Information Technology Project Management
Resume:
Edward J. Priebe
**** ******** ****, *******, ******** 48072
abnnth@r.postjobfree.com
IT ASSURANCE PROFESSIONAL
A result driven Information Technology (IT) Assurance professional dedicated to quality who possesses extensive experience in
all areas of IT Assurance coupled with strong communication skills and an ability to manage diverse teams.
•
• Internal network security review
Sarbanes-Oxley implementation
• Application development
• IT risk assessment
•
• Business analysis
Remediating control deficiencies
• IT project management
• Application security review
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Noble International, Troy, Michigan 2008 - current
Steel infusion and metal processing company.
Information Technology Sarbanes Oxley Analyst (acting as SOX Manager)
Corporate project management of internal IT controls and governance
• Initiated a financial review training session to communicate a consistent method of control over user
acceptance testing and separation of duties within user roles.
• Working directly with the CIO and the IT managers, administer system processing for all IT internal controls,
manage the review and approvals for applications and infrastructure controls utilized throughout the
information technology areas of the company.
• Reinstituted the IT steering committee to oversee projects and set priorities according to policy regarding
return upon investment.
• Working directly with the SOX manager, perform risk assessment of IT controls and managing remediation
according to best practices and internal standards.
• Ensured compliance with entity level controls for the organization, as well as managed the IT controls.
VisionIT, Detroit, Michigan 2007 - 2008
Information Technology staffing and solution management. Placed for Contract to Hire position at:
Ford Motor Company, Internal Control Manager 2007 – current
Corporate project management of global internal IT controls at Ford Motor Company.
• Administer system processing for all IT internal controls, manage the review and approvals for applications
and infrastructure controls utilized throughout the information technology areas of the company.
• Consult on IT audits with material implications.
Handleman Company, Troy, Michigan 1994 - 2007
A global company listed on the NYSE that provides category management services and distribution of entertainment
product to mass merchant retailers.
Information Technology Senior Auditor 2005 – 2007
Transitioned from performing Financial Compliance Analysis functions to the role of Information Technology Senior
Auditor, based on having several years of Information Technology experience, as well as knowledge of IT controls.
• Plan, execute and monitor information technology and operational audit engagements.
• Author audit work programs and reports, as well as conducting information technology risk assessments.
• Identify and test Sarbanes-Oxley Information Technology General Controls (ITGC).
• Incorporate a risk based approach to streamline Information Technology General Controls.
• Perform control gap analyses, recommend appropriate solutions and guide ongoing remediation efforts.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of IT audit, as well as related internal policies and procedures.
Compliance Analyst, Internal Audit 2004 – 2005
Sustainability processing to ensure conformity to established policy.
• Continuous testing of business controls to ensure the company’s compliance with industry standards of
financial compliance.
• Assistance to the Director of Compliance with creation of testing plans and risk analysis to establish a
continuous sustainability practice for the internal audit department.
• Compile business practices, creating testing frameworks, and meeting with external auditors for guidance in
establishing the first year Sarbanes Oxley project.
Professional Experience Handleman Company, continued
Business Analyst 2000 – 2004
Identify and target business processes improvement through analytical and project management skills.
• Developed action plans to ensure warehouse shipping and fulfillment whenever inventory positions are
endangered.
• Coordinated and communicated project implementation milestones for business partners within Operations,
Sales, Finance and IT, thus ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Strategize with staff, creatively managing and downsizing 200 outstanding work requests to a manageable
100 requests, a 50% decrease which is static at that level.
• Utilize CMM and SDLC methodology into project management on a consistent basis.
• Partnership with internal business partners to provide and aid in strategic planning, budget proposals,
project and work requests.
• Prioritization of pending and concurrent work requests for business partners at various work sites. Primarily
for the United Kingdom subsidiary.
• Interviewed requesting parties for Return on Investment (ROI) criteria needed for project, budget and
forecasting purposes.
• Devised departmental strategy documents by holding information sessions to gain insight to business
partner needs for future departmental growth.
Executive Candidate Training 1999 - 2000
Internal training program allowing participants to rotate throughout the company over a 10 month period.
• Experienced field sales district manager responsibilities by managing multiple stores within a regional area.
• Experienced small project management within product merchandising, category management, marketing,
customer relations, finance and operations.
System Analyst 1994 - 1999
Analyst and developer within the IT department supporting inventory management.
• New development, support and general knowledge of Inventory, order management, billing, accounts
payable, and return processing.
Compuware, Farmington Hills, Michigan 1991-1994
A leading local supplier of technical resources and products needed for clients to enhance their working
environments.
Consultant, Comerica Bank, Auburn Hills, Michigan 1992 - 1994
• New development and general knowledge of teller platform software needed to support the Manufacturers
Bank merger, using Bank Pro financial software.
Consultant, Dow Chemical Company, Midland, Michigan 1991 - 1992
• New development of reports for chemical composition of products.
Decision Consultants, Southfield, Michigan 1986 - 1991
Now a vital part of Ciber, Inc, Decision Consultants has long been a major local supplier of technical resources for
clients to enhance their working environments.
Consultant, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan 1986 - 1991
• New development and support of item maintenance for the Parts and Service division.
Volkswagen of America, Warren, Michigan 1985 – 1986
Developer 1985 - 1986
• Fostered testing skills and enhanced strong support ethics for new development and project skills.
EDUCATION
CISA certification, ISACA
PMP certification, Project Management Institute
MSA, Central Michigan University, Troy, Michigan
BS Computer Science, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Macomb Community College Adjunct Professor for Information Technology, 12 years
Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) – Detroit Chapter
Information System Audit Control Association (ISACA) – Detroit Chapter
Project Management Institute (PMI) - Great Lakes Chapter
Contact this candidate