North Carolina High Point

TARA M HALL

*** ********** ** • HIGH POINT, North Carolina 27260

336-***-****• ************@*****.***

Summary Qualification

Decades of extensive IT expertise spanning Infrastructure, Programming, IT Audit, and Data Governance, grounded in a robust foundation of Application Development and Systems Analysis. Proven proficiency in orchestrating tasks, setting priorities, and functioning effectively under intense pressure to consistently hit targets and milestones. Skilled at fostering cohesion and understanding between technical and non-technical stakeholders, facilitating consensus-building, and addressing concerns or issues that may arise.

Education

University of Phoenix (Charlotte, NC), Phoenix, Arizona

Master of Business Administration, November 2012 – May 2014

Management & Strategic Business Planning

High Point University, High Point, North Carolina

Bachelor of Science, August 2000 – May 2005 - Computerized Information Systems

Professional Experience

VF Corporation., Greensboro, North Carolina

Directory Governance Manager, March 2019 – Present

Write process and procedure documentation to establish a robust Directory Governance framework.

Create comprehensive, step-by-step training videos detailing the implementation of these processes for ease of understanding.

Develop and enforce standards for automated reconciliation processes, focusing on user access to Financially Significant Applications (FSA).

Shift the frequency of Reconciliation reports from a monthly to a weekly basis to enhance monitoring and accuracy for user provisioning and entitlements to FSA.

Formulate guidelines for the consistent reception and handling of weekly FSA applications files.

Collaborate with third-party vendors to design and implement a validation process for FSA access authorization, adhering to stringent Sarbanes-Oxley Act (IT SOX) requirements.

Ongoingly supervise and manage Directory Governance staff to maintain adherence to SOX standards and ensure timely completion of deadlines.

Ensure all processes within the IAM (Identity and Access Management) Systems are aligned with SOX compliance, from application to entitlement level evaluating risk levels.

Lead and manage the Orphan account resolution process within the IAM framework to maintain a clean and secure environment ensure that every account has a human attached.

Collaborate closely with the application Ingress team to align all FSA and Non-FSA applications with the company's standard IAM policies for seamless integration to the IAM system.

Craft knowledge base articles to serve as a reference for the organization's staff, promoting awareness and best practices utilizing real user case scenarios.

Facilitate the collaboration between internal Compliance teams and external Auditors for thorough testing and optimization of SOX controls within the IAM Systems and Data Governance weekly processes.

Assume project management responsibilities for the transition of Directory Governance procedures to a third-party service provider.

Conduct thorough testing for the provisioning of access rights to FSA applications to guarantee proper functioning and adherence to SOX regulations.

Develop case scenarios that show how users will interact with the system for newly integrated systems.

Evaluate the existing data to identify and correct any inaccuracies or errors present.

Prepare and manage quarterly audits focused on provisioning and risk, as well as conduct thorough assessments of Active Directory group configurations to ensure compliance and security expectations are adhered to company standards.

ISACA RTC Chapter., Raleigh, North Carolina

Vice President of Membership, June 2022 – June 2023

Monthly compilation of new Chapter membership data

Collaborate with the Marketing Vice President to enhance Chapter membership growth.

Generate comprehensive reports encompassing current, renewed, and new members on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis.

Ernst & Young., Raleigh, North Carolina

Senior Client Servicing IT Risk Auditor, September 2018 – January 2019

Execute Sarbanes-Oxley Act (IT SOX) audits focusing on Automated, Independent, and Reliance Controls.

Consult with Deloitte, an external audit firm, concerning the management of control processes for external clientele.

Conduct comprehensive IT Independent Control Audits.

Compile, create, and scrutinize work papers for a diverse range of external organizational units.

XPO Logistics, Inc., High Point, North Carolina

IT Auditor II, October 2014 – July 2018

Conducted a comprehensive annual IT Risk Assessment across the entire organization.

Performs a diverse range of IT SOX audits encompassing UNIX systems, Active Directory, and Kronos applications.

Conducts IT audits in compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (IT SOX)

Utilizes Teammate to create and manage electronic work papers efficiently.

Consults with external audit organizations, namely KPMG and PwC, to ensure robust control mechanisms for both internal and external stakeholders.

Compiles and delivers reports and presentations to top-tier management, outlining strategic recommendations to mitigate identified risks.

Conducts ISO/IEC 20000 and 27001 audits for external clientele to uphold service and information security standards.

Automated the IT Risk Assessment procedure, transitioning from a manual documentation approach to a more streamlined system.

Spearheaded a restructuring initiative for company-wide IT Risk Assessment Training, tailored to various professional levels including non-managerial staff and C-level leadership.

Bahnson an EMCOR Company, Winston Salem, North Carolina

Senior Information Systems Analyst, November 2006 – October 2014

Executed/Delivered evidence for Third-Party SOX audits conducted by Dixon Hughes Goodman, an external audit firm.

Served as the primary decision-maker for selecting and establishing hardware standards across the company.

Facilitated comprehensive training sessions on multiple IT platforms, catering to the needs of the entire workforce.

Held the roles of Active Directory and Domino IDM Administrator, ensuring secure and efficient identity management.

Functioned as the key point of contact for overseeing all IT vendor contracts and negotiations.

Played an instrumental role in addressing and resolving IT-related challenges during the transition from a private to a public entity.

Provided end-to-end support to an extensive user base of over five hundred individuals, both in-person and remotely.

Offered specialized one-on-one IT assistance to top-tier management, including C-level executives.

Express Personnel, Greensboro, North Carolina

Contractor (Telecommute), May 2006 – November 2006

Modify application interfaces for data processing using SQL and Oracle for varies consumers.

Prymak, LLC, Greensboro, North Carolina

Application Developer, October 2005 – May 2006

Developed/Executed third-party interfaces employing Pervasive Data Integrator for seamless data connectivity.

Designed and implemented tailored loan applications, user-friendly screens, and comprehensive reports to enhance loan management processes for banking systems.

Conducted thorough testing and created detailed documentation to ensure software reliability and usability for Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac lending applications approval system.

Identified and addressed application-related challenges to improve system performance and user experience.

Offered comprehensive client support, including facilitating requirements definition, conducting in-depth analysis, designing solutions, executing rigorous testing, preparing comprehensive documentation, and delivering effective user training sessions.

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