Abbie Thornton

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Matthews, NC 28105

704-***-**** Office

704-***-**** Home

nqn2ag@r.postjobfree.com

EMPLOYMENT

*/**-******* *.*.T.A.C.S. Inc., Matthews, North Carolina

IT Auditor. Responsible for providing high quality, cost effective and value-added solutions to improve business processes and reduce technology related exposures for our clients. Reviewed and evaluated the implementation of Windows 2000 Active Directory for an apparel manufacturing company. Created an Access Database for a utility company. Managed a cost recovery project for an international packaging company. Completed UNIX Security, Oracle Security, RACF Security and Application reviews for a financial services company. Completed general controls reviews, financial reporting applications reviews for a financial institution. Reviewed the implementation of Lawson 8.0.3 upgrade for a healthcare organization, and assisted in the implementation of the Project Management Office (PMO). Completed a Sarbanes Oxley (Sox) 404 review for an insurance company. Documented policies and procedures; created test plans and performed SOX testing for a software development company specializing in 3D product life cycle management. Completed a Sarbanes Oxley (Sox) 404 review of a leading electronics manufacturing services company. An Internal Accounting Controls Assessment was completed for a non-profit organization with the focus of the assessment surrounding the Quickbooks financial application software and related processes. Completed a risk assessment and internal controls audit of community action programs for the Office of Economic Recovery and Investment (OERI)

3/01-3/02 JEFFERSON WELLS INTERNATIONAL, Charlotte, North Carolina

Information Technology Engagement Manager. Assisted management is setting the strategic direction for the Charlotte office. Developed and tested a Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Plan for a Kuwaiti architectural and engineering company. Completed an AS400 Security and Accounts Payable Application review for a coupon processing company. Completed financial statements review and analysis for a printing company. Completed a UNIX Operating System Review for the Lawson application for a healthcare organization. Provided training to project managers related to change control and management, and new system implementations for a healthcare organization. Participated in an inventory for a waste management company.

2/96-2/01 SARA LEE HOSIERY, Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Director, Business Systems Process Re-engineering (1/99 – 2/01). Responsible for assisting in re-shaping the organization and enhancing the Company’s ability to compete with the changing demands in the new millennium. Provided a greater focus on strategies and issues related to new systems and business processes. Lead and/or participate in Business Process Improvement projects/teams to ensure Finance is positioned for transition. Help to integrate employees into the new technology and processes. Support new business and system conversion processes. Served as the link between Finance and Information Technology to ensure processes, controls, standards and methodologies for Finance are defined, successfully implemented and continuously improved. Provide project management leadership on selected improvement efforts involving IT system development for Finance. Assisted in the collection of over $5mm in consigned inventory, which contributed to the successful implementation of new customer logistics model. Facilitated the email usage process improvement initiative. Lead the cross functional team regarding the move of returns processing function from a distribution center to an outside processor, thereby eliminating returns backlog and opening up additional floor space for inventory storage. Facilitate the global business practices training of approximately 4000 employees.

Senior Manager Internal Audit (6/97 - 12/98). Responsible for managing the Internal Audit Department. Organized the department for maximum results. Implemented programs to computerize files and reduce dependence on paper. Implemented new audit technology. Participated in business process re-engineering initiatives. Elevated the control consciousness of the organization. Fostered an atmosphere of cooperation and understanding with management and employees. Ensured continuous oral and written communications were maintained with management of the Company in order to utilize Internal Audit in supporting initiatives, addressing concerns and evaluating controls.

Manager System Auditing (2/96-5/97). Conducted system audits and participated in operational and financial audits from an information technology perspective. Participated in key company initiatives that impacted information technology and related controls. Started up the IT Audit function by developing a comprehensive, practical program of systems audit coverage for the Company domestically and internationally (e.g. Canada, Chile, El Salvador, Jamaica, Brazil, and Mexico). Acted as a liaison between Information Technology, Corporate office, external auditors and the remainder of the Company

1/94-1/96 VF CORPORATION, Greensboro, North Carolina

EDP Audit Supervisor. Responsibilities included planning, scheduling projects, coordinating year-end reviews with external auditors. Provide assistance on project prioritization. Review and evaluate the effectiveness of Information Systems controls domestically and internationally. Reviewed controls and exposures as it relate to EDI (Electronic Data Interchange), PBXs, gateways, routers, LAN/WAN network configuration and the Internet. Participated in the SAP Audit Usergroup in Belgium which included representatives from companies in Germany and the Netherlands.

10/91-12/93 ASHLAND OIL, INC., Russell, Kentucky

Senior EDP Auditor. Responsible for planning, executing and reporting the results of EDP audit reviews of the organizational and functional activities relative to the appraisal of the effectiveness of the company’s operations. Identified scope and objectives and designed audit programs. Provided financial auditors with programming support. Types of audits: Application, Local Area Networks, Telecommunication Network Configuration, General Controls and Technical Reviews.

7/81-10/91 DUKE POWER COMPANY, Charlotte, North Carolina

EDP/Financial Auditor. Held several EDP and Financial auditing positions from entry level to senior. Lead audits of records, assets, and procedures of the company and its subsidiary. Analyzed data for evidence of deficiency in controls, duplication of effort, fraud, or lack of compliance with established procedures. Planned, assigned and coordinated audit work, and monitored audit activity. Supervised and evaluated performance of audit assistants. Types of audits: Application, Data Center reviews, System Developments, Technical, General Control Reviews, Contracts, and Financial.

EDUCATION Bachelors of Science Degree in Accounting, Alabama State University, Montgomery, Alabama, May 1981. Magna Cum Laude.

SOFTWARE/HARDWARE

Exposure and/or experience with IBM 3090, AS/400, DEC/VAX 6410, System/36, RE/6000, UNIX AIX Operating System, DOS, OS/2, Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Power Point, Word Perfect, Lotus 123, Lotus Ami Pro, MS Access, dBase III, DB2, CASE Tools, INFORMIX, BASIC, COBOL, Easytrieve Plus, Local Area Networks (LAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN), QMF, SAS, ISPF/PDF, RACF, ACF2, JCL, MVS, TSO, CICS, IMS, Oracle, SAP ERP, Lawson ERP, Audit Command Language (ACL), EDI, GENTRAN, Microsoft Project 98, Visio, and Microsoft FrontPage 2000 Web Development, Windows 2000 Active Directory, and AutoAudit.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), North Carolina

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Licensed Real Estate Broker, State of North Carolina

Licensed Insurance Agent, State of North Carolina

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Member of the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)

REFERENCES Available upon request.

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