Vanesha Coggins

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Waterbury, CT 06705

Phone: 203-***-****

abi6hf@r.postjobfree.com

PRAXAIR, INC – Danbury, CT

EXPERIENCE:

**/**-******* ****** ******** Auditor

• Design and execute audits to assess the effectiveness and application of financial, system and operational controls, the

reliability and accuracy of data and information developed, and the adequacy of controls to ensure the safeguard of assets

and the effectiveness and efficiency of operations

• Validate exceptions, investigate root causes, and work with process owners to develop cost effective and efficient internal

control improvements and help foster a positive control conscious environment

• Evaluate and assess design and effectiveness of significant corporate initiatives, processes, operations, information

technology implementations and control processes to ensure appropriate internal controls have been considered

• Make recommendations for strengthening internal controls, improving operations, and reducing costs.

• Formulate proposals for corrective action and process improvement to senior management via clear, concise audit reports

• Perform special engagements for management, (due diligence, employee integrity certifications, policy reviews and

working on investigations, etc).

• Train and develop junior internal audit staff

SUBWAY® FRANCHISEE WORLD HEADQUARTERS – Milford, CT

04/11-02/12 Operations Manager / Acting Audit Manager

• Defined, developed, monitored, and managed annual budget

• Qualified and managed vendor relationships and coordinate logistics

• Drafted and negotiated agency and vendor contract terms

• Conducted regularly occurring procurement reviews to ensure optimization of agency/vendor service quality and costs.

• Performed operational, financial and compliance audits to ensure adherence to contract terms and company policies

• Evaluated and identify process gaps, defects and wastes (Kaizen, Six Sigma, Lean) within existing department processes

• Managed and led process re-engineering, design and/or improvement projects to perfect current business processes and

deliver standardized, cost-effective solutions

• Documented best practices and process flows.

• Managed and monitored key operational metrics to drive continuous efficiency improvements and cost deflation

• Interacted with other department leads and counterparts to prevent/resolve issues

• Participated in tactical planning for the business unit, department structure and allocation of resources

Regularly compared campaign objectives vs. performance data and identify strategies for maximizing ROI.

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• Provided coaching, training, and leadership as necessary to internal teams and external vendors and partners

11/08-04/11 Senior Auditor (Acting Audit Manager)

• Assumed the role of Acting Audit Manager after the previous manager’s departure in April of 2009

• Prepared the annual risk assessment plan and a catalog of applicable functional area processes and transactions.

• Defined and built the Internal Audit Department via the creation of templates, audit procedures and processes

• Designed and executed on test plans to evaluate the effectiveness of existing internal controls.

• Performed operational, financial and compliance audit reviews to ensure risks are identified, controlled and managed

• Formulated proposals for corrective action and process improvement to senior management via clear, concise audit

reports

• Reviewed corporate policies and procedures to ensure processes are existent, complete, adequate, consistent, and

epitomize corporate goals and objectives

• Reviewed contractual agreements for compliance and adherence to agreed upon mandates and service levels

• Trained and developed junior internal audit staff

• Trained and educated employees on revisions to company policies, procedures as well as state and federal regulations

Six Sigma Process Improvement Champion

• Assessed risk of key business processes to identify internal control weaknesses and opportunities for improvement

• Identified, defined, and initiated projects to deliver significant cost savings and increased productivity by deploying

Kaizen, Lean, and Six Sigma tools and methodologies.

• Partnered with management and process owners to translate business strategies and imperatives into project

opportunities

• Mentored and coached process owners in the purpose and application of process improvement methodologies,

change acceleration, and team meeting facilitation tools.

PITNEY BOWES – Shelton, CT

03/07-11/08 Senior Auditor

• Verified ongoing compliance with the SEC’s internal control assertion requirements under the Sarbanes Oxley (404)

Act.

• Assessed key control points, compliance with internal policies and procedures, and external laws and regulation.

• Surveyed the operational and financial activities of the corporation to determine audit scope and objectives.

• Contributed to a strong auditee relationship through interactions with department management and staff

• Designed and executed on test plans to evaluate the effectiveness of existing internal controls.

• Defined and presented risk mitigating solutions to business leaders and subsidiary management.

• Assisted with annual risk assessments, SOX 404 planning and audit planning processes

AMERICAN POWER CONVERSION (APC) – West Kingston, RI

09/05-03/07 Business Process Improvement and Design Consultant

• Evaluated and identified process gaps, defects and wastes via Six Sigma and Lean methodologies

• Managed and led process re-engineering, design and/or improvement projects to improve business processes and

deliver standardized, cost-effective solutions

• Confirmed facility compliance with ISO mandates and requirements prior to external ISO audit reviews

• Promoted and drove quality and continuous improvement throughout the business culture

• Facilitated the creation of metrics to measure quality and the impact of continuous improvement efforts

• Communicated with executive and senior leadership to influence and gain cross functional commitment

• Trained employees in the understanding and use of Lean, Kaizen, Seven Step and Six Sigma methodologies

• Prepared business units for internal and year-end external audit review of financial and operational controls

THE HARTFORD - Hartford, CT

03/04-09/05 Advanced Audit Consultant –Property & Casualty (Personal and Commercial Lines)

• Evaluated the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls by reviewing external audit and state/federal

examination records and internal reports, operating practices, and documentation.

• Conducted assessment of operational, financial and regulatory risks for various business functions and subsidiaries.

• Designed and executed on test plans to evaluate the effectiveness of existing internal controls.

GE (GENERAL ELECTRIC) - GE FINANCIAL, Richmond, VA

Leadership Development Program (Rotational Program)

07/03-11/03 Risk Management-GE Financial IBG (Independent Brokerage Group), Lynchburg, VA

• Designed and implemented process to monitor risk of GE’s new policy e-approval tool (GENIUS ®)

• Designed and executed IBG’s Underwriting Audit process and analysis

02/03-07/03 Investments/Portfolio Mgmt-GE Asset Management (GEAM), Lynchburg, VA

• Coordinated business and IT resources in the automation of GEAM’s Investment Tracking and Reporting System

• Designed GEAM’s ongoing “Voice-of-the-Customer” tool and process

08/02-02/03 Marketing and Product Management – GE Financial HQ, Richmond, VA

• Designed company-wide translation process for Latino emerging marketing reach

• Coordinated business and IT teams in the creation, design and deployment of GE Financial bilingual website

02/02-08/02 Vendor Cost Management --GE Financial Advisors, San Rafael, CA

• Utilized Six Sigma methodology to improve business processes and reduce expenditures by $ 1.3MM

• Developed new vendor selection process

EDUCATION: Bentley College, Waltham, MA

Bachelor of Science, International Economics

Certifications: Greenbelt Six Sigma – Certification via GE

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Certified Internal Auditor – in progress (May 2015)

SYSTEMS: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, Oracle Financial, JDE ERP System, SAP, Business Objects, Great Plains,

UltiPro, ACL, Minitab, ActiveData

BUSINESS PROCESS

METHODOLOGIES: Six Sigma, Kaizen, TPS, TQM, Lean process redesign, DMAIC, DFSS, 7Step

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