alina gridley

vp, senior internal auditor

About

I am a detail-oriented Internal Audit Professional with strong background in business management, customer service, and interpersonal communications. I am convinced that as human beings, we can take upon any task as long as we are open to learning the skills necessary to perform it. There is simply nothing we cannot do. I believe in lifelong learning and strive to do my very best with any task entrusted to me, no matter how small or insignificant. By being positive and grateful for any opportunity to sharpen my skills, I try to make a difference in lives of other people. I welcome new connections within the LinkedIn community. Core Competencies: Auditing Skills, Accounting Skills, Forensic Accounting, Business Management, Human Resource Management, Tax Accounting, Financial Data Analysis, Financial Management, Client Relations, Customer Service

Country

united states

City

seattle

Industry

banking

Skill

management, internal controls, internal audit, risk management, financial analysis, accounting, bookkeeping, auditing, leadership, customer service, data analytics, banking, financial risk, communication, sarbanes oxley act, tax preparation

Experience

vp, senior internal auditor

heritage bank nw

2019-4 - Present · 7 yrs 6 mos

accountant

atlantis designs

2005-1 - 2014-1 · 9 yrs 1 mo

I provided full accounting support for this retail business including recording daily transactions, conducting end-of-the-period reports, and managing payroll and quarterly/annual taxes. I utilized MYOB Accounting software.

bank teller

bank of america

2004-1 - 2006-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

While with Bank of America, I worked directly with customers to educate them on bank-related products and help resolve any problems. I professionally handled numerous cash transactions ensuring compliance with all internal controls. I provided extreme care and precision in my work. As my supervisor would attest, at the end of the day, my till was never more than a penny off!

internal auditor

tiaa

2015-5 - 2019-4 · 4 yrs

general manager

silverton

1997-1 - 2004-1 · 7 yrs 1 mo

* t Silverton, Inc.: Supervised 27 employees as General Manager working up from an hourly employee. Provided customer service to approx. * 3000 customers weekly and handled $1M+ in annual cash sales. Conducted public relations, human resource * management, and inventory control.

Education

central washington university

florida atlantic university

accounting

2017-1 - 2019-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

south seattle college

accounting

2013-1 - 2014-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

Completion of lower division business and accounting courses: Financial Accounting Managerial Accounting Business Statistics Business Law Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa

university of washington

international business

1997-1 - 1998-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

Completion of the following courses: The International Business Environment International Marketing Managing International Trade Operations Intercultural Business Communication International Legal and Financial Issues Marketing on the Internet

central washington university

accounting

2014-1 - 2015-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

Completion of third and fourth year accounting and business courses: Income Tax Accounting Cost Accounting Advanced Business Law Principles of Management Introductory Financial Management Essential Marketing Concepts Police Personnel Administration

university of washington

international relations

1998-1 - 1999-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

Completion of the following courses: Cultural Interactions Society & Politics Diplomatic History of US American Foreign Policy States & Capitalism International Political Economy War International Conflict History of Communism Intermediate Russian Advanced Russian Activities and Societies: Golden Key National Honor Society