ERICA NICOLE JACKSON
**** ********* **** ***** **** Lauderdale, FL 33311 ? 954-***-**** ?
**************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position in a risk, compliance and auditing career
path that will enable me to demonstrate my problem solving skills and
analytical ability and knowledge of internal controls and procedural
adherence
EDUCATION: Nova Southeastern University- Davie, FL
Master of Business Administration
GPA: 3.5/4.0 - Cum Laude - June 2014
Florida Agricultural &Mechanical University- Tallahassee, FL
Bachelor of Science: Business Administration
GPA: 3.29/4.0 Cum Laude - December 2009
BACKGROUND: Proven ability to balance priorities, meet tight deadlines, and
produce superior quality work. Excellent written and verbal communication
skills. Detail-oriented with the ability to perform tasks under pressure.
Excellent business management and organizational skills. In depth knowledge
of Microsoft Office. Key skills include:
.Personnel Management .Teambuilding & Strategizing .Organization
& Follow-Through
.Project Management .Complaint Resolution
CORPORATE EXPERIENCE:
Internal Auditor
06/2014 - present GardaWorld, Boca Raton, FL
. Conduct all phases of the audit including planning and research,
risk assessment, fieldwork, reporting of findings, and other
procedures as required, and in accordance with GardaWorld
standards and policies
. Participate in ISAE 3402 internal controls certification process
in collaboration with third party external audit company
. Test operational and financial controls according to
certification ISAE 3402 and financial regulations
. Prepare customer audits responses for client banks, including
the creation of action plans with accurate recommendations
within specified deadlines
. Conduct inventory counts and inspections on designated
facilities, including all financial and procedural operations
. Analyze, monitor and evaluate departmental data to ensure
policies and procedures are followed, including organizational
risks and controls
. Act as the liaison between customers, facilities and other
internal departments
. Participate in the redesign of the organization's audit program
and related working tools
. Support and provide necessary training to organizational
operations
. Initiate and complete projects related to process optimization
and improvement
. Document, report and remediate organizational policy and
procedural infractions and inconsistencies to ensure
organization-wide adherence and compliance.
Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Compliance Specialist
03/2014 - 6/2014 Regent Bank, Davie, FL
. Provide Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) risk rating evaluation for
business customer base though intensive research and
investigation
. Analyze customer profile information, financial activity and
transactions for unusual and/or suspicious behavior
. Review alert and investigation actions triggered by account
activity and transactions
. Identify, investigate and correct BSA/AML compliance risks
. Ensure staff compliance to account opening and maintenance
policies and controls
. Communicate concerns and risk findings to staff and BSA officers
for immediate attention
. Compile findings and customer relationship assessments to
provide a low, moderate or high risk rating, determined by the
use of a risk rated matrix
Teller Operations Specialist
02/2012- 01/2014 Bank of America, Fort Lauderdale, FL
. Reserve cash custodian; Responsible for controlling and
maintaining the banking centers central cash supply in excess of
$500,000.
. Coordinated staff scheduling and time keeping adherence and
compliance.
. Oversaw service and operations within the banking center.
. Interacted with customers to uncover and satisfy financial
needs.
. Focused on developing leadership skills, coaching ability, and
driving customer delight.
. Played a critical role in assisting the banking center achieve
customer relationship goals and sales excellence
. Managed teller staff and coordinated day-to-day activities.
. Minimized potential risk to the financial institution and
consumers.
. Organized and facilitated team events, volunteer and social
activities.
. Operational leader responsible for compliance training, coaching
and adherence to internal controls
Assistant Manager Associate - Consumer Banking
07/2010- 02/2012 Bank of America, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Participant in the Assistant Manager Associate Development Program. This
program provides participants with challenging assignments in multiple
functional areas within the banking center on a rotational basis,
consisting of 5 rotations, with permanent assignment thereafter.
. Responsible for assisting and supporting the Banking Center
Manager in managing the day-to-day aspect of running the banking
center and leading a team to create a quality banking experience
for customers.
. Assisted with managing resource management, identifying and
minimizing risk, operational excellence, managing partnerships,
associate development and proficiency, building and retaining
customer relationships, in an effort to meet and exceed
performance targets.
. Supervised and coach teammates on the proper execution of
banking center key plays while role-modeling the desired
behaviors and skills to ensure a consistent positive customer
experience through the eyes of the customer.
. Acted as the primary associate to greet customers, directing
them to the appropriate areas of the bank and ensuring the
customer's needs are met.
Member Services Representative
04/2010- 07/2010 YMCA of Greater Hollywood, Hollywood, FL
. Ensured that all activities were properly organized and
integrated throughout the facility and during scheduled events.
. Maintained working knowledge of all YMCA programs and events to
ensure quality, and meaningful interactions with guests.
. Appropriately resolved and communicated member complaints to
appropriate departments and managers to ensure superior customer
service.
Product Development & Implementation Intern
05/2009- 08/2009 UnitedHealth Group, Miramar, FL
. Worked with development team to produce and maintain plan codes
& products.
. Organized & maintained excel records of product codes,
resources, & business analyses.
. Assessed industry & local challenges facing UnitedHealth Group &
recommend possible implementations.
. Worked with interns & professionals across the country to
organize and present final presentations.
. Completed UnitedHealth Group & Inroads Objectives.
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Intern - Pratt Division
05/2008-08/2008 Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, Orlando, FL
. Built and maintained strategic customer relationships to influence
consistent physician prescribing habits of Lipitor and Caduet in an
effort to drive territory sales growth
. Called on long term care facilities within assigned
territory/assessed possible business opportunities & growth
potential
. Promoted Pfizer's ethical product line in a specific sales
territory; presenting products to facility administrators.
. Observed multiple presentations to doctors and pharmacists
alongside seasoned Pharmaceutical representatives.
. Built relationships and rapport with healthcare professionals to
ensure the deliverance of superior customer value.
. Presented a final project assessing the research findings and
observations made throughout the internship.
VOLUNTEER WORK & AFFILIATIONS
. Alpha Kappa Psi, Professional Business Fraternity, Inc.
. Financial Literacy Education volunteer/facilitator
. Certified Guardian Ad Litem
. Florida A & M University Broward County Alumni Chapter
Member/Recording Secretary