Project Manager

• Aug 2021 - Present

Financial Controls & Oversight Consultant / Operational Risk Consultant IV

• Aug 2016 - Aug 2021

• Evaluate IT control environment to ensure financial technology and services exceed customer expectations and provide meaningful financial resources through on-going assessment, analysis, and testing, and financial, risk, and regulatory reporting • Develop and maintain data analytic routines and visualizations in ACL, SAS, and Tableau for data analysis of System of Record data for federal regulatory compliance• Analyze complex data from flat files, relational databases, and mainframe systems and provide data analytic packages in user-friendly formats to business partners • Review internal business processes related to controls within the COSO framework and provide data analytic solutions to fit needs of multiple functional groups within Wells Fargo • Collaborate cross-functionally on a variety of initiatives aimed at developing new functionalities to automate manual processes• Led a project for the creation and implementation of the Data Analytics Services Center of Excellence including analysis of processes, development of documentation, and evaluation and implementation of systems of record• Serve as the subject matter expert on legacy processes and procedures, providing guidance and direction to team members • Provide data for monthly and quarterly reporting cycles that supports regulatory reporting functions • Served as the Certified Business Continuity Administrator for the Enterprise Business Continuity Plan including the development, implementation, and testing of continuity plans and emergency response for the business group • Completed over 20 hours of in-depth continuity planning, plan development, and crisis response training

Worldwide Risk Evaluation Manager

• Oct 2014 - Aug 2016

• Promoted to managerial position while maintaining coordinator responsibilities based on demonstrated project management abilities and commitment to company • Led a cross-functional project team to scope, source, develop, and implement a universal quality management software (QMS) system, resulting in centralization of quality data, transparency and ease of data access, increased efficiency, and cost savings across nine global business units • Negotiated and managed a multi-hundred thousand dollar budget for acquisition and implementation of project • Developed and delivered training on new QMS system to global stakeholders including executives, managers, and leaders from 11 businesses across eight countries• Established a global working group for the universal harmonization of raw material standards in order to deduplicate testing, share testing information, and increase efficiency and cost savings

Worldwide Risk Evaluation Coordinator

• Apr 2014 - Oct 2014

• Managed a global portfolio of raw material risk assessments and global supplier approval processes including assessing quality control results, compiling and revising RMRA results, evaluating regulatory standards, and reviewing supplier audits • Monitored state, federal, and international regulations continuously to ensure compliance with food/feed, safety, and environmental regulations• Harmonized, improved, and implemented global quality assurance processes to reduce duplicity and improve efficiency across four manufacturing sites, resulting in significant time and fiscal savings • Supervised, trained, and evaluated a team of two quality assurance professionals, ensuring performance aligned with job responsibilities and goals

Regulatory Affairs Manager I

• Aug 2013 - Apr 2014

• Managed a confidential formula portfolio in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) environment• Evaluated and interpreted domestic and international regulations for compliance regularly to ensure seamless execution of business practices and products • Reviewed internal and public-facing scientific and marketing literature for compliance with corporate policy and regulation• Compiled and filed regulatory dossiers in North and Central America, ensuring accurate information, documentation, and labeling for product registration

Worldwide Quality Assurance Internal Auditor

• Dec 2011 - Aug 2013

• Developed and implemented the Worldwide Quality Assurance Internal Audit Program to provide assurance to corporate and business unit executives on quality, regulatory, and manufacturing operations• Audited laboratory and manufacturing environment to ensure compliance with regulation and policy• Performed risk-based quality and safety audits in global manufacturing and laboratory facilities• Designed Oracle Interactive Reporting reports from large enterprise resource planning system datasets• Completed special assignments including financial-operations audits and international project management assignments

Interim Project Manager

• Aug 2012 - Oct 2012

• Selected to serve as project manager and tasked with assessing projects, improving timeliness, and stabilizing customer service in order to retain existing customers • Established meaningful relationships with global customers by providing systemic project reviews and renegotiating terms • Developed and implemented a project tracking system using databases and scorecards to improve project timeliness • Transitioned data exchange from email to a content management database allowing for a secured method of data exchange, increased ease of transferring data, application of workflows, and automation of process steps• Improved project timeliness from 95% past-due to 75% on-time deliverables

Quality Control Chemist

• Apr 2011 - Dec 2011

• Handled testing of colorant on finished goods in a batch processing environment, ensuring customers consistently received a superior product • Analyzed issues in colorant testing, implemented corrective and proactive actions, and established quality parameters • Completed research and development projects including developing internal standard formulas and originating new formulas• Led support staff for in-plant scale-up of research and development projects by providing on-going direction and training • Monitored quality of incoming raw materials and communicated concerns immediately to management

Environmental Specialist I

• Jul 2010 - Apr 2011

• Responsible for packaging, labeling and transporting hazardous waste throughout IA/WI/NE• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certified• Extensive DOT Hazmat and IATA training • Responsible for packaging, labeling and transporting hazardous waste throughout IA/WI/NE• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certified• Extensive DOT Hazmat and IATA training

Emergency Services Dispatcher & Dispatch Trainer

• Dec 2005 - May 2010

• Answered emergency and non-emergency phone calls and provided assistance in emergency and non-emergency situations• Monitored and transmitted radio traffic to officers during routine and emergency situations• Maintained an alert and level disposition in a high stress environment• Maintained confidentiality of highly sensitive information and files• Trained new dispatchers in a hands-on environment• Developed training materials (training manual and SharePoint environment) for all new-hire dispatchers

Clerk

• Nov 2003 - Dec 2005

Responsible for counting and depositing cash and checks from daily sales, opening and closing the retailstore, customer service, running a cash register, general store cleanliness and light maintenance. Responsible for counting and depositing cash and checks from daily sales, opening and closing the retailstore, customer service, running a cash register, general store cleanliness and light maintenance.

Acidulants Research & Development Intern

• Jan 2003 - May 2003

Worked with HPLC citric acid/dextrose standards during long-term low temperature storage. Duties included preparation of fresh standards, comparative analysis against stored standards and extensive usage of HP automated HPLC units. Worked with HPLC citric acid/dextrose standards during long-term low temperature storage. Duties included preparation of fresh standards, comparative analysis against stored standards and extensive usage of HP automated HPLC units.