Home:  518-943-0250
Work:   518-429-8052
E-mail:  rhgriffin1@yahoo.com
25 Mahican Way
Catskill, NY 12414
Randall H. Griffin
Objective	Inventory Assistant 

Summary
Reliable, dedicated professional with diverse experiences including customer service, retail sales/management, management, and auditing/accounting.  Quality focused, willing to work until the job gets done properly.   

Accomplishments Overview 
•	As a Lowe’s Department Manager “Go To” person for contractor customers and Assistant Store Managers.  Of 13 storewide departments consistently ranked in the top 3 departments for sales, handling up to 40% of total store sales.  Cross trained, able to assist customers in all store areas. 
•	Knowledgeable in NYS Education school district financing, billing practices and reimbursements.
•	Established and organized the first Office of Internal Audit for the Department of Health with oversight of +/-6000 employees.  Developed systems and procedures, created the Charter and organized the Audit Committee. 
•	As an NYS OTDA Management Specialist, saved significant monies following contractor audits and subsequent contract renegotiations. 
•	Responsible for increasing recovered monies from $10M to $15M, with targeted increases of $25M in the following year as the manager of the State Insurance Fund, Cost Recovery Program.  Increased oversight and improved the training of 50+ statewide program employees. 
•	As a Senior Accountant for the Thruway Authority researched hundreds of staff overtime, determined work related issues and possible abuse leading to disciplinary action.    
•	Skilled in the following: 
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o	Accounting
o	Internal Auditing
o	Customer Service

o	Purchasing
o	Investigations
o	Retail Management 
o	Software Systems/ Databases
o	Construction 
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•	Small business bookkeeping/accounting experience handling AP/AR, payroll, taxes etc. 
•	Software skills in Excel, Word, Sale/Inventory Point of Purchase, FoxPro and various state programs. 

Experience	
Department Sales Manager Lowe's 	Catskill, NY			         January 2011 – April 2013  
Customer Service Associate 				    Nov 2006 - May 2008 & April 2009 - Jan 2011   
•	Supervised 4 Plumbing Department employees ensured that consumers were served efficiently and effectively, resolved issues and maintained a neat and organized department.  Prepared reports and insured all required paperwork was completed in a timely and efficient manner.  Extensive knowledge in Fashion and Rough Plumbing, Lighting and Rough Electrical, and Tools and Hardware. 

Internal Auditor MAG of NY, Inc.	Catskill, NY			November 2009 – August 2011	
•	Assisted in the development of audit plans for annual internal audits of contracted school districts. Performed/updated risk analyses.  Completed internal audits of contracted school districts with recommendations made as necessary.
New York State		Albany, NY                1980-2008
Director of Internal Audit 	NYS DOH                            		  August 2004 – November 2008   
•	Provided Department annual assessments on the adequacy and effectiveness of organizational processes that control activities and manage risks.  Reported significant process issues, potential improvements, and provide resolution.  

Experience Continued- 

•	Provided periodic information on the audit plan status, results, and the sufficiency of resources.  
•	Coordinated with and provided advice on other control and monitoring functions (risk management, compliance, security, legal, ethics, environmental, external audit).
Management Specialist 2 	NYS OTDA                               		            July 2002 – August 2004    
•	Performed internal audits and internal control reviews of programs and processes with recommendations. Reviewed policies and procedures, recommending changes as needed. Performed and assisted in investigations of contractors and employees.
Associate Auditor 	NY State Insurance Fund          	               June 2000 – July 2002      
					         			                         Sept. 1992 - June 2000 
•	Improved the identification of potential medical provider fraud by designing, developing and implementing an automated process/procedure system. 
•	Functioned as the Cost Recovery Program supervisor, including oversight of statewide staff, provide quality control and training, manage databases and reconcile funds, monitor and provided program reporting.
•	Supervised Albany District Office Audit & Review Division comprised of professional and clerical staff.   Insured that claim payments were in compliance with laws and regulations, and established policies and procedures.
Senior Accountant 	NYS Thruway Authority            			           June 1988 – Sept. 1992   
•	Performed internal audits and internal control reviews of programs and processes with recommendation(s) as needed, review policies and procedures and develop audit programs for annual recurring audits.
Senior Internal Auditor NYS Transportation Dept.        		               Oct. 1986 – June 1988     
•	Performed internal audits and internal control reviews of programs and processes with recommendation(s) as needed.  Reviewed policies and procedures recommending changes as necessary.
Senior Accountant (SS) NYS Dept. of Social Services  		             March 1980 – Oct. 1986   
•	Developed and assisted in development of microcomputer applications for financial systems.  Facilitating implementation and providing maintenance.
•	Managed purchasing unit for Department (over 12,000 employees) during 6 month period in the absence of a Purchasing Agent.  Coordinated all purchasing efforts for Department.
•	Developed, procured and monitored contract services and expenditures, provided training to staff and vendors.

Education	
M.B.A., concentration in Accounting 	 	The College of Saint Rose          Albany, NY   		          
B.S.B.A, Major in Accounting 		 	University of Central Florida      Orlando, FL