NextEra Energy, Inc.

Director of Internal Audit

Contemporary Compliance

Delivers expert consulting on Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program implementation
Conducts ERM workshops for clients, both in-person and virtually
Provides strategic guidance to teams initiating compliance or audit analytics programs
Consults on Board of Directors reporting strategies for compliance programs
Engages in collaborative thought leadership with the Institute of Internal Auditors through active membership in the Content Advisory Committee.
Authors pieces on compliance and audit at contemporarycompliance.com/blog

Independent Consultant

Oyster®

Developed and implemented a comprehensive compliance program tailored to the unique needs and challenges of a global SaaS startup operating across multiple countries and jurisdictions.
Successfully obtained SOC 2 Type 2 compliance within the second year of the startup's operation, demonstrating the company's commitment to best-in-class security, privacy, and compliance practices.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate compliance risks related to data privacy, cybersecurity, and other regulatory requirements specific to the SaaS industry.
Designed and managed a scalable and efficient compliance infrastructure, including technology and tools, to monitor and ensure adherence to laws, regulations, and company policies.
Established and maintained strong internal relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and cooperation in building processes with compliance by design.
Developed and delivered tailored compliance training and education programs for employees at all levels, fostering a culture of compliance and ethical business conduct.
Led the company's efforts to maintain key certifications and accreditations, such as SOC 2 Type and B corp demonstrating a commitment to best-in-class compliance practices.
Managed a team of compliance professionals, fostering a collaborative environment and providing ongoing mentorship, guidance, and growth opportunities.
Served as a trusted advisor to business partners and clients, providing expert guidance on compliance matters and ensuring customer trust in the company's products and services.
Implemented a risk-based approach to compliance auditing and monitoring, focusing on high-impact areas and potential vulnerabilities.

Director Of Compliance

University of Miami Health System

Developed and maintained a comprehensive framework for an evidence-based compliance approach for the UHealth Compliance Department, covering billing, education, regulatory, and privacy compliance areas at the university's three hospitals, which included over 1500 physicians.
Led successful process reengineering and implementation of Billing Compliance and Regulatory Compliance software solutions.
Performed oversight and monitoring functions for compliance initiatives, including tracking and trending of Corrective and Preventative Action Plans to achieve adherence to laws, regulatory requirements, and policies and procedures.
Acted as a trusted partner to senior leaders, building confidence in data collection, accuracy in reporting, and the ability to translate the understanding of data through visual storytelling.
Interpreted Corporate Integrity Agreement (CIA) requirements to prepare comprehensive responses regarding the effectiveness of the compliance program.
Designed and implemented reporting infrastructure to analyze outcomes and identify trends.
Led the preparation of reporting to management, Board of Directors, Board of Trustees, governing bodies, and other external/governmental reporting.
Acted as the change agent driving the cultural shift toward data-driven decision-making and agile delivery against critical priorities.

Director of Compliance / Program Monitoring and Analytics

Assessed, challenged, and reported enterprise risk issues and exposures to senior management, Executive Risk Committee, and BOD Audit Committee at class I railroad with 25k employees
Successfully navigated through complex systems, ambiguity, and managed multiple project assignments as well as interacted with subject matter experts to understand how internal processes address specific risks
Managed and executed compliance, operational and IT audits.
Prepared audit reports, documented audit scope, procedures, findings and recommendations. Managed work requirements and budget to meet assigned initiatives
Interpreted the significance of audit findings, concluded on findings and made practical recommendations
Experience and knowledge of IT governance frameworks (COSO, NIST, CIS, SOX ITGC)
Assessed new changes to existing processes to identify compliance, operational and other risks before launch and recommend improvements.
Communicated and educated process owners across all levels on the importance of controls, an effective control environment and continuous process improvement

Audit / Enterprise Risk Management

PACE Center for Girls

Created compliance program framework and responsible for the successful direction and execution of regulatory and operational compliance programs across 20 locations statewide
Proactively identified, coordinated and executes strategic multi-departmental initiatives, influencing company leadership to ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies
Led corporate compliance team responsible for monitoring contractual requirements and assisted business partners with developing and implementing compliance initiatives
Streamlined business processes enabling employees to focus on key priorities and policy adherence, while delivering outstanding services to PACE students
Directed the creation and implementation of policies and procedures to promote and reinforce a culture of ethical business conduct, principles and practices
Met with state regulators, to provide overview of compliance program development, to discuss risks, and to respond to audit inquiries
Periodically reported the company's state of compliance to the Board of Directors, senior management, and other stakeholders; communicated Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and program effectiveness

Director of Compliance

Healogics, Inc.

Built out company's corporate compliance program based on The Seven Fundamental Elements of an Effective Compliance Program across 800 wound care centers nation-wide
Directed the development and implementation of associated policies and procedures in order to promote and reinforce a culture of ethical business conduct, principles and practices
Drove an approach that focuses on collaboration by networking with the business as well as openly communicating and engaging with key stakeholders 
Identified potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk for the company and collaborated with functional leaders to strengthen company's practices as appropriate, to mitigate risk
Prepared periodic reports for members of senior management, the board and other stakeholders, regarding the company's compliance efforts, risks and effectiveness of the program
Promoted employee awareness of the compliance program across Healogics through online and in-person training, regular employee communications, maintaining content on the company intranet, and creation of company-specific training 
Experienced in conducting compliance-related investigations through the full life-cycle (intake, investigation, resolution, summary report)
Provided leadership, vision and direction to the team, including accountability for decisions. This includes performance management, coaching, conflict resolution, motivating and engaging

Managed internal compliance and regulatory compliance initiatives and projects. Developed detailed project plans; gathered project requirements, documented project critical path milestones and objectives
Analyzed results of investigations and internal audits to identify compliance deficiencies, issues and associated remedial measures
Supported and participated in a conduct of the annual organizational compliance risk assessment
Oversaw and supported field personnel in development of compliance specific remediation plans. Reviewed remediation plans for sufficiency and viability and made recommendations for resolutions
Tracked multiple remediation plans simultaneously and drove them to timely completion, monitored progress of action items and specific deliverables, due dates and accountabilities

Compliance Program Manager

Financial Analyst

HR Specialist

Target

Operations Group Leader

Penn State University

Research Assistant

Leveraging multi-industry experience to foster growth and excellence via strategic initiatives and process reengineering in audit and compliance. Check out my thoughts on compliance and audit at 🔗https://contemporarycompliance.com/blog

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