Internal Audit It Compliance
Resume:
Employment history
Lead IT Assurance & Advisory Specialist Oct 2017 - Present
GM Financial at Arlington TX
Sr. IT Compliance Analyst Jul 2015 - Oct 2017
GM Financial at Arlington TX
• Led a team of analysts to build a results-driven, customer-focused IT Compliance Department to meet GM standards of excellence
• Performed risk assessments and testing to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, company policies, and other requirements
• Served on the Servicing System Project (SSP) Committee as IT Compliance SME and FIS liaison during GMF's financial system migration
SOX Business Process Engineer Dec 2013 - Jun 2015
Digital Realty at Dallas TX
• Formalized a comprehensive Sarbanes-Oxley IT control framework to ensure regulatory compliance
• Gathered evidence, performed testing, and collaborated with outsourced internal auditors, process owners, and IT leadership to develop substantive and effective corrective action Gwendolyn
Veasey
Lead IT Assurance & Advisory Specialist
Lead IT Assurance & Advisory Specialist with over 18 years of extensive expertise in IT governance, risk, and compliance. Demonstrates proficiency in designing continuous monitoring systems and developing comprehensive risk frameworks, with a strong emphasis on identity and access management and business-process control integration. Adept at leveraging data analytics and AI service delivery to enhance operational efficiency and achieve strategic objectives.
9400 Western Trail, Irving, US, 75063
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Designed continuous monitoring for 650+ systems, ensuring full coverage and operational efficiency. Developed GM's sole list of 55,000+ roles, enhancing system access clarity. Implemented metrics for management to track failures and trends effectively. Designed a risk framework improving compliance and identifying vulnerabilities. Created comprehensive reporting tools, enabling proactive issue resolution. Streamlined reporting processes for system failures, resulting in faster response times and reduced downtime across critical applications.
Internal Auditor III Jun 2013 - Dec 2013
Fannie Mae at Dallas TX
• Performed risk assessments, created audit plans, designed test procedures, and reported results for integrated internal audits
• Developed and delivered audit-related presentations and risk management reports to executive leadership and the audit committee
SOX Champion Aug 2011 - Jun 2013
FedEx Office at Dallas TX
• Managed comprehensive framework of 70+ financial controls across multiple departments for SOX financial reporting, including walkthroughs, testing, reporting, and monitoring corrective action
• Led GRC initiative to digitize and automate legacy risk management reporting for FedEx Office, customized access configurations for staff to submit evidence more efficiently with fewer dedicated resources Sr. Internal Auditor Jan 2009 - Aug 2011
AT&T at Plano TX
• Led multiple integrated audits covering nearly all areas of the business including finance, information technology, operations, regulatory compliance, infrastructure, and brand management
• Presented audit findings and recommendations to senior management, effectively communicating complex issues and promoting informed decision-making.
Staff Auditor Dec 2007 - Jan 2009
AT&T at Plano TX
• Prepared detailed audit reports highlighting key findings and recommendations for improving internal controls and reducing risk
• Received the AT&T Key Contributor Award by the Director of Internal Audit and promoted to senior with lead auditor responsibilities
Education
Post-graduate professional certification Sep 2025 - Dec 2025 University of Texas at Austin at Austin, TX
Generative AI for Business Applications
IIA endorsed post-graduate certification in internal audit Dec 2007 - Aug 2009 University of Texas at Dallas at Dallas, TX
Internal Audit Education Partnership, 4.0 GPA
Master of Public Administration Aug 2005 - May 2007 Northern Illinois University at DeKalb, IL
Academic Achievement Award (Class Valedictorian), Distinguished Manuscript & Presidential Outstanding Women Student awards Bachelor of Science, Public Affairs Jan 2001 - May 2005 University of Texas at Dallas at Dallas, TX
Magna Cum Laude (3.8 GPA)
Skills
Mitigation Strategies Assurance Services
Financial Reporting IT & Finance SOX / SOC
Internal Audit & Compliance Identity Access Management State & Federal Examinations CM Design / Implementation Policy Writing / Documentation Data Analytics
Program / Process Improvement Enterprise Risk & Analysis Communication Leadership & Training
Agile Framework Corrective Action
Critical Thinking Innovation
MS Azure AI Service Delivery
Generative AI Machine Learning
Oracle Deep Learning
Agentic AI GRC Development
SailPoint ServiceNow
Power BI MS Collaboration Tools
IT Infrastructure Data Centers
Salesforce Active Directory
MS Office Excel
Process Flows Planview
SaaS PaaS
IaaS Cloud Computing
Strategic Planning / Forecasting
Links
References
Mac Salas
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Terri Lovato
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Ida McKinley
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Cummins, Inc GM Financial
Cummins, Inc
Additional information
Academic Achievement
Awards
• Academic Achievement Award (Class Valedictorian)
• Distinguished Manuscript & Presidential Outstanding Women Student awards Key Contributor
Recipient of 2009 AT&T’s $10,000 annual Key Contributor Award Internships
Technical Writer / Research Intern Jun 2003 - Dec 2003 National Center for Policy Analysis at Dallas
Management Intern / Interim Asst to City Manager Jan 2006 - May 2007 City of Evanston, Illinois at Evanston
First graduate intern ever appointed by City Council to fill a vacancy as Interim Assistant to the City Manager, Julia Carroll Identified errors in the city’s FY 2006 general budget as a management intern, saving residents over $400,000
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