William Gould

Experience

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  Louisiana State University

  Sept 2014 - May 2016

  Graduate Assistant

  Part time work for LSU Auxiliary Services during MBA studies; assured compliance with LSU branding requirements and state guidelines; drafted and published requests for proposals; served as a point of contact for vendors; purchased signage; coordinated cross-promotion with TigerCASH partners; reported on success of strategic initiatives and promotional campaigns including user traffic reports and redemption rates; managed deliverables for up to three design staff members; updated website and social media for the LSU Student Union. Show less

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  Walmart

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  Global Audit Services Intern

  Completed two high-priority audits; engaged internal clients with the Marketing and Merchandising Audit Team; led risk assessments; performed testing; wrote applicable sections of audit reports; presented audit findings and results to senior management; networked with fellow practitioners and finance associates.

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  Plexos Group, LLC

  Jun 2016 - Jun 2020

  Project Manager

  Big 4 sub-contractor; performed grant management and disaster recovery consulting services for clients on projects totaling nearly $1.9B; provided quality assurance, control, and analysis for client reporting and publication; reconciled eligible project expenses for all DHS FEMA Public Assistance categories; drafted and reviewed request for proposal documents, contracts, bids, and awards on large-scale debris removal, construction, and professional service agreements; ensured compliance with applicable state and federal regulations including 44 CFR and 2 CFR; crafted state policies to ease administrative burden and drive operational efficiencies for closeout of legacy disaster projects from federally declared emergencies including hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Ike; coordinated and performed joint damage assessments for roads, bridges, buildings, stadiums, parks, and other critical infrastructure; managed client reporting, deliverables, and resource needs for a team of up to seven staff members from various prime and sub-contractors. Show less

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  Schellman

  Jun 2020 - now

  Managed 100+ information security management system / artificial intelligence management system, and business continuity management system (ISMS / AIMS / BCMS) audits within a highly-matrixed organization staffing, leading, and mentoring associates and senior associates, including up to five direct reports, regarding methodology and best practice for assessments against the ISO/IEC 27001, 42001, 22301, 27017, 27018, and 27701 certification standards for clients of diverse size and complexity for contracted work in excess of $3M; performs QA on reports and certificates for distribution to clients; assists with drafting and performing QA on client contracts / SOWs. Show less Performed 70+ information security management system / service management system (ISMS / SMS) audits and assessments against the ISO/IEC 27001, 27017, 27018, 20000-1, and 27701 certification standards, for clients of diverse size and complexity; completed testing of controls and reviews for various information security control areas (e.g., logical access, operations, SDLC security, HR, incident response, disaster recovery, legal compliance, etc.) to ensure conformity with relevant security frameworks and organizational policies, and contractual obligations; conducted interviews with organizational and IT leadership from firms in a variety of industries including SaaS, IAM, cyber security, legal, financial, communications, and professional service organizations; drafted audit plans and completed reports detailing findings and observations for management and accreditation body review. Show less

  • Manager

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Senior Associate

    Jun 2020 - Jan 2023