Experience

Sonder Inc.

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief Accounting Officer

  • Oct 2023 - Present

  In my role with Sonder, I lead all accounting functions, including financial reporting and controls, as well as taxation.



Kennesaw State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Instructor of Accounting (Adjunct)

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  Kennesaw, Georgia, United States I teach managerial accounting and mentor students interested in pursuing a career in business.



BlueLinx Corporation

• United States
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vice-President & Chief Accounting Officer

  • Mar 2022 - Aug 2023

  Marietta, Georgia, United States In my role, I led BlueLinx’s record to report functions including: financial reporting and consolidations, SEC reporting, financial systems, corporate tax, internal controls and enterprise risk management.

• Senior Director of Accounting & Corporate Controller

  • Jan 2021 - Mar 2022

  Marietta, Georgia, United States I led BlueLinx’s controllership organization which includes our financial systems, inventory and gross margin accounting, financial accounting, corporate tax, external (SEC) reporting, internal controls and enterprise risk management teams.

• Director of Accounting & Corporate Controller

  • May 2020 - Jan 2021

  Atlanta Metropolitan Area I led BlueLinx’s controllership organization which includes our master data, financial systems, inventory and gross margin accounting, financial and external (SEC) reporting, internal controls and enterprise risk management teams.

• Director of Internal Audit & Enterprise Risk Management (CAE)

  • Apr 2019 - May 2020

  Atlanta, Georgia As BlueLinx's Chief Auditor, I led the Company's internal audit and enterprise risk management programs. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, BlueLinx, is a leading distributor of building products in North America. Employing over 1,500 people, BlueLinx offers thousands of products from suppliers all over the world to service over 10,000 customers nationwide, including dealers, industrial manufacturers, manufactured housing producers and home improvement retailers. The Company operates… Show more As BlueLinx's Chief Auditor, I led the Company's internal audit and enterprise risk management programs. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, BlueLinx, is a leading distributor of building products in North America. Employing over 1,500 people, BlueLinx offers thousands of products from suppliers all over the world to service over 10,000 customers nationwide, including dealers, industrial manufacturers, manufactured housing producers and home improvement retailers. The Company operates its distribution business through a vast network of distribution centers located throughout the U.S. BlueLinx is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BXC.



Abbott

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Manager, Internal Audit

  • Jun 2015 - Mar 2019

  Atlanta, Georgia As Senior Manager, my mission was to champion the global deliverance of comprehensive internal audit projects. I planned and executed strategic resource initiatives for departmental activities and coordinate key internal and external relationships. Additionally, I managed fieldwork activities, including: planning, test work, and project completion initiatives which extend to management discussions, remediation consulting, report preparation and distribution, and the ongoing review of… Show more As Senior Manager, my mission was to champion the global deliverance of comprehensive internal audit projects. I planned and executed strategic resource initiatives for departmental activities and coordinate key internal and external relationships. Additionally, I managed fieldwork activities, including: planning, test work, and project completion initiatives which extend to management discussions, remediation consulting, report preparation and distribution, and the ongoing review of management action plans. In my experience with Abbott, I led key initiatives related to the Company's ongoing compliance with key regulations, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Show less



Bowen Forensic

• Principal

  • Sep 2014 - Jun 2015

  Greater Atlanta Area As Managing Member & Sole Proprietor, I conceptualized and executed the establishment of the firm. My range of services included: forensic bookkeeping, general ledger accounting, and fraud examination services to various individuals, small businesses, corporate, and non-profit organizations in the Greater Atlanta area.



VION Investments

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager, Forensic Audit

  • Aug 2013 - May 2014

  Atlanta, Georgia As Manager of Forensic Audit, I directed and conducted buy-side forensic due diligence on investment targets to verify representations and provide leadership with greater comfort regarding potential new relationships.



KPMG US

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager - Risk Advisory, Forensic Services

  • Apr 2008 - Aug 2013

  Atlanta, Georgia As a Manager with KPMG's Atlanta office, I managed complex financial investigations and developed risk management programs for Fortune 500 clients with global footprints. I advised many of my clients, who were among the world's largest and most prestigious organizations, on issues raging from specialized financial accounting, complex regulatory requirements, internal controls, and fraud investigation.



Southern Company

• United States
• Utilities
• 700 & Above Employee

• Accountant, Internal Controls and Compliance, Georgia Power Company

  • Feb 2007 - Apr 2008

  Atlanta, Georgia As an Accountant working in Georgia Power's Internal Controls and Compliance organization, I assisted management in ongoing compliance efforts with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, including key initiatives related to financial risk assessment and disclosure controls and procedures.

• Accountant, Internal Controls and Compliance, Gulf Power Company

  • Jan 2006 - Feb 2007

  Pensacola, Floria As an Accountant working in Gulf Power's Internal Controls and Compliance organization, I assisted management in ongoing compliance efforts with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, including key initiatives related to the annual financial reporting risk assessment.



Brown, Thornton, Pacenta & Company, P.A.

• Staff Accountant

  • Jan 2005 - Jan 2006

  Pensacola, Florida As a Staff Accountant, I assisted in the execution of assurance, tax, and consulting engagements serving businesses and individuals in the greater Florida panhandle.