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Morrisville, North Carolina, Us

• Lead and manage the company’s global compliance and ethics programs, including U.S. (OFAC), UK, EU, and other international sanctions and export compliance regimes, FCPA anti-corruption/anti-bribery, and conflict of interest related matters as well as the global compliance training program• Lead and coordinate the company's internal investigations regarding compliance violations, fraud, conflict of interest matters, and tips to the ethics (whistleblower) hotline across the globe• Present compliance-related updates at all Audit Committee Meetings and routinely interact with the members of the Board of Directors• Implemented the transition to NAVEX Global (EthicsPoint) as the provider of Pyxus' ethics whistleblower hotline with phone lines in over 20 countries and support in 20 languages to provide a consistent and reliable anonymous grievance method for employees globally • Enhanced the company’s sanctions program by aligning it with the “Framework for OFAC Compliance Commitments” among other things by establishing a formal annual sanctions risk assessment, updating policies to meet current requirements, and implementing standard operating procedures• Strengthened the company’s KYC due diligence process by implementing robust KYC forms, increasing the rigor surrounding customer/third party screening, and developing a risk-based approach to vetting customers/third parties• Regularly travel to Pyxus' global locations to conduct compliance training & audits and perform on-site investigations• Pyxus maintains operations in over 20 countries including large-scale processing facilities, in countries such as Brazil, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Malawi, Tanzania, Turkey, and Zimbabwe

Lake Mary, Fl, Us

• Managed and enforced the company’s anti-corruption program to help ensure compliance with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), the U.K. Bribery Act, and national anti-corruption laws• Designed and implemented an expanded, refined, and streamlined third-party due diligence program that closely aligns with the requirements established by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) by implementing Steele’s Securimate due diligence platform• U.S. Government General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedules (MAS): Found the administration of the program to be non-compliant, assisted in self-reporting to the GSA OIG, worked closely with internal and external legal counsel on determining reported amount of violation (~$12M), implemented a brand-new compliance program, and managed all aspects of the GSA compliance program for three years (Authorized Negotiator, Modifications, Price Reduction Clause, Temporary Price Adjustments, Trade Agreements Act, Industrial Funding Fee, Small Business Subcontracting Plan, etc.)• Trade Compliance Governance: Oversaw that the groups responsible for trade compliance are following processes to adhere with U.S., Swiss, and EU export control policies and with Customs export and import regulations; determined the final disposition of customers and third parties that are a match on sanctions lists• Performed detailed investigations regarding compliance violations, internal audit matters, and tips to the ethics (whistleblower) hotline across the globe• Regularly traveled to FARO’s global locations to conduct compliance training and perform on-site investigations (such as in Singapore, China, Japan, Germany, and Switzerland)• Performed the Conflict Minerals due diligence process (verifying applicable vendors, Reasonable Country of Origin Inquiry (RCOI), creating the CMRT and Form SD)• Routinely advised executive leadership on compliance matters• Managed and mentored several direct-reports at various locations world-wide

Lake Mary, Fl, Us

• Managed and enforced the company’s anti-corruption program to help ensure compliance with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), the U.K. Bribery Act, and national anti-corruption laws• Oversaw the vetting and signing of all third party sales representatives, which included over 200 distributors worldwide• Enhanced the anti-corruption program by implementing an on-demand screening tool, globalizing the third party due diligence process, and building-out an online application as the external-facing due diligence tool• Investigated compliance violations, internal audit matters, and tips to the ethics (whistleblower) hotline• Regularly traveled to FARO’s global locations to conduct compliance training and perform on-site investigations• Performed the Conflict Minerals due diligence process• Performed compliance related due diligence for mergers and acquisitions• Routinely advised executive leadership on compliance matters

Lake Mary, Fl, Us

• Planned, managed, and executed detailed internal control reviews for all areas of the business - such as inventory, customer service, payroll, accounts payable – to detect control gaps, assess risks, audit process efficiency, effectiveness & consistency, and ensure compliance to GAAP, internal policies, and external regulations and laws • Enforced compliance to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) by evaluating due diligence documentation, approving/rejecting third party representatives (e.g., distributors, freight-forwarders, sales referral agents), and supporting & training employees on compliance• Planned, managed, and executed Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance audits for Internal Controls over Financial Reports (ICFR) for over 15 legal entities across Europe• Performed IT Audits: SOX IT General Controls (ITGC) and SAP security reviews• Collaborated with business process owners to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls, including the Company’s ability to cost-effectively monitor and audit controls • Researched and investigated complaints and tips to the ethics (whistleblower) hotline and coordinated action with the Legal Department and HR • Managed and mentored one salaried direct-report located in Germany • Collaborated closely with the external audit team (Grant Thornton) • Responsible for FARO’s EMEA region (Europe, Middle East, Africa) • Regularly traveled to Germany and Switzerland to conduct onsite audits

