Manager Training

Professional Profile

. Over ** years audit experience in both external and internal

organizations

. Skilled communicator with all levels of management, staff and external

third-parties

. Five year experience in Project/Program Management

. Strong analytical skills, diligent and thorough researcher/investigator

. Proven ability to develop and deliver effective training solutions and

facilitate efficient team work sessions

. Possess an in-depth understanding of internal control model/frameworks

and applying them to improve an organization

. Strong verbal and written communication skills

. Work exceptionally well in both a team environment and independently

Computer Skills

. Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

. Strong conceptual understanding of ERP systems with basic use of

PeopleSoft

. QuickBooks Specialist

Achievements/Accomplishments

1. Successfully established and maintained the Sarbanes-Oxley 404 (SOX)

compliance program at a major fortune 500 corporation providing

management and employees with tools, training and oversight

2. Created risk analysis process that eliminated 65% of the program test

points (reporting controls) and streamlined the human capital commitment

by 60%, saving the Company substantial time and money for compliance

efforts

3. Optimized SOX program with new regulations decreasing external audit

costs approximately $150K.

4. Developed corporate wireless technology policy resulting in a savings to

the company of $700K.

5. Introduced local cost saving ideas to standardize purchasing for office

supplies and products leading to a savings of $793K.

Professional Experience

Business Analyst/SOX Manager

. Successfully completed the SOX compliance project, managing teams of

auditors and consultants in designing, building, testing and supporting

the SOX compliance efforts at a Fortune 500 company

. Pioneered transition of SOX compliance project to sustainable program

promulgating policy and procedures and implementation of a software

solution to monitor and assess financial reporting control activities

. Coordinated Compliance Risk Assessment Initiative integrating compliance

controls with parent company

. Developed presentations for management summarizing results and status of

the program

. Responsible for building the staff of the newly created Program Office

Leadership/Facilitator/Training

. Trained over 250 people (one year timeframe) to provide coaching and

guidance for proper compliance work

. Developed foundational Internal Control training tool that became an on-

line training program for employees

. Mentored new staff by developing and providing training to help them

understand department operations and expectations.

. Created formal Department policies and procedures to provide clarity and

documentation of the work and responsibilities

. Speaker at the International Enterprise Risk and Control Conference,

Toronto 2001 - Topic: Evaluating Control Models

. Instrumental in establish new 'Control Self-Assessment' process

successfully facilitating A/P's move and reorganization.

Auditor/Analyst

. Understand auditing from both an internal and external audit perspective

. Managed teams (2-7) of auditors to complete engagements

. Performed analysis of the quality of secured collateral underlying

revolving lines of credit

. Evaluated companies in Chapter 11 for viability of extending bridge

funding to maintain or start-up the reorganized company

. Five years of public accounting experience working for two local

Minneapolis metropolitan area firms

Accountant

. Certified Public Accountant (note: current certificate is in Minnesota

and is inactive)

. Performed monthly compilation and annual financial statement preparation

for small businesses

. Established accounting system for small businesses

. Performed monthly account reconciliations and established reconciliation

procedures

. Treasurer for non-profit

Employment History

Senior Business Analyst 1/2009 - 12/2009 1/2009 - 12/2009

Liberty Mutual Group - Seattle, WA

SOX Program Manager 1/2004 - 12/2008 5/1996 - 12/2008

Unit Manager 6/2000 - 12/2003

Senior Business Analyst 5/1999 - 6/2000

Senior Internal Auditor 5/1996 - 5/1999

Safeco Insurance Company - Seattle, WA (acquired by Liberty Mutual Group in

2008)

Corporate Banking Officer - 12/1994 - 5/1996 3/1991 - 5/1996

Collateral Analyst - 3/1991 - 12/1994

Wells Fargo Corporation - Minneapolis, MN (previously Norwest Banks, NA)

Senior/Staff Auditor 1/1987 - 3/1991

Two small local Public Accounting firms - Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, MN

Education/Certification/Specialized Training

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities campus, Minneapolis, Minnesota

- Bachelor of Science - Business, Accounting

Certified Public Accountant - (certificate is currently inactive,

Minnesota)

Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA)

Universal Accounting Center - Self-Study

- Certified Professional Bookkeeper

- QuickBooks Specialist

Certification in Basic Network Technology - University of WA, Extension

course

Fundamentals of Successful Project Management - Skillpath Seminar

Facilitative Leadership Skills Workshop Series

Contact this candidate