Experience

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  Fidelity National Financial

  • Glendale, CA

  • Audt Services Southwest Director, VP

    • 2000 - Present
    • Glendale, CA

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  Chciago Title

  • Pasadena, CA

  • Audit Manager, VP

    • 1988 - 2000
    • Pasadena, CA

    Responsible for the Management and Direction of the Audit Department for Southwest territory (42% of Company operations) encompassing comprehensive financial and operational audits as well as external audit assistance. Supervising staff of 7 professionals.I am a dedicated professional, highly motivated toward goal achievement with strong technical and interpersonal skills. I am self-motivated and dependable and possess strong verbal and written presentation skills.Accomplishments:*Built effective West Coast Audit Department from scratch while learning new industry.*Developed/completed risk assessment model and risk based audit plan.*Developed/implemented audit plan assuring Company assets are safeguarded from loss by fraud or error.*Developed and monitored financial budget to ensure costs are properly controlled.*Establishing and nurturing strong interpersonal professional relationships with Clients and Management.*Positive leadership of Audit function resulting in high morale, team spirit, and highly qualified staff.*Implementation of a "win-win" attitude with Clients by stressing common ground and control benefits.*Flexible Management style to adapt to changing needs of organization.*Partnering with Clients to benefit Company goals.

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  Gibraltor Savings and Loan

  • North Hollwood, CA

  • Corporate Audit Supervisor

    • 1983 - 1988
    • North Hollwood, CA

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  Deloitte & Touche

  • Audit Senior

    • Aug 1980 - 1983