative marketing campaigns to bring awareness to our product(s).* Manage all processes to bring all products/projects to final completion, and ultimately deployment.* Developed/produce/manage all company websites, flatflashgroup.com, songsforsoldiers.us, and healthflashcard.com* Project Management of all company software development (HealthFlash) in Adobe AIR/AS3.* Put together integrated marketing plans for all technology related projects utilizing nearly all social media channels available (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc)* Manage all design aspects of company applications, software, website(s) and all corporate materials* Hire and manage all technology employees. Provide all guidance to new employees to enable them to be evangelists of our product(s).* Conduct field testing for all our products to be released* Performed detailed post-mortem assessments of all projects and presented to the partners.* Manage all technology capital equipment purchases.* Manage all QA for all websites and products.* Continued learning and training in all web technologies to understand trends in the market.

Event Director for Sunflower's Celebrity Poker Tournaments

As part of the Internal Audit team; performed as the Senior IT auditor for a full-scale Change Management audit based on a risk-based approach to internal auditing and the COBIT (Control Objectives for Information and related Technology) framework.Full scale planning of the 2008 Project Management audit utilizing PMBOK and COBIT as a baseline for best practices.Managed and coordinated with other IT Audit auditors.Create test scripts for Change Management, Operations, and Security (both logical and physical security), congruent to SOX requirements/standards, COBIT, and industry best practices.Perform intensive walkthroughs and testing of processes and procedures to test the Design Effectiveness and/or Operating Effectiveness of identified controls to ensure proper execution and guidance.Frequently meet with management to discuss control deficiencies as well as recommendations for the remediation of failed controls.

Internal Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) AuditPerformed internal technology audit for a large publicly traded client (financial services sector).Created test scripts for Change Management practices, Business Continuity / Disaster Recovery, Operations, and Security, congruent to SOX requirements/standards and industry best practices.Performed walkthroughs of policies and procedures to ensure proper execution and guidance under the controls set forth by management.Tested various Entity Level (EL) Controls and drafted an EL Survey for management to follow to satisfy the queries/needs of the external auditors.

Internal Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) AuditAs part of the Internal Audit team; assisted heavily in the planning of the entire 2007 IT Audit Program based on a risk-based approach to internal auditing and the COBIT (Control Objectives for Information and related Technology) framework.Project manage and coordinate with other external IT Audit consultants in testing various Volt business units.Formally assess risk of various technologies utilized within Volt based on their probability, exposure, and direct or indirect impact on year-end financial statements.Perform technology-related (IT) audits of Volt's various technology environments on the behalf of management.Create test scripts for Change Management practices, Backup and Recovery, Operations, and Security (both logical and physical security), congruent to SOX requirements/standards, COBIT, and industry best practices.Perform intensive walkthroughs and testing of processes and procedures to test the Design Effectiveness and/or Operating Effectiveness of identified controls to ensure proper execution and guidance.After performing walkthroughs, write/review extensive process narratives for various business units for testing.Frequently meet with management to discuss control deficiencies and methods for subsequent phases of SOX readiness testing as well as recommendations for the remediation of failed controls.

Internal/External Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) and SAS70 Type II Audits* Performed internal and external audits of technology environments for large publicly traded clients.* Created test scripts for Change Management practices, Business Continuity / Disaster Recovery, Operations, and Security, congruent to SOX/SAS70 requirements/standards and industry best practices.* Performed intensive walkthroughs of policies and procedures to ensure proper execution and guidance under the controls set forth by management.* Frequently met with management to discuss control deficiencies and methods for SOX/SAS70 readiness testing.* Tested various automated controls in supply chain reviews and inventory management for large manufacturers.* Worked within warehouse settings to ensure accuracy of data in supply chain processes.* Performed a technology review of several renowned universities, chemical distributors, and other institutions.

Director of MarketingAnalyze competitors through compiled market data and prepare reports for management team to gauge effectiveness of current strategies.Manage a team of 5 responsible for all product design, inventory, packaging, and shipping.Forge and maintain relationships with urban fashion designers/brands to strengthen Fitted.com’s brand image (i.e. Mitchell & Ness, New Era, Cat’s Hats, and other smaller urban fashion boutique shops).Compiled an internal database of urban fashion contacts, PR contacts, and internet marketers.Designed and created all promotional materials for Fitted.com (i.e. banners, postcards, stickers, specially designed caps, business cards, etc.).Marketed Fitted.com via the internet, drawing sources for customers from Ebay stores, Yahoo stores, as well as banner advertisements and internet cross-promotions.Collaborated with top New York radio stations (i.e. Hot 97, Power 105.1), in cross-promotions, contests, and radio advertisements.Designed and customized shipping material packages and promotional/marketing materials. Chief Information OfficerProgrammed front end and back end of online store, http://www.fitted.com.Created and customized modules for Miva Merchant web store v. 4.13.Managed all QA for cross-platform compatibility (i.e. different resolutions, browsers, machine speeds, etc.).Developed technology strategies to minimize cost and push for streamlined operations. Managed and streamlined fulfillment processes for online orders.

Founder / Senior Web ProducerResponsible for front end programming of site, http://www.portalvision.com, http://www.portalvision.net, coding with HTML, DHTML, CSS, JavaScript, ASP, and light Java Server Pages (JSP) work.Collaborated with graphic designers in developing website interface and Flash movies for clients.Created a web-based demo of Portalvision client software.Managed all QA for cross-platform compatibility (i.e. different resolutions, browsers, machine speeds, etc.). Managed and optimized all content/graphics for the web.Developed HTML/JavaScript training courses to strengthen the efficacy of employees in the design department. Designers with the technical boundaries in mind produced interfaces that were stunning and effective, while reducing the number of drafts before entering the production cycle.Created and presented customized online product demonstrations for potential clients.Worked closely with existing clients to ensure continuous full-service support.Systems Administration Networked entire office (cat 5 cabling, crimping, NT 4.0 client/server model).Administered 4 NT servers and 30 NT clients and facilitated rollover to Windows 2000 network.Responsible for technical equipment inventory and purchasing.Set up and maintained file server and tape backup system; ensured general integrity of office network

Web Programmer / IT GuyAs part of the development team, coded www.bikini.com utilizing front end web technologies (i.e. HTML, DHTML, CSS, JavaScript) and CGI/Perl (back-end dynamically generated HTML)Continuously tested and monitored the site (i.e. traffic surges, accurate display output on various platforms, etc.) and identified cross browser issues. Wrote and managed CGI/Perl scripts for automated daily content rotation.Developed efficient user interfaces on the site using HTML, JavaScript, DHTML, CSS, etc.Analyzed logs used for various marketing and advertising strategies. Handled UNIX Sun systems running Apache Web Server. Set up networking equipment including: Cisco switch, local director, Network Appliance storage device, etc.NT Networking Networked entire office using Windows NT. Responsible for ensuring stability and reliability of inter-office network.Setup real-time virus protection using Symantec Norton Anti-Virus.Trained employees in Windows Office products including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPointSetup and maintained print servers.