Patricia Hughes, Cfe Email & Phone Number

New Jersey, United States

United States

• Utilize ServiceNow (SN) platform to facilitate and expedite the usability, accuracy, integrity and availability of data for campus planning and space utilization purposes. • Coordinate the development of space inventory data; manage information to analyze current space and campus planning to make planning recommendations.• Developed procedures and workflows for space planning, trained staff on use of SN platform, best practices.• Perform needs assessments to determine requirements for facilities, land use and space characteristics; develops space utilization recommendations and solutions.• CCURE security data integration, reporting integrated with PowerBI reporting to provide analytical reports for future growth and needs.• Liaison with internal clients regarding accuracy of data and details of project requirements; works with users and management to obtain information and develop an understanding of needs. • Developed inventory program for NJ sites – ability to shift stock as needed.

Iselin, Nj

Managed projects related to facilities and procurementPartnered with IT and real estate Ensured customer satisfaction at all levels )80% satisfaction) Managed timelines and resourcesManaged vendor purchase orders, invoicing, payments and contracts

Iselin, New Jersey

Performed risk analysis of 56 IT SOX controls, remediated failures.Performed testing bi-annually, Provided reporting to executive team. Collected, analyzed, tested and interpreted information to assess and conclude on effectiveness of control objectives. Test of design and effectiveness.Analysis of IT SOX controls; assisted in testing of financial controls.Managed the business continuity program for the cross sectorsProject managed a procurement system; maintain system data integrityDeveloped strong partnerships and working relationships with the business to provide value added feedback and support to foster a strong and effective, control environment.

Berkeley Heights, Nj

• Conducted internal interviews to document process and procedures • Created risk assessments based on audit focus• Built a cohesive test plan and documented findings• Executed detailed results of test cases to the management and executive team

East Rutherford, New Jersey

• Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) testing for 200 branches in the United States.• Successfully lead an audit team and a 3rd party hotline.• Internal auditing in operational SOX, expense and invoices, warehouse and safety procedures.• Implemented policy and procedures for draft and final reports.• Increased SOX passing rate from 65% to 90%. • Consistently maintained an “A” rating for 4 years internally and externally (E&Y reviews).• Risk assessment process for all locations to ensure the high risk branches are reviewed.• 2009 uncovered fraud in materials misappropriation of $300,000 implemented additional inventory controls to alleviate this from re-occurrence.• 2008 uncovered theft and fraud in money misstatements of $100,000. Implemented change in bank reconciliations and how the branches account for daily monies. • Reduced excess and obsolete inventory by $1.5M by developing new processes to monitor and track inventory levels throughout locations.

Florham Park, New Jersey

• SOX compliance testing (financial and IT) 33 company sites across United States. • Insured client site audit failures were remediated in a timely manner.• Continuously updated procedures and processes to be current with guidelines.

West Orange, New Jersey

Internal Compliance Audit - Lead Auditor – 7/2005 – 4/2006Business Analyst/Controls Manager - 4/2004 – 7/2005Contracts Project Manager - 9/2003 – 3/2004IT Audit Manager 4/1998 - 9/2003