
Senior Compliance Specialist at Michaels Stores
Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Senior Compliance Specialist at Michaels Stores
Dallas/Fort Worth Area
I joined Michaels Arts and Crafts Store in April 2009. I currently plan and participate in SOX compliance testing, review internal controls to ensure adequate coverage, and ensure financial statements are accurately stated.
I became a Certified Fraud Examiner in 2004. Since that time I have conducted several investigations, prepared litigation, and testified as an expert witness.
fraud, audit, auditing, accounting, forensic accounting, process improvement, criminal investigations, security, ATMs, cash logistics, reconciliation of accounts.
(Privately Held; MIK; Retail industry)
March 2009 — Present (9 months)
Plan and participate in SOX compliance testing.
Review internal controls to ensure adequate coverage.
Conduct interviews and compile officer disclosure statements.
Test controls to ensure financial statements are accurately stated.
(Transportation/Trucking/Railroad industry)
April 2007 — March 2009 (2 years )
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; BCO; Transportation/Trucking/Railroad industry)
February 2004 — April 2007 (3 years 3 months)
•Managed 7 cash centers with over 100 employees in various locations around the country
•Developed a Cash Reconciliation and Audit Department of 8 people
•Resolved outstanding legal issues
•Participated in fraud investigations and discrepancy resolution
•Coordinated planning for Cash Center expansion including lean manufacturing
•Increased productivity and reduced cost by eliminating bottlenecks
•Coordinated efforts with the UK banks and ATM customers to reduce the cost of cash for the customer.
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; BCO; Transportation/Trucking/Railroad industry)
August 2002 — February 2004 (1 year 7 months)
•Lead and performed operational audits in most US branch locations
•Conducted forensic accounting reconciliations with positive results
•Developed new audit procedures and programs
BA , Accounting , 1997 — 2002
fraud investigations, process improvement, cash logistics, asset protection, ATMs, investing, digital photography, community theater, professional networking, international travel, gourmet cooking, architectural history, detective novels, ballroom, swing, and country dancing.
Certified Fraud Examiner