Donna Everett, CPA, CTA

Experience

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  First Premier Bank

  Jan 1993 - Jan 1996

  Director of Audit

  -Progression of positions included Senior Internal Auditor in 1993 and Director of Audit in 1994, culminating as Vice President in 1996.-Established an independent appraisal function within the bank, developing and audit plan, hiring staff, examining and evaluating internal controls and reporting to all levels of management. This audit work included traditional bank functions and credit card activities. -Interfaced with external auditors and examiners.

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  The Credit Store

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1999

  Audit Director

  -Established an internal audit function, developing a comprehensive, practical audit plan, maintaining an adequate staff, to meet scheduled reviews, examining and evaluating internal controls and reporting to all levels of management.-Enhanced the quality review process, formalizing and expanding the scope and weekly reporting, resulting in correction of operational issues.-Until a legal department was developed, responsible for compliance on all customer contact pieces, adding necessary disclosures required by state, federal and MasterCard/VISA regulations.-Additional responsibilities include budgeting, project implementation, consulting, and coordination with other members of the senior management team. Show less

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  Franklin Templeton Investments

  Jul 1999 - Aug 2015

  Internal Audit Manager

  -Manage the internal audit function of two subsidiary companies, encompassing planning, scheduling, and staffing for adequate audit coverage. -Communicate audit issues and potential corrective action to management and the audit committee of the board of directors. -Interface with external auditors, regulators, and other outside organizations. -Train and develop Internal Audit personnel, rotating audit assignments to enhance staff skill levels. -Provide consulting services to company management, based on experience, education and regulatory knowledge. Show less

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  Retired

  Aug 2015 - now

  Retired