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BoeingSenior Corporate Investigator
Oct. 2020United States• Leads quality review and execution of Ethics and Business Conduct case management and investigations activities of complex nature.
• Leads development and implementation of data analysis in support of business partner engagements, ethics strategic initiatives, program improvements, and risk mitigation.
• Conducts complex investigations regarding suspected violations of company policies, code of conduct, local laws, governmental regulations, and expected behaviors.
• Gathers, analyzes data, and makes recommendations on operational improvements and risk mitigation.
• Leads developmental training programs, tools, and methodologies.
• Leads developmental and implementation of key Ethics initiatives.
• Achieved cost-savings by identifying processes which required remediation.
BoeingEthics Advisor, F.C.P.A. Program and Business Courtesies
Dec. 2019 - Oct. 2020•Managed Ethics and Business Conduct projects to include Business Courtesies transaction reviews, monitored applicable transactions, escalated significant matters, developed analytics and metric data.
• Prepared analytical and metric data for quarterly leadership report-outs and monthly reviews.
• Developed written processes, procedures, and guidance for Ethical and Business Conduct and Business Unit Focal.
• Served as focal for post-audit action items related to audit findings; developed corrective action plans and deliverables to address Findings.
• Identified opportunities to enhance the Anti- corruption program and regulatory processes to further prevent and mitigate risks.
• Developed written reports used for presentations and conducted training.
• Partnered with Ethics and Business Conduct, Government Operations and Boeing International focals, provided support to business partner engagements and Ethics and Compliance strategic initiatives.
• Oversaw Anti- Corruption Assessments and monitored risk assessments for Business Courtesies; reviewed and analyzed assessment results, provided direction to business unit risk area focals, and determined risk profiles.
• Resolved business courtesies post- assessment actions.
• Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
• Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
BoeingEnterprise Auditor Leadership Program
Apr. 2018 - Nov. 2019Greater St. Louis Area• Participated in the Enterprise Auditor Leadership Program designed to develop The Boeing Company's future business leaders.
• Partnered with business leaders to develop risk management processes and developed effective working relationships with technological and business management regarding audit areas.
• Partnered closely with the Audit Team Leaders to perform and develop audit planning, scoping of fieldwork and executed strategy.
• Assisted audit team members in the performance of internal audit fieldwork for audit areas assigned by audit management.
• Developed accurate and complete audit work papers, performed program procedures and documented work performed which adequately supported audit observations and documented work performed in accordance with COSO guidelines.
• Provided team support by reviewing audit work, provided technical knowledge and guidance, and assisted the direction of various audit procedures.
• Possessed strong analytical skills with the ability to dissect complex situations into manageable components, and ability to reach proper conclusions.
• Excellent team working capabilities and an ability to build strong business and team relationships.
• Ability to apply understanding of risk recognition in financial and operational processes with solid core analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn quickly, work independently, maintain professional skepticism, juggle multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
The Boeing Company - Office of General CounselInterim Chief of Staff, Ethics & Business Conduct
Jan. 2018 - Apr. 2018Greater St. Louis Area• Supported Ethics and Business Conduct Vice President and business leaders; lead Ethics projects and managed team priorities.
• Collaborated with Executive Leadership to develop and drive business operating rhythm, strategies, organizational goals, objectives, and initiatives.
• Defined and maintained the operating rhythm architecture conducive to running a healthy core business including coordination with cross- functional personnel to collaborate for key meetings and facilitation of executive level strategic meetings.
• Monitored business unit operational metrics regularly, understood factors contributing to performance, and provided recommendations for improvement, as necessary. Monitored and tracked portfolio of business unit projects, understood impact of each project to business, and communicated status.
• Utilized business acumen and operational knowledge to define operational metrics, determined targets for metrics that align to cost and schedule, and defined reporting requirements that align with business unit operating rhythm.
• Identified risk and opportunity potential and developed mitigation plans as part of risk management plan.
• Developed presentations and delivered progress reports to Executive Leadership.
