Helen Lyndsey Nations

South Country Club Circle, Carlsbad, New Mexico 88220

(575) 496.1810
h.nations09@comcast.net

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Experienced finance professional with extensive and progressive experience in ge
neral and financial management in large corporations, combined with solid unders
tanding of auditing principles and general concepts. Demonstrated capability in
implementing internal controls within the context of business financial manageme
nt systems. Adept at confirming data, assessing issues, and providing recommenda
tions to superiors to strengthen internal control environment. Exhibit expertise
in partnering with core business operations and developing productive cross-ent
erprise alliances. Proficient with Windows applications, including MS Word, Exce
l, and PowerPoint; Publisher; QuickBooks Pro; Visio; MS Project; WordPerfect; PC
Law (attorney billing and accounting program), Amicus Attorney and TeamMate Sui
te.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Operations Management
- Profit and Loss Administration
- Budget Management
- Financial Analysis
- Project Management
- Strategic Business Planning, Regulatory Compliance, and Auditing
- Process Development and Integration
- Policy and Procedures Development and Implementation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Washington TRU Solutions, LLC ~ Carlsbad, NM

- A managing and operating contractor for the United States Department of Energy
Internal Auditor Jan 2008-Present
- Identify extent of compliance with policies, plans, and procedures throu
gh facilitating operational, performance, and financial audits
- Prepare audit reports that determine compliance and control weaknesses a
s well as include cost-effective recommendations in support of internal controls
and reduce risk
- Propose recommendations to commit resources and resolve recognized contr
ol weaknesses and areas of noncompliance

Presbyterian Medical Services ~ Santa Fe, NM

- A non-profit organization offering various medical services to underserved peo
ple of New Mexico
Internal Auditor Sept 2006-Jan 2008
- Formulated and completed audit programs and procedures required for fina
ncial, operational, and corporate compliance and quality management system audit
s
- Created and coordinated results and recommendations to management and Bo
ard of Directors
- Involved in external reviews by outside auditors and regulatory agencies

Chavarria, Dunne, & Lamey, LLC ~ Albuquerque, NM

- A firm that serves as the Contract Risk Manager for the United States Departme
nt of Interior, Office of Special Trustee for American Indians
Staff Accountant Jan 2005-Sept 2006
- Facilitated interviews with various agencies and recognized current inte
rnal controls in processes to mitigate risks and ensure conformity with Sarbanes
-Oxley
- Supported the implementation of RM-PLUS, a program utilized to determine
weak controls in a process and propose functions of corrective action plans
- Designed a system that link compliance deficiencies to the text of speci
fic statutory and regulatory citations and provide opportunity for corrective ac
tion to accord with the text of the specific law

Texas Instruments ~ Sherman, TX

- A company renowned for designing and commercializing semiconductor and compute
r technology and ranked as #4 manufacturer of semiconductors worldwide
Financial Analyst July 2003-Dec 2003
- Oversaw various corporate operational procedures, including overhead, co
st planning, competitor analysis, financial modeling with emphasis on sales / re
venue modeling, and distribution channel analysis
- Engaged in the accounting month-end close process
- Gathered information regarding accounts receivable

Matthew T. Byers, Attorney at Law ~ Carlsbad, NM

- A law firm that advises clients, both individuals and corporations regarding l
egal rights and responsibilities, as well as represent clients in civil or crimi
nal cases, business transactions, and other matters in which legal assistance is
sought
Legal Secretary Summer 2003
- Developed pleadings and correspondence for review by Mr. Byers and provi
ded assistance in filing and trial preparation
- Administered bookkeeping functions and handled company and client funds
- Organized and managed client appointments, hearing dates, and other vari
ous services to benefit clients

Texas Instruments ~ Dallas, TX

- A company renowned for designing and commercializing semiconductor and compute
r technology and ranked as #4 manufacturer of semiconductors worldwide
Financial Analyst Jan 2002-June 2002
- Supported the preparation of weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports
- Provided reliable and comprehensive financial forecasts for the forthcom
ing quarter
- Devised website that allowed easy, yet secured access to proprietary inf
ormation
- Identified charges and allocated various charges to correct cost center
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Accountancy, New Mexico State University ~ Las Cruces, New Mexico (F
all 2004)
Beta Alpha Psi ~ Representative, Business Administration and Economics Council
Academic Contributions:
- Actively involved with cross-functional teams, integrated managerial acc
ounting, operational management, and marketing functions
- Engaged in designing, implementing, and operating systems to efficiently
develop and deliver goods and services
High School Diploma, New Mexico Military Institute ~ Roswell, NM (Spring 2000)
Commandants List ~ Staff Sergeant

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Dale Carnegie Training-The People Side of Leadership
Root-Cause Analysis Basic Team Training
Accreditation in Internal Quality Assessment / Validation

AFFILIATION
Institute of Internal Auditors, Member

AWARDS / RECOGNITIONS
Recipient of Awarded Lottery Scholarship and Sherry Griffin Memorial Scholarship
, New Mexico State University
Recipient of Awarded Legislative Scholarship and Byrd Family Scholarship Award,
New Mexico Military Institute

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Carlsbad, New Mexico