Illinois State University

Accounting, Accounting

1982 - 1986

Contract Consultant

Eliassen Group

Feb 2023 - present

Provide Wells Fargo with global financial and regulatory compliance and control services, along with... internal audit services. More specifically, provide assistance with reviews of major compliance requirements (MCR) forming the foundation for Evidence Based Control Evaluations (EBCE).read more

Chief Internal Auditor

Illinois Emergency Management Agency

Jul 2022 - Feb 2023

Led the internal audit function. Executed the current annual audit plan and created new audit plans... with management input and advice, conducted risk assessments for each audit engagement and the annual IEMA risk assessment, executed audit engagements from the planning stage to report issuance, and performed audit engagement follow-ups, was responsible for analyzing data, and performed special projects as requested by Senior Management. Interfaced with division chiefs regularly and as needed. Also, used Microsoft Office 365 in the performance of duties and responsibilities. Additionally, I was responsible for building strong business relationships.read more

Director, Internal Audit

Board of Water and Light

Jul 2019 - Jul 2021

• Led the internal audit function, including creation and execution of a budget and accountability. ... • Supervised one auditor, mentored, and developed my team; evaluated work performance; provided leadership and vision to the organization. I also focused on continuous improvement within the internal audit function. • Directed, led, conducted, and coordinated all business process and compliance audits of all operations, fraud examinations, investigations, enterprise, and fraud risk assessments, including the identification of key risks and key controls, analyzing data, and other Senior Management requests and special projects, along with travel. • Assisted management with the development of process policies and procedures, while being flexible and sensitive to operations. In addition, I assisted with establishing internal controls, governance, corporate and regulatory compliance, and best practices and assisted with helping to solve problems. • Established effective working relationships and partnerships at all levels throughout the organization with a variety of stakeholders and business leaders, including consulting. • Extensive use of Microsoft Office 365 was included in the performance of duties and responsibilities.    Major accomplishments:  Advocate for Internal Audit.  Obtained certification as a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).  Implementation of a new audit management system (cloud based)  Identified improvements within the PCard Process  Identified security improvements within the company’s network through an IT audit of Active Directory  Led an Information Systems audit on Cybersecurity contracted with BDO to execute the work  Improved the established organization-wide risk assessment process and helped to improve risk management  Additionally, I was responsible for building strong business relationships and providing executive management.read more