NWA Home Inventory, Inc., is a professional inventory service based in Bella Vista, Arkansas offering an array of inventory services specifically designed to complete business and personal inventories in an efficient and affordable manner.Propelled complete establishment of inventory practice to a fully operational business infrastructure, specializing in home and small business asset inventories, offering comprehensive services to a four state area. Defined, developed and rolled out methodology, framework and tools critical to successfully drive the venture forward; thrust business growth by 400% in the first year. Oversaw legal and risk management responsibilities for the company including drafting all company incorporation documents, created policies and administrative procedures; saved significant legal costs by providing in-house legal services; took multiple actions to limit corporate exposure to risks and loss; and, drafted numerous customized contracts protecting the company from litigation claims including independent contractor agreements and contract for services agreements.

Recruited to design a compliance program supporting a multi-million dollar financial services business. Executed the program to over 200,000 associates in retail locations and corporate offices in the United States and Puerto Rico. Served as an internal consultant to senior management and other colleagues throughout the organization, as well as being responsible for building and maintaining relationships with regulators and auditors throughout the regulatory spectrum while ensuring exemplary customer service. Supervised 12 associates responsible for investigating and reporting customer activity indicative of money laundering, criminal activity and terrorist financing to the government. Oversaw a reporting increase of over 700% by developing investigative processes commensurate with the size, structure, risks, and complexity of the Company's financial services business. Facilitated a savings of $1.3 million in wages accomplished by collaborating with the IT Division to replace manual, cumbersome reporting systems with a systematic solution. Developed and implemented policies, procedures and processes designed to meet Bank Secrecy Act requirements. Evaluated and monitored existing procedures while developing new procedures, systems and controls to minimize the risk of the Company being used to facilitate financial crime and to ensure the operations business was compliant with current anti-money laundering, sanctions and anti-corruption requirements. Developed and implemented a rigorous, recurring and sustainable training program incorporating both classroom style training and individual computer based modules to meet regulatory requirements. Executed both training program and on-site assessments to ensure complete program compliance. Managed and led the Financial Intelligence Unit through the first IRS Title 31 Audit in the history of the Company. This audit was a two-year endeavor, and resulted in a successful outcome for the Company.

Provided legal advice to multiple in-house clients including executive and senior management in operations, merchandise and asset protection divisions on various matters such as issues arising from anticipated lawsuits, negotiating complex client, supplier and employment contracts, and recommending and developing company policy.Interpreted state and federal legislation and rulings to advise senior management of legal implications for existing business practices greatly limiting corporate liability exposure and subsequent costs.Improved communication channels and contributed to expedient complaint resolution building strong, sustainable relationships with management and teams across multiple divisions to build consensus and prevent activity inconsistent with company policies.Provided material support to complex and high profile investigations in collaboration with various levels of law enforcement. Represented a diverse group of in-house clients in civil litigation matters; interviewed clients to identify case merit and viability; developed trial strategy based on client needs; managed the litigation of cases - including interrogatories, document requests, depositions, witness interviews, and site inspections to prepare stronger cases – represented the company at mediations and settlement hearings; reviewed fees and consistently achieved favorable results for the Company. Conducted corporate leadership briefings to inform management about implications of legislation and judicial rulings impacting the business.Created and administered annual budget; oversaw the management of a team of paralegals and legal assistants responsible for supporting various stages of litigation; established legal research priorities and goals to support and enhance case management for complex corporate litigation matters.Managed over 150 cases at a time, ranging up to multi-million dollar exposure, requiring high levels of efficient case management.

Began Walmart career as a cashier in Store #0002 located in Harrison, Arkansas. Throughout tenure at the store, learned the business and assisted customers in the capacities of cashier, customer service manager, and associate in Accounting, Personnel and UPC offices while attending high school, college and law school.