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North Carolina, United States

Denver, CO, US

Denver, CO, US

• Write process and procedure documentation to establish a robust Directory Governance framework.
• Develop and enforce standards for automated reconciliation processes, focusing on user access to Financially Significant Applications (FSA).
• Shift the frequency of Reconciliation reports from a monthly to a weekly basis to enhance monitoring and accuracy.
• Formulate guidelines for the consistent reception and handling of weekly FSA applications files.
• Collaborate with third-party vendors to design and implement a validation process for FSA access authorization, adhering to stringent requirements.
• Ongoingly supervise and manage Directory Governance staff to maintain adherence to SOX standards and ensure timely completion of deadlines.

• Volunteer Role
• Monthly compilation of new Chapter membership data
• Collaborate with the Marketing Vice President to enhance Chapter membership growth.
• Generate comprehensive reports encompassing current, renewed, and new members on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis.

London, GB

• Execute IT audits focusing on Automated, Independent, and Reliance Controls.
• Consult with Deloitte, an external audit firm, concerning the management of control processes for external clientele.
• Conduct comprehensive IT Independent Control Audits.
• Compile, create, and scrutinize work papers for a diverse range of organizational units.

Greenwich, CT, US

• Conducted a comprehensive annual IT Risk Assessment across the entire organization.
• Performs a diverse range of IT audits encompassing UNIX systems, Active Directory, and Kronos applications.
• Conducts IT audits in compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (IT SOX)
• Utilizes Teammate to create and manage electronic work papers efficiently.
• Consults with external audit organizations, namely KPMG and PwC, to ensure robust control mechanisms for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Compiles and delivers reports and presentations to top-tier management, outlining strategic recommendations to mitigate identified risks.

Raleigh, NC, US

• Executed/Delivered evidence for Third-Party SOX audits conducted by Dixon Hughes Goodman, an external audit firm.
• Served as the primary decision-maker for selecting and establishing hardware standards across the company.
• Facilitated comprehensive training sessions on multiple IT platforms, catering to the needs of the entire workforce.
• Held the roles of Active Directory and Domino IDM Administrator, ensuring secure and efficient identity management.
• Functioned as the key point of contact for overseeing all IT vendor contracts and negotiations.
• Played an instrumental role in addressing and resolving IT-related challenges during the transition from a private to a public entity.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration, Management And Operations

Bachelor'S Degree, Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services