Responsible for US, Canada, and Trinidad & Tobago.

Contracted to conduct a comprehensive assessment of key business process centered on risk management and operational excellence based on proven transformation experience and expertise and improvement of organizations' operating efficiency and effectiveness.

Hand-selected to lead large-scale compliance assessment and transformation initiative across the entire Latin American region of 17 LATAM countries based on history of success in developing standardized processes, managing complex projects, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing solutions to support the corporate strategic plan. Concurrently responsible for managing cross-border compliance activities related to promotional trials, education events, and government promotions.. KEY CONTRIBUTIONS:==> Recognized with Encore Platinum Award for making a significant impact to improve regional compliance through leadership in standardizing compliance programs across all 17 LATAM countries, while ensuring alignment with the Johnson & Johnson Health Care framework. ==> Conducted comprehensive assessment and redesigned the global healthcare general ledger accounts structure that addressed significant discrepancies and inaccuracies.==> Standardized methodology based on international control framework. ==> Positively impacted profitability through 50% reduction in expenses by streamlining processes and eliminating redundancies,.

Recruited to lead strategic projects that addressed mainly financial reporting-related issues and to integrate financial and accounting processes at pharmaceutical, medical device, and consumer business units into the Shared Service Center. In this role, I was instrumental in raising compliance exposure through a focus on proactive risk management, combined with extensive training and communication to reinforce the control environment; moving the Risk Management & Compliance function from a reactive to a strategic business partner across all functional business units.==> Managed a team of 4 direct reports providing risk management and compliance services. PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS INCLUDE:SOX Section 404 Compliance Program:==> Led program across the three J&J sectors and shared service center. ==> Increased focus on proactive risk management with increased compliance awareness.==> Reduced reported deficiencies by 70%. ==> Decreased testing hours by 25% by streamlining control activities. System User Access & Segmentation of Duties==> Decreased segregation of duties conflicts by 23%. ==> Reduced access to critical transactions by 34%. ==> Slashed conflicting system access by 28% in Pharma and Consumer business sectors. Records & Information Management Implementation==> Cut costs by 30% through introduction of 3rd party documents and storage vendor. ==> Gained praise at 2012 North America Annual Meeting by Executive Team. ==> Delivered extensive training to 300 employees.

Based on successful implementation of a sales and distribution risk strategic plan in prior controller position, was appointed into compliance role with dual responsibility for internal controls and compliance functions.Areas of accountability included:Internal Controls: Internal Audits, SOX Section 404 Compliance Program, System User Access Reviews.Compliance: Risk Assessment, Training and Communication; Execution of Nine Compliance Program Deliverables; Management of Anti-Money Laundering and Records and Information Management Programs; Investigation of Compliance Allegations.Overseeing a team of 5 direct and 11 indirect reports, I led transformation of a well-established function to become a true strategic partner to the business. This was accomplished by implementing a talent strategy with formal quarterly performance feedback sessions and extensive development opportunities to create a cohesive and highly effective team that earned 5 PMI Recognition Awards. My focus on team building led to 3 international development opportunities and 7 internal promotions/transfers.KEY CONTRIBUTIONS:Internal Controls:▪ Increased awareness related to SOX Section 404 and reduced reported deficiencies by 80%. ▪ Improved internal audit performance by 71% from 2008 to 2011. ▪ Achieved 80% acceptable audit ratings on 6 corporate audits from 2009 to 2011. ▪ Received ABCD Award for implementation of Phillip Morris International Policies Project.Compliance:▪ Spearheaded comprehensive assessment of 11 compliance programs including Fiscal & Trade (Anti-Money Laundering) and Records and Information Management across manufacturing, sales, marketing, and finance.▪ Led focused effort with an emphasis on training and communication, risk assessment, and investigations, resulting in greater awareness and transparency, with a significant increase in reported compliance allegations from both confidential and non-confidential sources.

While in this role, I directed a team of 5 in the evaluation of control processes for 20 distribution centers. We conducted 23 on-site onsite reviews, which enabled the company to significantly improve operational efficiency. A major focus of my role was working to address Senior Management’s concerns surrounding the effectiveness of the staff’s roles and accountabilities and ability to support out current and future distribution strategies. ==> Reassessed the departmental structure, reducing headcount and saving $125K. ==> Implemented standardized risk assessment approach to on-site review.

I executed thorough assessments of the existing processes including SOX 404 Compliance Program and audit methodology, leading to the implementation of initiatives that strengthened the department’s effectiveness. I investigated allegations of compliance violations for employment, accounting procedures, and misuse of funds. ==> Prepared $1M annual budget for department and monitored expenses. ==> Conducted 20 internal audits, managing teams of up to 6 auditors.

Led strategic planning and execution of 13 comprehensive corporate audits of several business cycles for Philip Morris and Kraft Foods International Latin America affiliates, focusing heavily on SOX Section 404 and integrating financial reporting, compliance, operational, and IT risks and controls.Earning a promotion to Senior Auditor after 1 year, I was recognized for exceeding my performance rating year after year. I was able to leverage deep technical auditing skills across the planning and reporting phases of the audits that I performed.

Conducted risk-based operational and vendor compliance audits, resulting in operational efficiencies of $0.5M and refunds of up to $2.5M.

I performed compliance reviews on over 2.5K expense reports on monthly basis.