Dwayne Jorgensen Email & Phone Number

Long Beach, Ms, Us

Waveland, Mississippi, United States

Using my years of consultative experience to assist a colleague and expert consultant in the formation of this practice, serving the Gulf Coast. I’m limited by my disability status, but fully capable of assisting both partner and clients in growing their respective businesses.

Long Beach, Mississippi, United States

Provider of expertise in Governance, risks and controls. Also undertake special projects such as start-up incubation, financial mofdeling and fraud investigations.Regrettably, in April, 2008, I finally succumbed to my 30 year battle with crippling arthritis, and have had to accept the label of disabled, as I can no longer guarantee my ability to get out of bed on a daily basis, let alone accept new assignments. I hope one day to once again be a proponent for corporate governance, but am currently forced to watch from the sidelines.Please feel free to contact me directly if you would like copies of any of my white papers or presentations, or if I can assist you in connecting with someone.To all my friends who have stuck by my side during this trying time, thank you and God Bless.

Atlanta, Georgia

Brought in to advise on Corporate Governance, Business Processes, Risk Management and Audit Issues.

Long Beach, Mississippi, United States

Unfortunately, my 30+ year battle against crippling chronic illnesses came to a tipping point in April, 2008, sidelining me from my passion of assisting corporations in proactive risk management.I am on an aggressive chemotherapy to keep it in check, and hope some day to return to the ranks of the working. I thank all my friends and colleagues for their support and understanding over the years, and their sympathy for my current situation.Please don't count me out yet, as I hope to some day once again to provide my services to those who find value in them.

Duluth, Georgia

Brought on to use my Intellectual Property to jump-start a critical internal governance project in a very aggressive time frame. At the end of four months, I successfully completed my obligations, and the project was completed to the satisfaction of all parties, both internal and external..During ongoing discussions with executive management to develop my work into a global practice line, I succumbed to the long-term effects of a chronic illness that I fight to this very day, Regrettably, my hope to share my unique approach to risk and governance globally through IBM was never achieved.

Various

Various positions in Atlanta Chapter, Program Chair for the 1988 Regional Conference in Atlanta. President of the Palm Beach Chapter. Member of the International Conference Committee 1992 - 2004. Trainer for IIA Seminars, Speaker at IIA Conferences, including 2004 GAM.

Roswell, Georgia

Provided financial leadership for a start-up company specializing in "smart home" implementations, responsible for day-to-day administrative management, plus development of the operating and capital budgets for the Business Plan.

Dallas, Texas

Responsible for the developement and delivery of risk and control services, especially as they pertain to the internal audit function, for privately-held and publicly-traded clients of the firm. In addition, provide consultative services in regards to Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.

Duluth, Georgia

Global practice leader of CTG’s Sarbanes-Oxley Services & IT Governance. Responsible for assessing clients’ current state of compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and determining how CTG can assist them in meeting their compliance goals, especially those related to Sections 302, 404, and 409 of the act. In addition, developed a “continuous monitoring” solution for corporate governance and speaks on the role of IT in that endeavor.

Duluth, Georgia

Responsible for strategic vision, methodology, senior hiring, practice development and quality assurance for a $45 million consulting and outsourcing practice of approximately 500 professionals. I led the team that developed our proprietary Sarbanes-Oxley regulatory compliance initiatives, specifically as they pertain to sections 301, 302 and 404. During my first four months, while serving as Market Director for Atlanta, I led a $250,000 Enterprise Wide Risk Assessment for a multi-billion global distributor. In addition to my matrix responsibilities for all practice professionals, I had four direct reports that represented my national practices of Forensics, IT Audit, Construction and Asset-based Lender Services.

Atlanta, Georgia

Developed a practice for the South Market Circle that provided business process consulting, functional and/or comprehensive outsourcing of the finance, accounting, and MIS-related functions and contract personnel for numerous clients, at a annualized revenue stream of $3 million. (Since inception, my practice generated in excess of $10 million in new revenue for the firm, with $4 million in consulting fees.) I directed the activities of 23 professionals (5 managers, 18 staff). Clients ranged from venture capital/internet startups to Fortune 500 companies. My role ranged from interim CFO to senior executive/board of directors’ advisor.

