CHERYL E. ROMEO, CPA, ARM,

IL LICENSED P&C INSURANCE PRODUCER

**** ********** ****

630-***-****

Naperville, IL 60540

e-mail: acokdr@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/in/cherylromeo

CORPORATE RISK MANAGEMENT

Accomplished CPA and financial manager that can articulate and implement

the pillars of an effective enterprise-wide risk management infrastructure

to ensure the safety, reputation and financial well-being of an

organization.

Highly regarded for developing and launching complex corporate risk

management systems in heavily decentralized models that cross over business

segments. Keen understanding of planning and directing annual risk

management work plans and budgets by teaming with cross-departmental

leadership to mitigate safety, security and emergency risk-reduction

projects..

Senior accounting practitioner, with well-developed acumen in both private

industry and Big 4 (KPMG) public accounting. Deep knowledgebase in audit,

tax, revenue/expense forecasting and system controls. Industry expertise

includes: Healthcare, Government, Consumer products, and Service related

businesses.

-DOMAIN EXPERTISE/ SKILLS

Workers Compensation Professional Liability/E & O

Commercial Property Insurance

D & O Insurance Entity &Third Party

Employment Practice

Fiduciary & Crime Privacy & Cyber

Surety & Fidelity Bonds

Contractual Risk Litigation Management

Incident Management

Claims Management Corporate Compliance

Risk Assessment

Financial Analysis Budgeting

Corporate Communications

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SYMBRIA, INC., Oak Brook, IL

2003-2014

National developer and provider of outcome based healthcare and lifestyle

needs for seniors.

Risk Manager

Promoted to spearhead development and implementation of enterprise-wide

risk management function.

Key Accomplishments:

. Built from the ground up a series of comprehensive risk management

programs which

created safety awareness, reducing workers compensation claims by 30%

and professional

liability incidents by 30%.

. Launched employee continuing education plan on discrimination, HIPPA,

confidentiality

in the workplace, and workplace safety to minimize

risks/safety concerns to enhance company's

reputation.

. Minimized financial exposure associated with unexpected liabilities by

identifying

insurance gaps and purchasing insurance to transfer risk of

multi-million dollar claims.

. Consolidated individual business segment insurance policies yielding

30% premium cost reduction.

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. Received top honors from Millennium Captive insurance program for

safety, lost work days, total OSHA recordable and DART rate in 2013.

. Established workers compensation risk/retention controls yielding

$500,000 return of premium for 2012 and 2013.

. Adopted proper financial protection measures through risk transfer,

avoidance, and retention programs.

. Developed and updated a reporting system for recording, monitoring,

and communicating KPI's to senior management.

. Participate in contract negotiations involving insurance, indemnity,

and other risk assumptions prior to the execution of contracts.

. Select and manage insurance brokers, carriers and other risk

management service providers.

. Launched in-house multi-state corporate and tax compliance reporting

structure, eliminating third party administrators, while mitigating

risk of being administratively dissolved.

Senior Accountant

Responsible for financial analysis and reporting, tax filings, payroll

reporting, and accounts payable for Symbria and eight multi-state

subsidiaries.

Key Accomplishments:

. Prepared tax returns for local municipalities resulting in 20% savings

on KPMG tax fees.

. Implemented GAAP for inclusion of taxable employee expenses and

benefits to employee gross income.

. Instrumental in financial analysis and forecasting for annual budget

development, which shortened budget process from four months to two.

. Assumed a lead role in interfacing with annual auditors.

. Trained and managed new staff in all accounting functions.

. Authored financial policies and procedures for best practices

resulting in company-wide adherence and employee accountability.

Also held progressive private industry and public accounting roles at the

following companies.

POPEYES FAMOUS FRIED CHICKEN AND BUSCUITS, New Orleans, LA

Assistant Controller

Managed accounting function for $900M restaurant chain, including staff

accountants and support staff.

PEAT, MARWICK, MITCHELL & CO-PARTNERS, New Orleans, LA

Audit Staff Accountant

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS

-University of Louisiana at Lafayette

-B.S. Business Administration: Graduated Cum Laude

-Certified Public Accountant

-Associate in Risk Management

-IL Licensed P&C Insurance Producer

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