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Dynamic, Results-Centric Project / Audit Manager who makes sound decisions to reflect positively on multi-site operations initiatives in alignment with a company s vision, value, and goals. Top Performer who offers solutions-centric critical thinking for insightful, change-driven results. Ambitious Self-Starter who quickly resolves complex challenges and rapidly adapts to evolving scenarios. Excellent Communicator who develops mutually beneficial relationships with executive decision-makers, stakeholders, clients, and / or project / business teams; who excels in autonomous and / or collaborative environments; and who leads by example and with ethics and integrity.

Career Highlights Include:

  Achieving Hess Corporation bonuses for Outstanding Performance on multiple projects.

          Proactively assuring critical change management initiatives are implemented and sustainable.

  Receiving prestigious Boeing Achievement & Accomplishment Awards on high-level initiatives.

  Continually leading pioneering cost- and error-reducing strategies while improving productivity rates.

Corporate Portfolio Manager (2015 2016)

Capitalized on the opportunity to build, mentor, and manage cross-functional review teams to drive cross-process efforts, including expertly evaluating key assets while developing and improving business processes and systems to support executive decisions for proposed strategic initiatives. Prepared key presentations for executives and board.

Key Project Highlights

  Portfolio Management & Strategic Planning Led audit project teams in existing and M&A performance asset valuation studies. Authored executive reports, delivered executive recommendations, and managed partner relations. Saved $18+million in key capital expenditures.

  Decision Analysis Used Lean principles to streamline value assurance process, add controls to strengthen control environment, and eliminate non-value controls for improved efficiency. Saved 100 hours of combined senior management and project team time and resources. Disseminated ideas learned at Stanford s Executive Training Program to executives to train new practitioners.

  Framing & Facilitation Conducted eight Framing Sessions for Decision Analysis and Decision Quality to clarify problem / issue statements and ensure clear, agreed-upon project scope for project team and executive management. Developed training and administered classes for executives.

Project Manager (2013 2015)

Strategically steered multiple project initiatives, including managing comprehensive project plans and mitigating risk while promoting on-time project execution and cost-effective budget control. Built stakeholder relationships.

Key Project Highlights

  Midstream Business Readiness Project Carved out business processes embedded in the Exploration & Production (E&P) business segment; led all Day One-critical Business Readiness processes and solutions which were essential to support new business; delivered efforts on time and under budget.

  Corporate Accounting Transition Lead Stabilized a $20-million contract with a new accounting outsource provider, including initiating SLA metrics (KPIs); reporting project status to executives; and evaluating control gap analysis with risk assessment, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.

  SAP Upgrade Process Lead Led projects related to SAP upgrade to optimize corporate restructuring and business realignment implementation; realigned main project s team, resolved conflicts, rectified over-budget costs, reset expectations, and revised milestones; brought project in on time and reduced budget deficit by $1 million; recognized with Outstanding Award bonus.

Sarbanes-Oxley Manager (2008 2013)

Complied with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by performing annual risk assessment across business divisions. Resolved control breaks with associated risk assessment, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to result in a strong process and control environment. Ensured audit documentation met department / professional standards.

  Ultimately reduced 100 testing hours by standardizing testing procedures.

  Continually received Exceeds Expectations on annual performance appraisals.

  Expertly managed annual test procedures and bi-annual department walk-throughs.

  Used Lean principles to streamline processes and eliminate 50 non-value-added controls.

  Successfully added 10 more controls to enhance comprehensive visibility and control reporting.

  Initiated a program of continuous auditing, including monitoring key metrics to identify trends.

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Audit Manager ￨ Client Supervisor

Led targeted decision-making in the client-centric implementation of Sarbanes-Oxley controls, including mentoring and managing a team of four to create and implement regulatory compliance initiatives. Developed risk assessments, recommended controls, and handled testing. Wrote audit reports for both executives and clients.

  Designed and implemented Sarbanes-Oxley regulatory controls.

  Promoted key SEC compliance and corporate governance solutions.

Bid & Proposal ￨ Audit & Compliance (2005 2007)

Maximized special assignment success as a Core Contact Team Member tasked with responding to NASA s RFP to develop a Crew Exploration Vehicle (Space Shuttle Replacement). Liaised among executive management to develop material and equipment listings, facility requirements, and impacts to direct and indirect costs. Led operational and financial audits, including evaluating top vendors and subcontractors. Implemented root-cause analysis teams, assessed corrective actions plans, and developed methodology for tracking audit deficiencies. Presented findings to executives as the primary interface with external and corporate internal auditors and government agencies.

  Enhanced collaborations with external clients and executive management teams.

  Served as ISO Lead Auditor responsible for directing department s ISO compliance.

  Developed integrated reporting and organizational infrastructure to enhance key profits.

  Successfully established lucrative working relationship with bidding partner, Northrop Grumman.

Government Asset Auditor (2003 2005)

Expertly analyzed and approved quarterly and annual financial reporting for $16 million in International Space State PP&E Government accountable assets, including collaborating in evaluating core depreciation and capitalization.

  Reduced error rates by 60% by implementing standardized validation procedures.

  Led root-cause analysis teams to address and resolve cross-departmental inefficiencies.

Internal Auditor

Contributed sharp analytical abilities toward performing detailed operational and financial audits, including leading cross-functional meetings to address critical material audit findings across multiple departments and divisions.

  Successfully mitigated audit deficiencies impacting stakeholders, departments, and divisions.

  Expertly drafted and reviewed audit reports for presentation to executive-level management.

Accounting Manager

Played a vital role in leading a top-performing five-member team in planning, coordinating, and managing division-wide financial initiatives, including preparing month-end and annual financial statements, as well as generating and analyzing comprehensive reports comparing actual financial results against budgets and projections.

  Established and managed credit policies and procedures.

  Audited prospective new customers to validate credit worthiness.

  Initiated new accounting software and trained staff across three locations.

Bachelor of Arts in Pre-Law (3.8 GPA ￨ Phi Theta Kappa ￨ UHCL Goal Setter Scholarship Recipient)

Graduate-Level Studies in Industrial Organizational Behavior ￨ Accounting

Strategic Decisions & Risk Management Executive Program

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Credentials in Process

Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) Credentials in Process

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Completed 150 Credits for Exam Eligibility

Project Management Professional (PMP) Completed PMI s PMP Preparation Course

Member, Project Management Institute (PMI) ￨ Professional Member, Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)