• Organized Ethic and Business Conduct Leadership Team meeting agendas and facilitated virtual, on-site, and enterprise team meetings. Collaborated with Office of Internal Governance & Chief of Staff network and stakeholders in alignment to assigned tasks.
• Represented executive management for internal and external business interests.
The Boeing CompanyParalegal - Labor, Employment and Benefits
Jul. 2013 - Jan. 2018Greater St. Louis Area• Conducted trial preparatory interviews, determined relevant witnesses, prepared witness' statements, and gathered factual data, and developed exhibits in support of investigative and litigation matters.
• Partnered with Senior Counsel to develop legal reviews and analysis on matters involving Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Affirmative Action, Employee Corrective Actions (ECA), Alternative Dispute Resolutions (ADR), Department of Labor investigations, and National Labor Relations Board charges (NLRB).
• Partnered with Senior Counsel to support Core Petition Team to minimize external union influence and infiltration; partnered to support the “get out the vote” campaign; conducted managerial training and assessments for legal compliance to mitigate legal risks which impacted The Boeing Company's interest or petition results.
• Partnered with Senior Counsel and the International Investigations Triage team to receive, review, analyze, and disposition global international Human Resource investigations.
• Identified and analyzed The Boeing Company's processes, policies, and procedures to determine violations of company polices and applicable laws.
• Developed legal analysis and action plans for attorney review.
• Prepared legal l research utilizing specialized software (e.g., Lexis/Nexis, Court Link, WestLaw, PACER and Boeing internal platforms BERT, EITS, and PRL), the Internet, and draft memorandum for attorney review.
• Maintained attorney calendars and monitored case documents and court appointed deadlines.
• Lead the Regional Law Department Leadership team designed to improve departmental efficiency.
• Member of special project teams, including teams auditing legal compliance, overseeing union containment and petition planning, analyzing employee survey data, and collecting data for privacy and document retention.
• Provided subject matter expertise to administrative support.
Dept of Veterans Affairs Office of Regional CounselParalegal Specialist
Feb. 2009 - Jul. 2013Greater St. Louis Area• Partnered with multiple attorneys in St. Louis, Missouri, virtually assisted attorneys in Kansas City, Missouri and Omaha, Nebraska.
• Researched and interpreted Federal Regulations Title 5 U.S. Code and Title 38 U.S. Code to provide technical and analytical assistance to clients and customers.
• Lead team of 25 management members specifically composed to effect time management software usage.
• Managed desk audits for 120 employees to effectuate and redefine job duty assignments.
• Researched and explained Federal regulations regarding matters of jurisdiction, case strategy and the adjudication process to clients and customers on Counsel's behalf.
• Provided guidance to clients and customers regarding personnel matters; responded to routine inquiries and actions; ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies consistent with Merit System Protection Board (MSPB), Equal Employment Office Commission (EEOC), Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA), and grievance and arbitration policies; provided report outs to HR clients and customers.
• Provided legally compliant guidance to management regarding appropriate disciplinary and adverse actions; advised HR clients/customers to interpret current VA policies and procedures; assisted in compilation of disciplinary/adverse action letters to employees; applied knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, case law, principles and practices related to employee conduct, performance, and dispute resolution.
• Conducted investigative interviews to identify the validity of reported issues for legal, drafted review and analysis for attorney review.
• Requested, reviewed, and summarized evidentiary documentation and other relevant litigation information.
• Computed court appointed deadlines, managed attorney calendars.
• Managed electronic file databases to adjudicate issues relating to investigations, audits, court appeals, compensation and pension, medical appeals, and other related issues.
Kodner Watkins Muchnick Weigley & Brison, LCLitigation Paralegal
Aug. 2007 - Feb. 2009Greater St. Louis AreaLitigation Paralegal – Personal Injury (September 2007 – February 2009)
• Served as Litigation Paralegal in the Personal Injury department; in partnership with multiple partners and associates representing Plaintiff's interests during the litigation process.
