Sponsor: Ernst & Young

Wave 11: May 2016- September 2016

Strategy 1: Become a leading hub of advanced manufacturing

Initiative : 1,000 Jobs Campaign

Strategy 6: Develop demand driven programs

Initiative: Workforce Development

Senior manager in the Audit Retail and Consumer Products group with more than eight years of experience serving the retail, consumer products, insurance, professional services and health care industries

Works on global EY teams on multiplication audits and has good communication and project management skills necessary to coordinate activities worldwide

Manages client accounts, including budgeting, billing and fee analysis

Provides on-the-job coaching and training for team members

Strong knowledge of internal controls over financial reporting and the reporting requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404

Extensive experience with US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements

Involved in non-client activities at EY, such as serving as a firm training instructor, EY Connect Day volunteer team leader, Perspectives Charter School mentor, member of the EY Chicago People Advisory Council and member of the Connected Chicago Steering Committee

Current clients include: Aon plc (two years), Abbott Medical Optics (two years) and Sage Products (four years)