Launch is a Certified Woman and Minority-owned Recruiting firm dedicated to matching employers and candidates on opportunities under the CFO umbrella. We cover corporate finance, accounting and audit positions, from staff level to CFO, focused in New York and South Florida.

Henderson Harbor Search, the largest permanent and contract placement recruitment firm in Jersey City. We service the NY/NJ market and specialize in finance, accounting, audit and taxation.

Dedicated one year to pursuing dream of solo backpacking around the world, including trekking the Camino de Santiago, working at an organic/biodynamic vineyard in Tuscany, farming in Limoges, sandboarding in Ica, travel writing and more.

Performed a Project Manager role, overseeing the licensing and registration of a new local business office opening in Latin America. Responsible for managing the completion of an extensive feasibility study presented to the local regulatory agency in LatAm in accordance with licensing requirements. Managed all regional business project plans for targeted growth and expansion for LatAm subsidiaries. Served as key contact for all existing and pursuing Joint Venture relationships.

Educated Korean kindergarten students in English as a second language at a private English academy (“Hagwon”). Developed engaging monthly lesson plans, prepared monthly student evaluations and participated in Parent-Teacher meetings alongside Korean co-teachers.

Engaged in Internal Audit delivery, from Planning to Reporting, of multiple LatAm businesses to ensure existing controls were in place to mitigate potential business and financial risks. Identified key risks and control gaps not captured in Annual Audit Plan. Liaised with management in the evaluation of Standard Operating Procedures prior to their implementation. Carefully tracked prior high-risk audits to ensure recommendations were implemented and previous risks were mitigated.

Fraud Investigation and Dispute Services:Conducted forensic analyses as part of internal and fraud investigations for both domestic and international clients, involving reviewing executive expense reports, corporate logs, corporate email, vendor files and general ledger entries. Facilitated ongoing communication with counsel, client and other pertinent parties and provided litigation support for attorneys and general counsel in matters regarding dispute services and arbitrations. Assisted with data mining team with forensic email analysis and e-discovery procedures. Performed long-term contract compliance reviews for a major pharmaceutical client and presented findings key client executives. Selected to work on a high-profile anti-money laundering assignment overseas (UK) with an international bank. Compiled extensive research and company profiles for executives to facilitate sales pursuits.• Appointed as the only non-executive in the FIDS Campus Recruiting Leadership team nationwide, promoting the division at university career fairs and interviewing potential candidates.Assurance and Advisory Services:Performed tests of controls to verify existence, completeness and accuracy of financial data according to Sarbanes Oxley regulation. Ensured financial statements were fairly stated according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for both public SEC and non-public clients. Performed walkthroughs and analytical procedures to obtain an understanding of processes and accounts. Admitted to highly competitive Master’s program sponsored by EY and elected Vice President of student class by peers.

Managed $70M small business portfolio of both domestic and international clientele. Assisted clients with international trade services, cash management, and foreign currency needs. Reviewed and analyzed customer accounts for suspicious or unusual patterns of activity and reported it to law enforcement agencies by filing Suspicious Activity Reports. Attended highly selective seven-week Executive Trainee Development Program at HSBC Group Headquarters in the UK to further personal development and gain international banking knowledge in the areas of consumer and commercial banking, relationship management, commercial lending, corporate governance, transaction processing, fraud detection and money laundering. Completed highly intensive nine-month management training program in Buffalo, New York.• Awarded 2006 Small Business Specialist Of The Year Award.