PETER M. CONNOLLY, CFE

Chattanooga, TN 423-***-**** abgqub@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Resilient, adaptable and motivated professional with the ability and desire to make a significant addition

to a team that looks to surpass all expectations and goals.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, TN 2009

Finance

Bachelor of Business Administration, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 2002

Management / Accounting

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Fraud Examiner

EXPERIENCE

EAGLEVIEW INVESTIGATIONS, Ringgold, GA 2007 - 2012

Analyst

Provided oversight and expert advice to ensure appropriate development and implementation of

fraud prevention, detection and resolution strategies designed to minimize the risk of loss due to fraud.

Compiled information from investigation, interviews, a nd evidence; delivered detailed analysis of

facts and provided customers with assistance to resolve issues.

Evaluated investigative findings, drafted clear and concise investigative reports; developed and

performed financial, accounting, economic, and statistical analysis.

Implemented operational, financial and accounting procedures and controls for small businesses.

MOHAWK INDUSTRIES, INC., Calhoun, GA 2004 - 2006

Internal Auditor

Assisted external auditors in year-end audit of financial statements and performed risk assessments,

documented financial processes, and performed tests of 900 controls for Sarbanes Oxley (SOX)

compliance.

Interviewed personnel, examined records, and ob served procedures to evaluate the effectiveness of

distribution and manufacturing centers. Conducted multi-million dollar fraud investigations.

Worked at all levels of the organization (Operations, Manufacturing, Logistics, Accounts Receivable,

Accounts Payable) to review business practices and recommend strategies to streamline operations,

increase quality and reduce costs.

DALTON STATE COLLEGE, Dalton, GA 2003 - 2004

Instructor

Planned coursework and facilitated English as a Second language (ESL) classes, to prepare students

for the General Education Development (GED) diploma.

Responsible for the supervision of operations in the Adult Literacy Computer Laboratory, taught

computer courses, provided support and leadership to ensure program success.

SPECIAL PROJECTS

CO LAB 2012

Projects Manager – The Gig Tank

Led discussions and meetings between eight start-up businesses and their mentors during a 13 week

business accelerator that focused on building technology start-ups that capitalize on Chattanooga’s high

speed fiber optic network.

Advised, evaluated, and analyzed each of the eight company’s going to market business strategy and

financial projections for their presentations at Gig Tank’s Demo Day

TRACK 29 2011

Project Manger

Adapted and solved numerous operational issues that arose during the start -up phase of the business

which eventually led to the implementation of operational policies and procedures.

Developed and managed an operation which gives the company an additional revenue stream of

$200,000 in gross revenue a year.

SKILLS AND ASSETS

Resilient

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Willingness to learn and apply new knowledge in new areas

Accountable

Strong Analytical Skills

Leadership

Motivator

Unsurpassed work ethic

Adaptable to different situations and environments

Problem solver

Integrity

Initiative

Ability to manage multiple projects

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications, Spreadsheets, AS400, JD Edwards, SAP, Hyperion and

ACL

Knowledge of COSO Integrated Framework for Internal Control and Sar banes-Oxley particularly

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