TikTok U.S. Data Security (USDS) Financial Crime Compliance oversees all aspects of Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions Compliance for TikTok USDS operations. We collaborate with stakeholders across the U.S. and globally to address complex challenges, including identifying money laundering, terrorist financing, and sanctions violations.

DRIPTEK is a patented wire rope lubrication system that enhances safety and yields cost savings for elevator and crane owners and operators.

Recruited to lead the company’s PCI DSS Program to compliance autonomously under an aggressive timeline. Conducted critical in-depth evaluation of program scope and operational dynamics, led the selection of an external audit partner, and directed gap assessments. Effectively communicated progress, challenges, and compliance forecasts to the C-Suite and Board of Directors (Audit and Compliance Committee), guaranteeing informed oversight and strategic alignment with compliance objectives. Owned and directed all strategic initiatives within the enterprise-wide Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) Program. Led the company from non-compliance to compliance and secured payment data across 500+ sites. Reduced fraud, financial, and reputational risk by over 50% through direct reporting to the Chief Investment Officer and close collaboration with the Chief Information Security Officer.

Supervised a team of three analysts and specialists by scheduling, assigning, and monitoring daily tasks and special projects. Overhauled and modernized the enterprise-wide Fleet Fuel Card Program and the Real Estate Payments Program, reducing payment errors and setting new standards in interdepartmental collaboration.

Managed and refined the enterprise-wide International/Confidential Payments Program, directly handling critical vendor setups and payments; simplified interdepartmental collaboration to optimize workflows and facilitate seamless execution of the company’s high-stakes global payments and wire transfers. Enhanced accuracy of recurring automatic payments by designing and streamlining procedures, leveraging analytics and automation for process improvement.

Ensured accurate and timely invoice processing by verifying invoices against purchase orders and service receipts. Researched, analyzed, and reported on price variances and discrepancies across various service contracts. Served as liaison between internal stakeholders and vendors while investigating and resolving credit holds. Proactively developed and implemented preventive measures to mitigate future holds.

Managed the company’s Patient Re-engagement Program, which incentivized front desk staff at five locations to utilize downtime for scheduling appointments with inactive patients, increasing revenue from patient visits.