Patricia Ann (Trish) OMara
O'Fallon
Summary
Insightful Internal Audit Professional known for productivity and efficiency, specialized in risk assessment, compliance monitoring, and reporting, enabled thorough audits and actionable insights. Excel in critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication, facilitating effective stakeholder engagement and the promotion of best practices in corporate governance.
Proven expertise devising successful improvement strategies. Methodically evaluated processes and systems and initiated corrections in compliance with established standards. Strong analytical and interpersonal skills plus adaptability enabled optimal results.
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and ability to learn quickly, eager to contribute to a dynamic team supporting organization goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Internal Audit Professional
Reinsurance Group of America, RGA
Chesterfield
06.2024 - Current
- Assisted with strategic plans to meet organization goals and objectives.
- Conducted risk assessments and identified areas of potential financial, operational, and compliance risk.
- Managed advisory or assurance of controls to ensure accuracy of data reported to external stakeholders.
- Published comprehensive audit reports outlining issues discovered during the audit cycle.
- Advised senior management on effective ways to mitigate risk while achieving business objectives.
- Ensured corrective actions were implemented timely.
- Collaborated with external auditors to provide support during their review process.
Privacy Compliance Professional
Evernorth
Saint Louis
08.2015 - 06.2024
- Was awarded Employee of The Quarter in 2018 and promoted in 2017, 2020, & 2023.
- Contributed to complex transactions and integration activities.
- Lead a high performance team of 15 to achieve target objectives and deadlines.
- Implemented or integrated GRC Solutions for privacy incident investigation and reporting, or other risk and compliance initiatives.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems, created innovative and efficient solutions to enhance team performance.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
Client Auditor & Manager
Evernorth
Saint Louis
05.2009 - 08.2015
- Promoted in 2010 and 2012.
- Performed regular reviews of operations for compliance with laws and regulations.
- Interacted regularly with clients or external partners to discuss audit progress, findings, or best practices.
- Communicated with regulators on best practices and challenges from audits to drive protocols.
- Coordinated audit prep, cross-functional process improvements and resolved audit findings.
- Conducted reporting of audit activities, successes and challenges.
- Responsible for an annual master audit schedule, oversight of assigned audits and performance.
- Hired into Privacy Office by former peer and leadership.
Financial Analyst
Evernorth
Saint Louis
05.2005 - 05.2009
- Performed quantitative analysis of historical data to identify patterns or anomalies in the data set.
- Identified discrepancies in financial data and recommended corrective actions to resolve them.
- Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for management review.
- Trained junior analysts on financial analysis techniques and best practices.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to gather financial data and insights for comprehensive reports.
- Obtained security clearance and was honored to support TRICARE benefits and contracts including TPHARM or TMOP.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Missouri-Saint Louis/University of Phoenix
Saint Louis , MO 05.2001 -
Skills
- Risk assessment
- Internal controls
- Audit planning
- Compliance reporting
Timeline
Internal Audit Professional
Reinsurance Group of America, RGA
06.2024 - Current
Privacy Compliance Professional
Evernorth
08.2015 - 06.2024
Client Auditor & Manager
Evernorth
05.2009 - 08.2015
Financial Analyst
Evernorth
05.2005 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Missouri-Saint Louis/University of Phoenix
05.2001 -
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