Melani (Walker) Dziire, CPA, CPM

Experience

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  SunTrust

  Dec 2013 - Oct 2017

  SVP, Enterprise Operational Risk Program and Relationship Manager

  Owned and led enterprise-wide Operational Risk Management (EORM) framework with oversight for programs including reporting, general controls, risk program ownership, and related regulatory compliance; managerial oversight for high performing teams of risk management professionals. EORM Program Liaison and oversight for the Finance, Wealth & Investment Management, Human Resources, and Legal functions. Functioned as Enterprise Operational Risk Committee Secretary; lead administrative processes such as the creation/distribution of committee materials and upstream board reporting, maintenance of meeting minutes and reporting cadence, and adherence to governance requirements. Co-founder/Chair of EORM Employee Engagement ERG serving 100+ teammates. Created and facilitated multiple department-wide training courses for 100+ participants in various locations. Active involvement in hiring selection process with commitment to hiring the best talent. Created partnership with Special Olympics, resulting in financial and people support for both winter and summer games.Key Accomplishments: Lead coordination efforts for Federal Reserve Operational Risk Oversight exam; achieved positive rating with no significant exam issues identified. Managed consolidation of disparate risk assessments to establish entity-wide Business Change Risk Assessment process. Show less

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  PNC

  Nov 2017 - Nov 2020

  SVP, Internal Audit Director-Operational Risk

  Built and led PNC's operational risk management audit team; managed, coached, and mentored large team across multiple locations. Provided thought leadership leading to creation and execution of first-ever operational risk management audit plan; now considered by executive management as "best in class". Provided cross-business internal consulting and guidance; results included successful closure of regulatory issues and compliance. Participated in multiple risk committees; provided board/committee reporting and credible challenge. Established and led Internal Audit ERG; effectively serving, leading, and advocating for 400+ Audit professionals. Identified as highly sought-after culture champion; led related enterprise-wide panel discussions, departmental ‘fireside chats’, and strategic planning efforts. Successfully led team of volunteers to obtain a PNC Grow Up Great grant for the YMCA of Metro Atlanta. Show less

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  USAA

  Nov 2020 - Dec 2022

  Internal Audit Executive

  Built and led USAA's enterprise, operational, legal, strategic, and reputational risk audit teams; managed, coached, and mentored multiple teams across locations. Supervised and drove operational planning of the audit team, including core business processes and technologies. Participated in multiple risk committees; provided board/committee reporting and credible challenge. Led Risk Governance Framework enhancement initiatives and oversaw related regulatory compliance. Oversaw the design of risk-based audit strategy, plan, and program for areas of responsibility. Provided cross-business internal consulting and guidance, focusing on successful closure of regulatory issues and compliance. Participated in the development of audit standards, governance model, operating policies and procedures. Led talent acquisition efforts utilizing various resources to identify and recruit the best talent. Facilitated employee feedback sessions to identify/address cultural pain points and improve employee engagement. Show less

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  Burgan Howe

  Feb 2023 - now

  Principal

  Professional services firm specializing in solving today’s most pressing internal audit, risk management, governance and compliance challenges leveraging innovation and best practices to deliver practical solutions and impactful results. We provide strategies and solutions to help organizations strengthen their risk and control environment with extensive experience in internal audit, risk management, risk identification and assessment, control design, change management, project management, regulatory exam support, and issue resolution. Show less

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  Desired Outcomes

  Sept 2023 - now

  Founder | CEO

  Executive coaching and leadership consulting specializing in empowering executives and teams to re-ignite their passion and career engagement to become more effective leaders who deliver impactful results. We focus on enhancing self-awareness, decision-making, strategic thinking, and effective communication to improve organizational performance and drive transformational change. We provide strategic guidance to organizations, offering tailored solutions for leadership development, change management, and creating high-performance cultures. Committed to driving positive organizational change, we bring a wealth of experience to partner with individuals and organizations on their journey towards leadership mastery and sustainable success. Show less