Facilitating communication related to media issues, allegations, and legislation, ensuring information accuracy and relevance.
Address compliance inquiries from over 500 hundred licensees and vendors , manage ILS reports, audits, and Corrective Action Plans (CAPs), and increase visibility on compliance program updates.
Subject Matter Expert (SME) for identified business groups, managing and delivering business objectives with precision.
Relationships management, effectively communicating and educating internal Business Units (BU), largest licensees in North America licensees, and vendors on ILS program requirements and compliance.
Liaison between BU leadership and International Labor Standards leadership on ILS matters.
Ensure timely completion of FAMA authorizations and ILS audit submissions, maintaining accurate compliance records in the ILS database.
Compliance and Audit Specialist
Harbor Freight
08.2019 - 09.2022
Work directly with vendors from 10+ countries on administration and improvement of Product Liability and Product Indemnification Programs (PLI/PIA); creating SOPs for PLI; CARB Phase2 and Prop 65 compliance
Manage communication with vendors, establishing program criteria for PLI/PIA; collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure adequate flow of information amongst departments and vendor partners
Manage RFI/RFP and budgeting for product testing, inspection and certification with third party service providers
Expedited resolution of identified issues by communicating actionable recommendations to responsible parties in clear, concise manner.
Increased accuracy in financial reporting by conducting regular reviews of accounting procedures and ensuring adherence to best practices.
Mitigated potential conflicts of interest through careful review and approval of related party transactions.
Optimized resource allocation for future audits through development of detailed audit plans and schedules.
Intern/Program Coordinator
UNITED NATIONS
12.2013 - 07.2014
Worked with the Public Administration Capacity Branch on Innovation in Governance and HR Development
Contributed to United Nations Public Service Awards program eligibility and compliance criteria
Compiled data for the UNPSA submissions, analyzed distribution across different geographic regions, presented statistical and visual reports; supported on the researched of Open Government Partnership and E-government
Coordinated UNPSA program organization and ceremony in Seoul, South Korea
Outreach and Communications Assistant
Consulate General of the Republic of Azerbaijan
06.2012 - 10.2013
Assisted in the preparation of Consulate's publications and events
Worked on the budgeting and coordination with the events sponsors
Assisted the Public Diplomacy team to organize promotional and cultural activities
Provided assistance with information management, including maintaining of Consulate's website and database
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of California, Irvine
03.2013 - 06.2013
Assisted course instructor in undergraduate course on Criminology Law and Society
Evaluated and graded course assignments, papers, examinations; record grades
Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.
Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and real-world examples into lectures.
Provided timely and constructive feedback on assignments, enabling students to refine their work and achieve higher grades.
Education
J.D. - Entertainment Law; Corporate, Transactional Law
Loyola Law School
919 Albany St, Los Angeles, CA 90015
06.2027
Master of Public Policy -
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA
06.2014
Bachelor of Arts - English/Linguistics
Azerbaijan University of Languages
Baku, Azerbaijan
05.2008
Skills
Fluent in English
Fluent in Russian
Fluent in Turkish
Fluent in Azerbaijani
Qualitative data collection and research
Program evaluation
Policy analysis
Honorsandaccomplishments
Court Appointed Special Advocate, Los Angeles, Volunteer, Present
Co-Founder and President of Azerbaijani Student Association at UCI, 2012, 2014
Azerbaijan Republic Abroad Education Program Scholarship, 2012, 2014
Timeline
Analyst, Regional Management
The Walt Disney Company
09.2022 - Current
Compliance and Audit Specialist
Harbor Freight
08.2019 - 09.2022
Intern/Program Coordinator
UNITED NATIONS
12.2013 - 07.2014
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of California, Irvine
03.2013 - 06.2013
Outreach and Communications Assistant
Consulate General of the Republic of Azerbaijan
06.2012 - 10.2013
Master of Public Policy -
University of California, Irvine
J.D. - Entertainment Law; Corporate, Transactional Law
Strategic Sourcing Category Manager at Walt Disney Company-Disney Cruise LineStrategic Sourcing Category Manager at Walt Disney Company-Disney Cruise Line