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California, United States

Retained to consult and advise on international mergers & acquisitions activity.Develop decoupling/integration strategy by collaborating with stakeholdersCompany and business segment valuationProduct and brand evaluation and integration

Rancho Cordova, Ca, Us

Developed a cohesive, forward-looking, best-in-class supply chain that applies global business intelligence, service quality, environmental standards, and innovation to sustain the logistical requirements of VSP Vision through the empowerment and enablement of its lines of business.Created Logistics & Supply Chain Dashboards that provided near real time information for domestic & overseas freight & shipping. Previously this visibility was a large void in our supply chain process.Led the Supply Chain Project Management Office (PMO) and completed 50 plus projects a year of various sizes.Took over and led the Global Innovation Center (GIC) in 2022 - this team tracked and analyzed innovations in the market place that would help VSP Vision tackle gaps in our healthcare vision products and vision care services. Forward looking strategies for the next 5 years.Executive in charge of task force consisting of a cross section of the VSP business lines to mitigate shipping disruptions due to pending UPS union strike. Diversified our shipping vendors to reduce dependencies.Executive sponsor of SC Data Analytics Committee – goal is to provide key data and information for leadership to make decisions with confidence.Executive leader for Diversity Equity & Inclusion for Global Supply Chain - goal to have diversity & inclusion as our way of doing business by fostering a culture of belonging.

Rancho Cordova, Ca, Us

Originally hired to found, create, and develop VSP’s Internal Audit Department. Proven intrapreneurial track record in setting up VSP’s global internal audit department from the ground up into today’s highly specialized and diverse professionals performing financial, operational, fraud and regulatory compliance engagements. Led a comprehensive audit program that provides assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the risk management, control, and governance processes for VSP Vision and its lines of business. Started role as Director, then promoted progressively to Sr. Director and VP as my responsibilities expanded. Grew department to 40 specialized FTEs with 5 direct reports. Recognized as a passionate and positive change agent for VSP’s operational pillars and lines of business.Founded and led Global Enterprise Risk Program (ERM) for VSP and its LOBs from 2009-2019. ERM was regularly provided and presented to regulators (most notably the State of Connecticut OIC) with no issues noted.Developed VSP’s Global Business Continuity Program (BCP) – executed during COVID pandemic in 2020, transitioning over 6,000 employees to remote operations flawlessly with no interruptions to the business.Performed series of “deep dive” business reviews commissioned by the CEO & Board to review VSP’s underperforming businesses and recommend turnaround plans. Reported directly to CEO, CFO, Audit Committee and Board of Directors for 13 years.

Rancho Cordova, Ca, Us

Rancho Cordova, Ca, Us

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Participated in the development and creation of a new Internal Audit Department by developing manuals, templates, and work papers for the department. Participated in Company risk assessment interviews of senior executives. Analyze results to prepare audit plans, budgets, heat map matrix and schedules for the year for high risk issues identified.Supervise and design complex financial, operational and compliance audits and consulting projects of the department.Supervise staff, review workpapers and provide formal staff evaluations.Liaise and perform integrated audits with Big Four and other internal audit groups/departments.Preparation of audit reports and meetings held with senior management to present findings/recommendations.Led engagement of Balckhawk Networks (subsidiary of Safeway) - developed a comprehensive and robust audit program for gift cards.Promoted to Supervising Senior Auditor within one year (started as Senior Auditor).

New York, Us

Ensure compliance of loan conditions set out for ABL and Factored contracts for small, medium and large sized clients (private & public). Provide accurate detailed analysis, draw logical conclusions, and present relevant recommendations directly to senior executives and management at GMAC CF.Liaise with business development, portfolio officers, audit management and client’s principals (CEO/CFO, president and controller) to present findings Primary analysis of cash, accounts receivables, accounts payable, inventories, capital assets and taxes.

Performed the lead function in business development efforts for the Firm (proposal writing, meeting and liaising with clients, budgeting and pricing new deals). Reported directly to firm Partners.Performed assurance engagements and tax functions for medium and small businesses and not-for-profit organizations. Involved in client meetings and briefings on a day-to-day basis.

Toronto, On, Ca

Performed assurance engagements of mutual funds and investment vehicles - Bermuda (2001-2002). Performed assurance engagements, tax compliance, financial reporting, risk management and financial consulting in various industries including construction, real estate, manufacturing, retail, government sector, not-for-profit organizations and high technology - Ottawa (1999-2001).

Accounting And Finance

Bachelor Of Social Sciences, Economics