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Rosemarie Conrads

Asheville

Summary

Results-driven IT professional with extensive experience in spearheading the management, design, development, implementation and support of enterprise-wide information system solutions.

  • Adept at working with management to prioritize activities and achieve defined project objectives; able to effectively translate corporate requirements into technical solutions.
  • Expertise in system development lifecycle, support, application systems implementation, maintenance, and conversion, systems management, Privacy Act and HIPAA compliance.
  • Committed to helping organizations achieve maximum benefit from their IT investment, through meticulous research, development and implementation of technologies.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer

Mission Hospital
01.2013 - Current

- Medication Assistance Program (volunteer) June 2021 - current

  • Assist with administration of patient records in the Medical Assistance Program (MAP).
  • Contact physician offices regarding refills of prescribed medications to prevent delays in distribution.
  • Update computer records regarding refills of patient’s medications

- Human Resources Assistant (volunteer) Mar 2014 - Mar 2020

  • Assisted with administration and coordination of employee benefits including payroll, employee relations, benefit, and the process of hiring, recruiting, and training.
  • Entered staff education and certifications into Lawson, by referencing Reality Check database.

- IRB Assistant (volunteer) February 2013 - June 2018

  • Provided comprehensive audit and administrative support for office of the Institutional Review Board (IRB).
  • Utilized Institutional Review Board Web site and relational databases to research physician and nurse compliance to mandatory cyclical training regarding protection of human research subjects.
  • Created and maintained Excel spreadsheets regarding research case studies.
  • Maintained knowledge of federal, state and local regulatory requirements and guidelines related to protection of human research subjects and research integrity.
  • Received certificate for successfully completing Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Program courses, encompassing human subject's research protection, HIPAA requirements, and IRB requirements.
  • Successfully completed assigned tasks and projects in accordance with specified deadlines.

IT Specialist - Security (Information Security Manager)

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
10.2001 - 06.2012
  • Fulfilled multiple roles as part of Division of Finance, assisting in managing development and implementation of FDIC’s Information Security Program.
  • Developed detailed corporate information security policies and procedures to govern security management for FDIC Automated Information Systems within the Division of Finance.
  • Initiated, recommended, and coordinated plans and projects with the Division of Information Technology (DIT) – Information Security Section which support corporate mission and goals.
  • Liaised between managers and staff of Division of Finance and Division of Information Technology, regarding information security.
  • Provided oversight and ongoing management of information security program to maintain confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.
  • Performed impact analyses of effect of information security on business functions. Informed management of risks, requirements, and changes to corporate policies and procedures that impact information security.
  • Coordinated with Division of Information Technology's Information Security Section to manage security activities associated with system development lifecycle.
  • Addressed security functionality of information assets in accordance with federal laws and regulations.
  • Determined programs objectives, and initiated projects needed to meet division and corporate objectives.
  • Monitored user security privileges, reviewed security monitoring reports, investigated and assisted with implementation of Security and Integrity Monitoring Program Guide, reported suspicious information security violations to CSIRT, and worked with DIT Information Security Section to take appropriate corrective action.
  • Provided guidance to division director and management officials regarding overall security mission and awareness, priorities, and implementation approaches.
  • Supplied subject matter expertise in technical infrastructure security components. Advised project teams regarding integrated, computerized Rule Based Access Control (RBAC) systems.
  • Managed application-specific security awareness and training.
  • Successfully directed diverse ISM projects, including update or creation of security documents, including Application Security Assessments (ASA), Security Plans, Privacy Threshold Analyses, Privacy Impact Assessments, Risk Assessments, Interconnection Security Agreements, Memoranda of Agreement, Contingency Plans, Acceptance of Risk memos, and waivers.
  • Analyzed New Financial Environment (NFE) and Assessment System, updating them and partnering with application teams to provide updates.
  • Served as subject matter expert on National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) regulations and related FDIC policies.
  • Reviewed and commented on numerous corporate policies.
  • Successfully led numerous security-related projects within stipulated timeframes and with highest accuracy.

Security Team Leader

10.1997 - 09.2001
  • Provided security oversight for several new projects in development phase.
  • Formulated plan for conducting periodic security reviews of systems in Division of Finance.
  • Responded to GAO and OIG system audits about various sub-systems of Financial Information Management System (FIMS).
  • Led team of three security analysts to address security requirements for division’s applications.
  • Selected to analyze former decentralized information security program and present several models for new nationwide centralized information security program.
  • Received Special Achievement Award for leading completion of nine security plans within short timeframe, writing associated FISMA assessments, and participating in Independent Security Reviews. Enabled senior management to sign the required Management Authorization Agreements.
  • Earned Special Act Award for overseeing and coordinating security functional requirements with Project Manager of Electronic Procurement Routing Invoice Solution (EPRIS).

