Emily Warford

Emily Warford

Ride Operator

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Manager - Technology Risk at KPMG

  • Education

    • Oregon State University

      2015 - 2019
      B.S. Business Information Systems Cum Laude
    • Oregon State University

      2015 - 2019
      B.S. Finance Cum Laude
    • Oregon State University

      2015 - 2019
      BS Accountancy Cum Laude

      Activities and Societies: Beta Alpha Psi, Deans Academy, Elite Dance Team

  • Experience

    • Oaks Amusement Park

      Jun 2015 - Sept 2015
      Ride Operator

      Established trust to train and be trained on 20 different amusement park rides resulting in diversified knowledge of the park operations.Maintained a safe environment for customers by following protocol and inspecting rides for odd behavior.Provided quality customer service even when customers did not agree with the rules.Developed relationships between a diverse set of coworkers which led to more critical thinking.

    • Fred Meyer

      Jul 2015 - Sept 2015
      Barista

      I worked part time as a second job to save money for college and work on interpersonal skills. I learned how to provide quality customer service while gaining knowledge about the industry and how I could prepare the best product for our customers.

    • Oregon State University

      Oct 2015 - Jun 2016
      Treasurer- Wilson Hall Council

      I managed a residence hall account of about $3,000 a term; Budgeting, keeping record, and transferring funds to support our residents. By being the Hall treasurer, I was to be an integral part of our hall council meetings and be an acting representative of our Hall. I was able to actively participate in Wilson Hall's activities and goals over the school year; hoping to make an impact.

    • Fred Meyer

      Jun 2016 - Apr 2019
      Home PIC

      --Prioritized work/life balance while working about 34 hours a week and taking 16 credits during the school year.--Developed leadership through training new coworkers and mentoring them with any uncertainties.--Prioritized group communication to maintain morale and motivate associates.--Attained one of seven forklift licenses in the department by proving myself trustworthy.

    • Beta Alpha Psi Epsilon Chapter

      Apr 2018 - Jun 2019
      VP of External Relations
    • Georgia-Pacific LLC

      May 2018 - Aug 2018
      Analyst Intern

      --Utilized system data to create a workflow and condensed dashboards on Alteryx and Tableau to help mill managers visualize their costs per period.--Lead initial communication with 28 department leaders about a new compliance process to help them understand the change and be their immediate contact if they needed help.--Used creative destruction to rework an old cost reporting system which will lead to a reduction of four working hours each month.

    • Oregon State University College of Business

      Sept 2018 - Jun 2019
      Accounting Teaching Assistant

      Teaching Assistant for introductory accounting courses

    • KPMG

      Jul 2019 - now
      • Manager - Technology Risk

        Oct 2024 - now
      • Sr. Associate - Techology Risk Management

        Oct 2021 - Nov 2024
      • Associate - Technology Assurance

        Jul 2019 - Oct 2021
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

      Washington State Board of Accountancy
      Jan 2023
    • CSX Cybersecurity Fundamentals Certificate (CSXF)

      ISACA
      May 2019
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    • Certified Information Systems Auditor® (CISA)

      ISACA
      Jul 2021
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    • Certified Management Accountant

      Certified Management Accountant: CMA®
      Aug 2021
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Emily Warford
      Jones & Roth PC Scholarship OSCPA Foundation Apr 2017
    • Awarded to Emily Warford
      Deans Academy Oregon State University -College of Business Sep 2016 Accepted in fall 2016 as a member of the deans academy. This group is formed from those who maintain an OSU GPA above 3.5. The Academy is currently an option that allows students to partake in smaller class sizes and have more personal interactions with the dean and other professionals each week.
    • Awarded to Emily Warford
      AP Scholar with Distinction College Board Jul 2015 Granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams. Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams.
    • Awarded to Emily Warford
      Academic Achievement Award Oregon State University Apr 2015 Selection of Academic Achievement awards through the competitive process is based on a holistic review of individuals via information provided as part of their admissions application file. A primary objective when making these competitive awards is to attract students that can add to the academic, geographic, and cultural fabric of the OSU community. Awardees for these competitive scholarships are notified in mid-March.
    • Awarded to Emily Warford
      Honor Roll Oregon State University
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Accounting Mentor and Tutor

      Issued by Beta Alpha Psi on Oct 2017
      Beta Alpha PsiAssociated with Emily Warford