Manager Management

THOMAS R. DEASON, CIA

**** ********* ***. - *********, ** 89052

Cell 702-***-**** . *********@***.***

Progressive professional experienced in audit, financial, and operational

disciplines. Energetic team leader who enjoys motivating for change and

solving challenging problems. Confident, positive leadership style with

excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to bring best practices

and quality client service to diversified environments.

SKILLS SUMMARY

Business Risk Analysis Project Management Personnel

Management

Controls Assessment Budget Administration Training

Delivery

Audit Methodology Design Planning & Organization Formal

Presentations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2006 - 2010 LAS VEGAS HILTON Las Vegas, NV

Director of Internal Audit

Directed a comprehensive audit program including operational,

financial, and regulatory compliance audit projects. Provided

consulting services to the organization's management. Developed

and implemented an annual enterprise-wide risk assessment and

audit plan. Communicated results of audit and consulting

projects via written reports and oral presentations to

management. Provided ongoing training, coaching and supervision

to internal audit staff.

2005 - 2006 MGM MIRAGE Las Vegas, NV

Assistant Vice President of Internal Audit; Director of

Internal Audit

Responsible for planning, implementing and executing the

internal audit, corporate compliance and Sarbanes-Oxley

functions. Worked closely with Compliance and Audit Committees

to ensure compliance with the company's mission, vision and

values, as well as state gaming regulations. Developed the

vision and strategy for the organization as it relates to audit

and corporate compliance.

2003 - 2005 WASTE MANAGEMENT Scottsdale, AZ

Audit Manager - Western Region

Managed concurrent audits of Market Area and Business Units for the

Western Region. Designed and updated audit programs and scopes

based on specific and changing needs, risks and business

practices within the region. Identified and documented key

financial controls in accordance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act,

identified and documented the risk control environment,

identified control weaknesses, recommended improvements to

management, and assisted with design and implementation.

Administered the audit plan within regional budget parameters,

scheduled audit assignments, and coordinated activities with

external auditors. Developed and managed on-going relationships

with Group, Market Area, Business Unit, and Corporate

management.

1999 - 2002 ALBERTSONS Glendale, AZ

Senior Manager - Accounts Payable

Supervised accounts payable function for 1,600 stores that included

invoice processing, account reconciliations, and systems

balancing for direct store delivery purchases and expenses.

Provided guidance and direction to a management and clerical

staff of 160.

. Managed merger integration of divisions to Direct Store

Delivery and Accounts Payable processes and systems.

. Initiated and implemented system changes to optimize vendor

terms.

. Negotiated payment policy issues and unearned cash discount

settlements with major vendors.

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1998 - 1999 AMERICAN EXPRESS Phoenix, AZ

Director - Financial Control and Audit

Managed audit and compliance function for domestic Travel Related

Services Division. Directed and performed functional reviews of

Travel Service Offices and Business Travel Centers. Partnered

with Security in conducting internal fraud investigations.

Solicited input from management to assess financial and business

risks in the Travel network.

. Increased number of completed compliance reviews from 48 to

95 for the year 1998.

. Developed automated audit standards and procedures providing

consistency with respect to work papers and report format.

. Developed the Business Travel Center audit program and

trained Finance staff on its use. Efforts resulted in larger

audit coverage.

1997 - 1998 STATE OF ARIZONA

DEPT. OF EMERGENCY & MILITARY AFFAIRS Phoenix, AZ

Chief Auditor

Managed audit function to ensure emergency-funding programs complied

with federal, state and agency laws and regulations. Developed

staff guidelines, project schedules and determined audit

priorities. Advised division directors on audit or programmatic

issues involving both federal and state programs. Made

recommendations to management regarding economy and efficiency

of operations and internal control systems.

1990 - 1996 FIRST INTERSTATE BANK OF ARIZONA Phoenix, AZ

1985 - 1989 Finance Manager, VP (1994-1996)

Supervised budgeting and financial analyses for multiple departments

for Southwest Region. Partnered with regional controllers to

prepare annual plan and revenue forecasts. Prepared monthly and

year-end financial reports and performed various ad hoc

variances and pricing analyses.

Audit Manager, VP (1988-89, 1990-94) Senior Auditor (1987-88) Staff

Auditor (1985-87)

Managed concurrent audits of bank functions that included Commercial

and Consumer Lending, Trust, Investments, Treasury, and

Operations. Prepared and administered annual audit plan for

Southwest Trust Division. Evaluated and approved audit programs

utilized to test control environment. Developed and maintained

relationships with division management to foster open

communication lines. Reported audit results and made

recommendations to Board of Directors. Recruited, hired,

trained, developed, and mentored professional staff.

. Developed and presented training curriculum for Entry Level

and In-Charge Auditor seminars.

. Designed database for scheduling audits and tracking results

for Southwest Region Trust to comply with OCC regulations.

. Scheduled audits and special projects for Southwest Region

Audit group of 20 professionals.

1989 - 1990 FINANCIAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, INC. Dallas, TX

(Subsidiary of NCNB Texas National Bank)

Audit Supervisor

Supervised concurrent audits of property management companies,

accounts payable, and OREO functions. Properties audited

included: Retail Centers, Commercial Offices, Industrial

Warehouses and Apartment Complexes. Provided training,

performance feedback, and mentoring to assigned staff. Reported

audit results to Senior Management and FDIC Oversight Committee.

. Developed and implemented a comprehensive audit program to

test property management companies' internal control

environment.

. Acted as liaison between FDIC regulators and Bank

management.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY

Certified Internal Auditor

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