• Lead six member team to improve departmental efficiency in document management, and to employ new file management software.
• Conducted legal research and drafted legal memorandums, briefs, and motions for attorneys’ approval; responded to discovery requests.
• Requested, reviewed, and summarized all medical documentation and other relevant litigation documentation for attorney review.
• Tracked court appointed deadlines, scheduled meetings and depositions for attorneys, and Independent Medical Evaluations for clients. • Trained new staff members and supervised their activity during 12 month probationary periods. • Provided recommendations for new hires upon completion of 12 months probationary periods.
Evans & DixonWorkers Compensation
Jul. 2006 - Aug. 2007Greater St. Louis Area• Served as Paralegal in the Workers’ Compensation division; worked closely with multiple partners and associates representing employers on behalf of numerous major insurance carriers, as well as self-insured employers in a wide variety of industries.
• Conducted legal research and drafted legal memorandums, briefs, and motions for attorneys’ approval; responded to discovery requests.
• Requested, reviewed, and summarized all medical documentation and other relevant litigation information; forwarded information to appropriate parties.
• Tracked court appointed deadlines and scheduled meetings and depositions to attend with attorneys.
St. Louis County Circuit ClerkCounty Clerk II
Jan. 2006 - Jul. 2006• Conducted Client intake interviews for the Adult Abuse Division.
• Gathered records and client background information; prepared client files; assisted with litigation document production.
• Expunged felony and misdemeanor court files; issued subpoenas; filed court documents; assisted petitioners in filing victim protection orders. • Performed both legal and non-legal research using REGIS.
• Monitored office supply inventory to ensure availability of supplies and increased productivity.
Thompson PrometricTest Center Manager
Feb. 2004 - Jan. 2006Greater St. Louis Area• Supervised test center employees, providing weekly schedules and ongoing training and year end evaluations.
• Planned weekly staff schedules; supervised Test Center Administrators.
• Assisted in the hiring and training of new Test Center Administrators.
• Maintained a 12 month center scheduled for utilization of center open hours as defined by corporate contractual requirements.
• Maintained Electronic Calendar and Databases to schedule clients/testers to maximum capacity daily exceeding performance goals resulting in monetary awards. • Over saw the verification and security of test center candidates.
• Provided Software and Hardware maintenance to testing center computers; facilitated operational and technical support calls with global Helpdesk for center computers.
• Liaison between Clients/Testers and Customer/Educational Agencies to ensure prerequisites were met and to ensure testing integrity. • Resolved candidate and building issues.
• Monitored office supply inventory to ensure availability of supplies to increase productivity.
Follman Properties Oncor InternationalBrokerage Administrator
Feb. 2001 - Apr. 2003Greater St. Louis Area• Provided administrative support to the Chief Operating Officer, twelve Commercial Real Estate Brokers, and seven Property Managers.
• Acted as liaison for the Missouri Real Estate Commission ensuring accurate compliance with laws and regulations; procured product with multiple vendors for two offices.
• Prepared and reviewed Commercial Leases, Sale, Contracts, and Closing Packets; researched titles for investment properties.
• Monitored office supply inventory to ensure availability of supplies to increase productivity.
United States Postal ServiceClerk
Nov. 1996 - Jul. 2001Greater St. Louis Area• Observed and reconciled employee work hours, overtime hours, and leave hours and balances for 234 United States Postal employees based on data obtained from daily/weekly Employee Activity Reports.
• Obtained and provided supporting documentation to ensure each employee was paid accurately and timely.
• Provided technical administrative and investigative support in analysis, compilation, and dissemination for statistical dates, special project reports, and/or material related to various management information systems and investigation programs of the United State Postal Inspections Service.
United States Army Personnel Records CenterMilitary Personnel Technician
Jan. 1985 - Feb. 1996• Administrative and clerical support for Personnel Branch manages of the United State Army reservists. • Operated computerized office equipment; maintained automated computerized records and files while ensuring the security of classified information, records, and file integrity.
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