Professional Background | IT Audit & GRC Execution
Delivering risk-based control assurance across SOX-aligned environments, ITGC domains, and third-party risk programs through disciplined control evaluation and audit-ready documentation.
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About Me
About Me
IT Audit and GRC professional with hands-on experience supporting SOX 404 compliance, executing IT general control (ITGC) testing, and strengthening risk-aligned governance programs.
Work centers on evaluating control design and operating effectiveness (TOD/TOE), validating audit evidence, and documenting defensible conclusions that support compliance, assurance, and internal audit objectives.
Experience spans logical access management, change management controls, risk assessments, control testing, and third-party risk workflows—built through structured execution and applied audit methodology.
Focused on advancing control maturity, applying disciplined risk judgment, and contributing to scalable, audit-ready governance environments through cross-functional collaboration.
Professional Background
Professional Background
Bringing a multidisciplinary foundation aligned to IT Audit and GRC, combining formal compliance training, technical control execution, and operational experience across accounting, logistics, SaaS, and financial services environments.
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Tuskegee University, developing a strong foundation in internal controls, financial governance, and audit discipline. Early career roles in General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Procure-to-Pay, and Banking Operations strengthened expertise in SOX-aligned documentation, ERP controls, audit support, and evidence preparation—directly transferable to ITGC testing and control evaluation within technology environments.
As Founder of a 3PL logistics company, led vendor risk oversight, implemented internal process controls, and managed contract, payment, and compliance workflows—gaining firsthand experience with control ownership and governance at scale.
Subsequent experience in B2B SaaS and financial technology environments strengthened cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder communication, and risk-aligned solution mapping—capabilities directly applicable to audit walkthroughs, control interviews, and governance program execution.
Currently serving as Relationship Manager at Global Payments, partnering with financial institutions to align platform enablement with governance, PCI compliance, and internal control expectations—bridging operational execution with risk and regulatory standards.
Combined with hands-on IT audit execution across ITGC testing, TOD/TOE assessments, third-party risk evaluations, and control framework mapping, this background supports a practitioner mindset and enterprise-ready contribution within GRC and audit functions.
Professional Direction
Professional Direction
My focus is on continuing to grow within IT Audit and GRC by applying structured risk judgment and practical control evaluation across enterprise environments aligned to SOX, SOC 2, ISO 27001, and NIST.
I’m especially drawn to work that involves testing IT general controls, assessing control effectiveness, and strengthening governance programs through clear, defensible documentation.
I’m currently pursuing the CISA certification to further deepen my technical foundation in IT assurance, controls testing, and risk advisory.
Core IT Audit & GRC Skills
Core IT Audit & GRC Skills
IT Risk & Control Assurance
ITGC Testing across Logical Access, Change Management & IT Operations
Execution of Tests of Design (TOD) and Tests of Operating Effectiveness (TOE)
Risk-based scoping and control evaluation
SOX & Compliance Frameworks
SOX 404 IT Controls Compliance
Risk-Based Sampling Methodology
Control Mapping across COSO, COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001 & SOC 2 Frameworks
Key IT Control Domains
Logical Access & User Provisioning/Deprovisioning
Change Management & SDLC Controls
Backup & Recovery Processes
Logging & Monitoring Oversight
Audit Documentation & GRC Enablement
Evidence Collection & Validation
Structured Audit Workpapers & Defensible Testing Conclusions
Experience with Diligent, ServiceNow GRC & RSA Archer Platforms
Work Experience
Work Experience
Relationship Manager, Financial Institutions
Global Payments | 2026 – Present
Partner with financial institutions to align payment platform enablement with governance, risk, and compliance expectations within regulated financial environments.
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand transaction workflows, control requirements, and operational risk considerations
Support PCI-aligned environments by reinforcing platform governance and documentation standards
Maintain structured documentation and cross-functional coordination to ensure compliance alignment and issue resolution
GRC Upskilling (RIF Period)
2025 – 2026
Completed intensive, hands-on execution across IT audit and GRC disciplines, including ITGC testing, SOX-aligned controls, risk-based sampling, and audit-ready documentation.
Account Executive (Commercial)
Pluralsight | 2025 – 2025
Partnered with IT and business leaders in regulated environments to support security reviews, compliance documentation, and cross-functional due diligence workflows.
Coordinated security questionnaire responses with Security and Legal teams
Translated technical and risk considerations into structured documentation
Supported RFI/RFP processes and enterprise governance reviews
Business Development Representative
MedTrainer | 2023 – 2024
Supported a compliance-focused healthcare SaaS platform serving regulated organizations.
Conducted structured discovery around HIPAA and compliance workflows
Documented stakeholder requirements to support security and regulatory alignment
Founder / Operations Lead (3PL)
Target Market Logistics | 2020 – 2023
Led vendor governance, operational risk oversight, and internal control implementation within a multi-client logistics environment.
Managed third-party relationships and contract compliance
Implemented internal process controls across billing and payment workflows
Strengthened documentation discipline and operational consistency
General Ledger Accountant
Elior North America | 2023 – 2024
Supported SOX-controlled financial processes within enterprise ERP environments.
Prepared reconciliations and audit support schedules
Maintained control documentation and evidence for internal and external audits
Identified control gaps and supported remediation efforts
Accounts Payable Specialist
ViacomCBS | 2020 – 2021
Supported Procure-to-Pay controls during a large-scale merger and HQ transition.
Led vendor onboarding and validation within SAP
Performed due diligence procedures to support compliant vendor enablement
Resolved control exceptions and strengthened documentation workflows
Accounting Senior Assistant
Aramark | 2019 – 2020
Supported SOX-aligned reconciliations and audit documentation within a shared services environment.
Executed reconciliations across high-volume banking operations
Provided supporting documentation for audit requests
Education
Education
Planned Certification Attainment Path
1st - CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
2nd - CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
Currently, I am pursuing the CISA Cert.
Your IT Career – IT Audit & GRC Accelerator Program
ISACA Training Partner
Hands-on execution across IT General Controls (ITGCs), SOX-aligned controls testing, risk-based sampling, audit workpapers, and third-party risk assessments.
Tuskegee University
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Personal Note
Personal Note
Beyond my professional work, I’m passionate about health and wellness and follow a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle.
Building sustainable habits and staying disciplined in daily life mirrors the structured, steady approach I bring to risk management and control execution.
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