Galen Steele is a financial management professional with over 10 years of experience in auditing, financial operations, analysis, and accounting. He has led audit teams and streamlined processes to maximize productivity. Steele holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration with a focus on finance and has received several awards for his work auditing government agencies and transportation safety.

1. G a l e n L . S t e e l e
(770) 489-9065 519 Paradise Circle
czars100@aol.com Douglasville, GA 30134
F i n a n c i a l M a n a g e m e n t P r o f e s s i o n a l
Accomplished Senior Auditor has 10+ years of experience ensuring accurate and effective
Financial Operations and Government Auditing. Versatile team leader demonstrates proven
success in streamlining complicated processes dealing with large amounts of data to maximize
productivity. Displays proficiency in auditing, analysis techniques, financial reporting, budgeting,
conflict resolution and accounting best practices and procedure. Embraces skill in partnering
finance with core operations and developing productive cross-enterprise alliances. Excels in
high stressed and time sensitive environment.
 Budgeting & Forecasting  Regulatory Auditing Policy & Procedures
 Financial Reporting & Accounting  Performance Metrics & Change Management
 Mastery in Financial Analysis  Team Leadership & Process Improvement
P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
United States Department of Transportation Jan 2002 – Present
Senior Auditor, Office of Inspector General
Atlanta, GA
United States Customs Service Jan 1997 – Jan 2002
Auditor, Regulatory Audit Division
Detroit, MI
United States Army Audit Agency July 1994 - Jan 1997
Auditor
Warren, MI
 Conducted audit surveys and verifications; provided accurate and timely reporting of
financial results; oversaw all quantative and qualitative analysis functions resulting in
achieving program goals.
 Established the accuracy and productivity of everyday data prep and gathering activities
finding other areas that were of inquiry for potential audits; drafted and presented debriefs
that discovered insights and provided corrective actions and measurements.
 Consolidated entries and maintained monthly variance analysis in accordance to Office of
Inspector General procedures; ensured accurate and timely recording of all transactions.
 Fostered inter-agency task force relationships; developed processes and collaborated to
study audit procedures in joint projects with other OIGs.
 Authored presentations on proper auditing reference and independent referencing
techniques; drafted papers and reports supporting the Office of Inspector General testimony
before Congress.
 Eliminated issues with non-concurrence on reports; provided guidance and opportunities for
referring audits to higher management officials when warranted.
 Analyzed and subsequently reconstructed process for efficiency; initiated financial and
operational audit reviews including Compliance Assessments, NAFTAs, Drawbacks, Bonded
Warehouses, and CAT followups.
 Successfully lead audit review teams in responding to Congressional audit requests;
mentored and instructed new and junior auditors and analysts.
 Renovated the internal audit process; developed systems for internal controls to incorporate
into the daily operations; provided leadership and acted as Team Leader to give rise to a
monetary finding that was favorable for the U.S. Government.
 Streamlined and facilitated self-development, servings as the Bonded Warehouse Clerks
Desk Coordinator in Detroit, EEO cCOunselor, COOP Coordinator and co-SOC Officer.

2. E D U C A T I O N & T E C H N I C A L S K I L L S
Frederick Taylor International University, Moraga, CA
Ph. D. in Business Administration, Finance
Frederick Taylor International University, Moraga, CA
Master of Business Administration, Executive Management
Talladega College, Talladega, AL
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Accounting
Adobe Acrobat  Microsoft Office Suite  TeamMate  OIG Audit Procedures  Compliance
Assessment  NAFTAs Drawbacks  CAT FollowUps
A U D I T T R A I N I N G
So You Want To Be A Supervisor, 2011  The Reasons Why Diversity Matters, 2011  Myers-Briggs
Type Indicator for Team, 2011  Skills for Leading and Managing Audit Projects, 2011  Quality
Assurance Process Training, 2012  Annual Ethics Training, 2015  Plain Language Training, 2013
 Assessing Controls in Performance Audits, 2013  Safety Performance Analysis System, 2013 
Internal Controls Training, 2014  Evaluating & Presenting Analysis Results, 2014  Leadership &
Management Skills for Non-Managers, Writing Boot Camp: The Battle for Clarity, 2014 
Business Writing: Editing & Proofreading, 2015  Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing, 2015 
Data Collection Tools Fundamentals for System Assessment Safety, 2015  Essential
Communication for the Audit Life Cycle, 2015  Internal & External Auditing Principles, 2010 
Report Writing Seminar, 2010 Decision Support Building New Analytical Skills, 2010  Advanced
Supervision Management in TeamMate, 2009  Cross Indexing & Referencing in TeamMate,
2007  Critical Thinking Skills for Auditors, 2007  Written Communication for Auditors, 2007 
Producing Effective Audit Writing, 2007  Negotiation & Conflict Resolution Skills for Auditors,
2007  Increasing Individual Productivity, 2007  Developing the Message, 2006  Professional
Interviewing Skills, 2006  Auditor’s Legal Toolkit, 2005  Planning & Managing Skills for Audit
Leaderships, 2005  Pre-Supervisory Development Program, 2004  Cost Management System
Training, 2003  Preparing & Writing Testimony, Aug 2003  Managing Auditor’s Writing, 2003 
Teambuilding for Audit Organization, 2003  Audit Quality & the Audit Process, 2002  Graphics:
The Display of Quantitative Data, 2002
A W A R D S
Office of Inspector General Team Award, 2013  Department of Transportation Aviation Safety
Audit Team Award, 2014  Governmental Service Award, 2014  Atlanta Office Award for
Audit Proposal, Feb 2010  Governmental Service Award, July 2009, 2004, 1999) 
Secretary’s Transportation Safety Award, Nov 2008  Glenn/Roth Award for Exemplary Service,
2008  Office of Inspector General Team Award, Nov 2005  DOT Secretary’s Award for
Partnering Excellence, Nov 2005  U.S. Customs Service Auditor Cash Award, 2002 
U.S. Customs Service Letter of Appreciation – EEO Counselor, Dec 2001 
U.S. Customs Service Auditor Award, May 1998  U.S. Customs Service Recognition Award, Jan
1998  Letter of Recognition –Secretary of Treasury, Nov 1997
References Gladly Provided Upon Request