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An action-oriented business professional and military veteran with diverse experience in internal audit practices across multiple business segments within the paper & packaging, construction, and entertainment industries. Key areas of expertise include financial and operational audits in accordance with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards. A top performer and goal-oriented manager with demonstrated success to manage projects from the planning, execution, and completion phases. An independent and objective consultant, adept in establishing rapport with clients, building relationships with key stakeholders, and partnering with management to enhance an organization’s internal control environment.Achievements:•Managed the transition of the internal audit department’s utilization of Lotus Notes to an integrated platform of TeamMate.•Created effective audit programs and relevant test criteria for ambiguous “First-Time” operational audits.•Identified impairment of fixed assets that resulted in a total asset write-off of $767K.