Professional experience.

Scout Motors Inc. (2024 - present)
Interim Chief Integrity & Compliance Officer, Compliance, Ethics, and Risk, Senior Manager

Built and implemented the company’s first Corporate Compliance Program and Corporate Compliance Management System (CCMS), based on DOJ guidance and ISO standards.

Led enterprise-wide risk assessments covering ethics, compliance, and data privacy, using findings to implement targeted controls and monitoring programs.

Designed and deployed compliance policies and controls aligned with global regulations and business needs

Directed company-wide rollout of Code of Conduct and supporting training, communication, and monitoring programs across business functions.

Established and manage confidential reporting system and case management process for ethics and compliance issues, including investigations and remediation tracking.

Compliance, Ethics, and Risk Manager (2023 - 2024)

First compliance hire; successfully implement Corporate Compliance Management System from the ground up

Design corporate document governance management process - internal document hierarchy to creation of a cross-functional review committee.

Establish confidential internal reporting system, supporting policy, and implement start to finish report review and investigation process.

Oversight of planning Compliance & Integrity organization to align with company goals

Responsible for planning and oversight of the Compliance and Integrity budget

Launch and manage company's internal SharePoint website.

YETI Coolers, LLC 
Ethics and Compliance Manager (2020 – 2023)

Oversaw design and delivery of global training and awareness programs, tailored to audience risk and learning styles (microlearning, interactive modules, job aids).

Chaired cross-functional governance committees, aligning compliance efforts across Finance, Legal, HR, and Operations.

Managed and enhanced ethics hotline program, response protocols, and reporting metrics.

Led drafting and enforcement of global Code of Conduct, supplier standards, and internal compliance procedures.

Developed internal controls and risk-based tools to monitor third-party compliance and due diligence effectiveness

Newmont Mining Corporation 
Program Coordinator - Ethics, Compliance (2016 – 2020)

Supported ethics and compliance programs across diverse geographic regions including North America, West Africa, and Australia.

Administered global hotline, training, and communications functions for a top-tier FCPA-regulated mining company.

Supported local adaptation of global compliance standards while maintaining alignment with the PACI and UNGC frameworks

Denver County Court
Judicial Assistant III (2012 – 2016)

Capably lead all courtroom functions and work side-by-side with elected County Court Judge, Honorable Johnny Barajas

Prepare and process legal orders, warrants, protection orders, reports and correspondence; quality check important legal materials

Serve as liaison between defendants, court personnel and judges; assist general public through in-depth knowledge of policies, procedures, ordinances and statutes; successfully resolve problems without giving legal advice, while maintaining a variety of confidential records; obtaining information from public records

Bryan Cave HRO LLP
Conflicts Analyst I (2012 )

Manage and lead new business intake with a small team at historic HRO offices and provide valuable information to attorneys and legal staff.

Holme, Roberts & Owen LLP (HRO)
Conflicts Specialist (2010 – 2012)

Key member of new business intake team and research lead for possible conflicts of interest in new matter submissions.

Winzenburg, Leff, Purvis & Payne
Legal Assistant (2007 – 2010)

Support and assist the senior partner and associates across all essential practice functions.

Gerome and Hickey
Legal Assistant (2006 – 2007)

Successfully draft estate plans and other legal documents, prepare monthly client billing, e-filing, interactions with clients both in office and over telephone.

Education.

Master of Studies in Law
Ethics and Compliance — May 2021
University of Colorado Law School, Boulder, CO

• Advanced educational training for experienced ethics and compliance officers to help organizations develop, improve and manage effective programs.

  ·         Ability to assess, identify and mitigate risks with effective controls

  ·         Focus areas include substantive knowledge of the FCPA and UK Bribery Act and other compliance regulations, including Data Protection/Privacy

  ·         Confidence to lead investigations and implement remediation plans

  ·         Proficiency in creation of business policy, corresponding procedures and communication plan for implementation

Bachelor of Arts — 2006
University of Denver, Denver, CO

• Major in International Studies; focus on International Organizations, Law and International Cultures and Societies

• Study abroad, Scotland, UK; emphasis on International Law and Politics

Accomplishments.

• Lead budget planning & hiring for compliance department

• Direct compliance reporting & risk governance for senior leadership

• Built & implemented Scout Motors’ first compliance program

• Chaired Employee Resource Group initiatives

• Established corporate document governance processes

Core competencies & Skills.

• Compliance Program Leadership

• Risk and Governance Strategy

• Budget Planning & Resource Allocation

• Hiring & Team Development

• Regulatory Compliance & Investigations

• Training & Policy Implementation