Experience

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  First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union

  • Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States

  • VP Internal Audit

    • Aug 2021 - Present
    • Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States

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  RKL LLP

  • Greater Philadelphia Area

  • Principal

    • Oct 2016 - May 2021
    • Greater Philadelphia Area

    High-energy, proven audit leader responsible for providing internal audit, compliance and consulting services to banks and credit unions. My extensive experience as an audit leader included managing and training internal audit staff, developing audit programs, fostering client relationships, interacting with senior management and board members, and ensuring quality client service. My analytical and problem-solving skills allowed me to act as a trusted advisor to my clients and retain client relationships for many years. I have successfully overseen audits for ten plus clients at any point in time. My broad experience ranges from performing risk assessments, analyzing complex processes, advising on risk management, assessing risk and controls, and identifying mitigating controls, to developing and providing enterprise risk management training and performing BSA and OFAC risk assessments.In addition to my professional experience, I hold an MBA in Finance and CFSA certification, possess strong project management skills, and have a strong working knowledge of financial institutions operations, regulatory compliance, and the SOX and COSO frameworks. As well as being an ethical leader with strong business acumen, I excel at people management, communication, and conflict resolution.In addition, I enjoy being an active member in professional organizations such as Financial Managers Society, Insured Financial Institutions, and Delaware Valley Credit Union Executive Society. These organizations not only provide continuous learning, but also opportunities to listen to current concerns in the industry and respond to those concerns through client service. Outside of work I am a volunteer Board member for the Elfreth's Alley Association in Philadelphia's historic district.

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  GTM Risk Management

  • Greater Philadelphia Area

  • Principal

    • Apr 2008 - Sep 2016
    • Greater Philadelphia Area

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  Accume Partners

  • Greater Philadelphia Area

  • Director

    • Nov 1994 - Mar 2008
    • Greater Philadelphia Area

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  Independence Bancorp

  • Perkasie, PA

  • Senior Audit Manager

    • Jul 1987 - Sep 1994
    • Perkasie, PA

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  Mellon Bank East

  • Greater Philadelphia Area

  • Senior Auditor

    • 1984 - 1987
    • Greater Philadelphia Area