Atlanta, Georgia

Senior Manager, In-Control & Internal Audit Services. I was responsible for business development and delivery for the Southeastern U.S., with a focus in the hospitality industry. I provided comprehensive internal audit and internal control services designed to minimize risks, prevent losses, and increase efficiency and values. Clients included The Breakers Palm Beach, Ian Shrager Hotels, Fisher Island Resort, RMC Industries, Rauma Oy, Norwegian Cruise Line and a major league ball club.Interim Chief Financial Officer, Island Developers, Ltd. From 9/96 - 12/96, I was engaged to provide financial leadership for the developer of Fisher Island in Miami, FL. I was responsible for day-to-day management, plus development of the operating ($82 million) and capital ($8 million) budgets for fiscal 1997. I also participated in the development of the next five year strategic plan, and subsequent exit plan for the owner (9/96 – 4/97).

Palm Beach, Florida

Director of Internal Audit, Secretary of the Audit Committee. Produced $4.6 million in documented savings for a privately held $100 million hospitality holding company, owner of The Breakers Palm Beach. Developed and implemented Audit Committee and Departmental Charters and a value-added audit program. Reported directly to the Chairman of the Board and the Chairman of the Audit Committee, with dotted line reporting to the President/COO. I also coordinated the activities of outside consultants regarding audits, taxes, construction & environmental projects, and legal matters.Vice-Chairman, Capital Projects Management Committee. Appointed by the CEO, I had a significant role in managing a $75 million renovation project from 4/92 - 12/95, personally identifying and recovering over $200,000 in cost overruns. Participated in contract negotiations and administration for all contracts. I also produced a $900,000 tax refund and reduced annual property taxes by $80,000 through a detailed analysis of fixed assets. I participated in the creation of a centralized Material Management Process.Director of Finance. From 6/93 - 12/93, I assumed the responsibilities for two subsidiaries' financial operations (Breakers West Development, Flagler Computer Software). In addition, I handled all corporate insurance and risk management issues. Corporate Ethics Officer/Chairman of the Ethics Committee. Assigned as Corporate Ethics Officer by the Chairman of the Board in 1994, I developed an ethics policy that ensured a professional relationship existed between company employees, vendors and contractors. I established a program that qualified the company as a Florida Drug-Free Workplace. I conducted fraud investigations that resulted in terminations, arrests, convictions and recoveries. I also coordinated a major "sting" operation with the FBI and local police that resulted in the arrest and conviction of a national art thief and the recovery of a $75,000 tapestry.

Tucker, Georgia

Special Projects. Using a computer program of my design, I located $100 million in misclassified nuclear costs that, left unfound, would not have been recoverable in the customer rate base. I was the financial member of a senior negotiating team for the acquisition of a $1 billion hydropower facility. I prepared an in-house analysis of the O'Brien-Kretzberg Report to the Georgia Public Service Commission on the prudence of constructing Plant Vogtle. I also led a 40 person, multi-discipline task force in developing and implementing a comprehensive corporate procurement/contracting process. I received the Outstanding Achievement Award for 1987. Staff Auditor II. I performed inception / financial / operational / compliance audits on construction, consulting, general services, and operation of facilities jointly owned with Georgia Power Corporation. I assisted the Director in development of the Audit Plans for 1988 - 1990.

Atlanta, Georgia

I performed full operational, financial, and regulatory compliance audits for fixed assets, risk management, safekeeping and demand deposits. I also prepared a monthly budget variance analysis for the Officers and Director of Audit.

Atlanta, Georgia

I performed operational, financial, fraud, and inventory audits throughout the Southeastern United States. I completed an eighteen-month Management Training Program in nine months. I traveled 80% of the time.

Ba - Las, Finance, Accounting

Dean's List 1978, double major in Finance and Accounting, concentration in Auditing.

Diploma, College Prep

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, Band, Science Club, Spanish Club College prep, accelerated program, Band, Marching Band.