Lake Mary, Fl, Us

• Performed detailed internal audits of all business segments for the EMEA region• Performed Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) testing work programs, prepared and maintained audit documentation, and followed-up with process owners on remediation activities• Enforced compliance to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)

Lake Buena Vista, Florida, Us

• Managed a salaried operational audit team in Florida and California focused on ensuring compliance with established internal control policies and procedures at over 1,250 locations with approximately 3,500 point-of-sale registers across Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and off-property locations located in multiple states• Managed all aspects of the domestic internal controls compliance audit program spanning the Merchandise, Food & Beverage, Front Desk, Recreation, and Ticketing lines-of-businesses, issuing over 1,300 compliance reports annually to senior and executive leadership• Led fraud risk assessments of local areas’ complete internal controls environment to detect and identify internal control weaknesses, recommend enhancements to existing internal controls structure, and provide support throughout the implementation process in order to mitigate internal fraud risk• Interpreted, developed, and enforced local, line-of-business, and enterprise-wide internal control procedures and policies• Reduced the team's headcount by 50% over four years by streamlining and optimizing processes, standardizing documents, focusing on high-risk areas, and holding team members accountable to demanding performance standards while increasing the overall scope, effectiveness and responsiveness of the internal controls compliance audit program• Expanded the compliance audit program to new properties and areas, such as the Disney Cruise Line (four cruise ships), Hilton Head Island Resort (SC), Aulani Resort (HI), Vero Beach Resort (FL), Disney Planning Centers (FL & CA), and Theme Park Main Entrances (FL)• Assisted with internal fraud investigations by providing policy information, researching transactions, analyzing transaction data, conducting covert shops, and occasionally co-interviewing suspects• Maintained the team’s Compliance Audit Management System data-entry and reporting database

Lake Buena Vista, Florida, Us

• Conducted ongoing internal controls compliance audits of approximately 180 point-of-sale locations across Walt Disney World by inspecting supporting financial documents, physical environment, and cash transportation to evaluate locations’ adherence to established internal controls procedures and processes • Acted as internal consultant to local areas by providing subject matter expertise and by mediating between local areas and back-of-the house partners• Identified areas of opportunities and improved the overall effectiveness of the audit program• Maintained and supported the team’s web-based audit and reporting database• Provided ongoing training and mentoring to new and extended team members • Provided leadership to one direct report

Lake Buena Vista, Florida, Us

• Provided leadership to Front Desk, Concierge, and Bell Services Cast Members through the daily operation of a 1,293 room deluxe resort, which included coordinating daily labor to ensure consistent high-quality and individualized service• Resolved challenging Guest and Cast situations, demonstrating strong decision-making and follow-through skills with the ability to respond to multiple situations simultaneously• Managed the training responsibilities for the Front Office, which included preparing training schedules, upholding high training standards, and facilitating various training classes• Managed the Internal Controls (IC) responsibilities for the Front Office, which included coaching Cast Members on correct IC procedures, implementing and auditing various safeguards, and analyzing and correcting system entries to assure correct accounting, resulting in the recovery of a potential loss of approximately $100,000 in two years

Lake Buena Vista, Florida, Us

• Analyzed data, prepared financial analysis, and reconciled key balance sheet accounts• Developed Standard Operating Guidelines for the reconciliation of the accounts • Instrumental in the research and resolution of key account reconciliations after the implementation of SAP

Lake Buena Vista, Florida, Us

• Responsible for the correct billing of various groups and banquets• Reconciled one major account on a weekly basis• Partnered and created relationships with various departments to streamline processes and to facilitate finding creative solutions to issues • Processed billings of Specialty Merchandise orders, audio/visual equipment rentals, and various entertainment services in SAP and supported these departments in their collection efforts by generating aging reports, making collection calls, and researching issues, resulting in shortening the average collection period from over 90 days to under 45 days

Lake Buena Vista, Florida, Us

• Volunteered to be cross-trained in three areas of the resort in order to gain a better understanding of the resort’s operation• Routinely solved Guest issues in a professional and appropriate manner• Accepted into the “Rooms Management Pool” after only six months at the resort• Trained several new Cast Members in Recreation and at the Front Desk• Involved in the conception, designing, and testing of a new valet services computer program• Received June “Recreation Cast Member of the Month” Award

Lake Buena Vista, Florida, Us

• Handled concerns, questions, critiques, and issues of Guests from around the world• Ensured complete Guest satisfaction on a daily basis• Utilized my empathetic, reasoning, and communication skills to rectify serious Guest situations in an individualized, appropriate, and timely manner

Bsba - Bachelor Of Science In Business Administration

Mba - Master Of Business Administration

Msa - Master Of Science In Accounting In Forensic Accounting

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