Senior Financial Management Analyst

01.1995 - 10.1997
  • Served as lead representative on financial automation, and management information matters with emphasis on Financial Information Management subsystems.
  • Provided quality assurance testing for various projects.
  • Worked with Division of Information Resource Management to set up automated schedules of Accounts Payable, Purchase Order, and Travel Management system nightly production batch jobs. Received Special Achievement Award.

Senior Financial Management Analyst

03.1994 - 01.1995
  • Acted as branch point of contact for division’s Project 2000, with responsibility for identifying and defining current business processes. Compiled information and communicated for organization of data into chart.
  • Assessed financial products and services for support by 2000.
  • Reviewed input from branches and reached agreement on future products and services.
  • Fulfilled role of branch liaison during development phase of new Relocation Management System.
  • Participated in joint application design (JAD) sessions with users and programmers.
  • Finalized functional design document and participated in user review with project team.
  • Optimized functional specifications document, and issued final copies to divisional upper-management for delivery to IT team.

Senior Financial Management Analyst

08.1992 - 03.1994
  • Supervised financial management, operational factors, and other internal and external factors effecting corporate general ledger applications.
  • Delivered technical guidance ranging from processing and control procedures, streamlining procedures, while enhancing reporting capabilities for numerous applications.
  • Played key role in resolving issues following major conversion of large financial system.
  • Directed ongoing initiatives to improve procedures and optimize performance.

Computer Programmer

06.1985 - 08.1992
  • Analyzed, modified, and tested computer programs, and documented changes to applications.
  • Coordinated with users and supervisors to clarify functional requirements and notify them of any technical issues which might affect overall implementation of system changes.
  • Undertook the responsibility of backing up Day Manager, with responsibility for analyzing results of nightly batch run of all transactions which processed previous day.
  • Received recognition on ability to effectively communicate with field users and on ability to handle numerous incoming requests and problems in organized and calm manner.
  • Led projects for two subsystems; gathered and analyzed user specifications, designed system, and wrote technical design documents.
  • Fulfilled role of supervisor as required.
  • Wrote status reports, attended staff meetings, supervised five computer specialists, and coordinated technical support team on changes to banking application system.
  • Played active role in developing new asset inventory system software for bank closings.
  • Participated in bank closing support as Electronic Data Processing (EDP) Automation Manager.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - French, Education

Duke University
Durham

Skills

  • IT Security
  • Strong Analytical Skills
  • Project Management
  • Document Management
  • Technical Documentation Preparation
  • Software Lifecycle Management
  • Software Testing
  • Software Troubleshooting
  • Business Continuity Planning
  • Business Impact Analysis
  • Information Systems
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Security Risk Management
  • Vulnerability Assessments
  • Identity and Access Control Programs
  • System Monitoring
  • Microsoft Office Working Knowledge (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)
  • Application and System Security
  • Rule Based Access Control
  • Privacy Act and HIPAA Compliance

Accomplishments

  • Served as active member of Risk Management IT Team that received Chairman’s Excellent Award for playing integral role in maintaining compliance of FDIC’s Information Technology security program and systems with federal laws and regulations.
  • Received Special Thanks and Recognition (STAR) Award for successful transmission of Employee Travel Card File from old provider to JP Morgan Chase within aggressive time frame.
  • Received Mission Achievement Award for coordinating risk assessment of large New Financial Environment system (NFE), and in recognition of substantive efforts to meet 2004 Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) Assessments and Risk Management Requirements.
  • Recognized for support of the Division of Finance’s legacy system renovations as part of the overall implementation of the New Financial Environment (NFE), which utilizes PeopleSoft software.
  • Received Mission Achievement Award as part of security team of Division of Finance. Played key role in successful implementation of efficient internal controls and streamlined security processes as result of recent GAO audits.

Additional Information

  • Certified Information Privacy Professional/Government (CIPP/G)
  • Splunk Fundamentals Course
  • Associates Certificate in Project Management - George Washington University School of Business
  • Completed 10 modules of CISSP training seminars
  • U.S. OPM’s Seminar for New Managers
  • U.S. Army Computer Systems Command Automated Data Processing Intern Program - Department of the Army Certificate of Training
  • Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) - human subject's research protection, HIPAA requirements, Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements

Timeline

Volunteer

Mission Hospital
01.2013 - Current

IT Specialist - Security (Information Security Manager)

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
10.2001 - 06.2012

Security Team Leader

10.1997 - 09.2001

Senior Financial Management Analyst

01.1995 - 10.1997

Senior Financial Management Analyst

03.1994 - 01.1995

Senior Financial Management Analyst

08.1992 - 03.1994

Computer Programmer

06.1985 - 08.1992

Bachelor of Arts - French, Education

Duke University
Rosemarie Conrads