Policies, Procedures, Training, Presentations, White Papers, Case Studies and More
As a Regulatory Compliance and Risk Manager, spearheading small and large-scale projects that implemented new regulations and risk initiatives was all in a day's work. I researched best practices and prepared written procedures, training, and presentations to all levels of management. I also contributed to industry responses to proposed regulations and responded to regulators and customers on sensitive matters. Below are some articles and areas of expertise related to project management:
- How to "Procrastination Proof" Your Next Project
- Great Group Icebreaker Games to Improve Team Communication
- Workflow Management Fundamentals: Tips and Tools for Project Managers
- How to Find Creative Solutions to Your Problems
- Coming Up With a Solid Corrective Action Plan
- Policies and Procedures: Writing policies and procedures in a concise way that employees will understand and auditors will approve is important to business longevity. Topics I've covered include mortgage banking regulations, fair lending, anti-money laundering, safeguarding sensitive information, accounting procedures, customer identification, food safety and customer service.
- Training: I have prepared training materials on topics ranging from technical compliance matters to the customer experience in a food services establishment. It's all about getting the message across in a way that is exciting and leaves the trainees with the right message. I've produced paper-based, web-based and scripts for a televised training sessions.
Small Business and Marketing:
Web content, Brochures, Newsletters and More
In addition to providing guidance in navigating a large corporate environment, I have experience creating web sites, flyers, ad copy, press releases, newsletters and all the other items that take up so much of your time when you are running a business. Need search engine optimized content? You've come to right place. I follow trends and new issues that impact how you do business and your bottom line. Below are some articles I have written on general business matters:
- What Does the Health Care Reform Act Mean for Your Business?
- Free Template for Tracking Benchmarking Data
- Break-Even Analysis: A Step-by-Step Guide
- How to Develop 3 to 5 Year Sales Forecasts
- Newsletters: A routine newsletter is a great way to keep your name and message in the minds of your audience. I created and edited an internal newsletter to keep staff aware of changes in the compliance world. Later, I prepared routine communications to the customer base of a meal assembly business, talking up the next menu, specials and more.
Entrepreneurship and New Business Development:
I have investigated numerous business opportunities for myself and others. Here's some articles on this topic:
- Strategies for Attracting Equity Partners to a Small Business
- Setting Up and Running a Successful CafePress Shop
- How to Choose a Business Name
- How to Start a Personal Chef Company
- How to Start a Small Craft Business
- How to Start Your Own Resume Writing Service
Career Development and Human Resources:
I have participated in mentoring programs, been a member of a Diversity Council, flourished under a flexible work schedule and managed many employees in a variety of settings. I also prepared a new hire manual and intranet site. Below are some articles I have written in these areas: Career Development
- Why You Should Create a Career Portfolio Right Away
- Creating a Professional Portfolio: A How-To Guide
- Brushing Up on Your Email Etiquette
- Questions to Ask During a Job Interview
- Formatting Your Job Reference List
- Career Goals Worksheet with Instructions
Human Resources
- A Simple Letter Goes a Long Way: Employee Recognition Tips
- Ideas to Promote Diversity in the Workplace
- Effective Methods of Employee Conduct Training
- Tips on Developing a Flexible Work Schedule Proposal
- What is Adverse Impact Discrimination and How Do You Avoid It?
- Employee Recognition and Reward Ideas That Won't Break Your Budget
- Effects of Downsizing and Tips for a Positive Outcome
Personal Development:
Finding passion in your career and achieving goals is an area of specialty. I love to read and write about ways to make dreams come true!
- A Worksheet for Preparing SMART Goals
- Fresh New Tips and Resources for Managing Work-Life Balance
- Review of RescueTime: Productivity and Time Tracking Software
- A Work at Home Parent Survival Guide: 10 Strategies for Success
- 10 Cheap Desk Organization Tips
- The Important of Goal Setting
Textbooks and Ancillary Teaching Materials:
My roots are in accounting and business and I love to make these topics easy to understand and apply to the real world. As a Graduate Assistant, I had the opportunity to assist a management professor in writing scenarios and questions for a textbook. Whenever I am tasked with a corporate training assignment, I also prepare case studies and questions as well as trainer materials. Below are a few articles I have written on college level business and accounting concepts:
- What is Treasury Stock and What Does it Mean for the Investor?
- Accounting for Treasury Stock Purchases
- Retained Earnings: Comparing Appropriated & Unappropriated
- Overview of Solvency Ratio Analysis
- What Information Do Liquidity Ratios Provide?
On the Lighter Side:
- Procrastination at Work: Quotes that Rally Action and Make You Smile
- Free Note Cards for the Lunch Box, Backpack or Briefcase of Someone Special
- The Dinner-Mom