Olisaeloka I. Dallah has over 15 years of experience in compliance and auditing roles, most recently as Vice President of Compliance and Security at Greektown Casino from 2002 to 2015. He has expertise in establishing training programs, internal controls, and accounting practices in compliance with regulations. Dallah has led compliance, internal audit, security, and other teams, and has presented audit findings and recommendations to executives and the Board of Directors. He holds an MBA and certifications in fraud examination and fraud specialist.
Felix has more than 40 years of experience working on a broad range of industries providing expert witness and litigation consulting services in federal and state courts and private arbitrations involving lost profits and other economic damages, forensic accounting and investigations, and accounting malpractice.
Felix has more than 40 years of experience working on a broad range of industries providing expert witness and litigation consulting services in federal and state courts and private arbitrations involving lost profits and other economic damages, forensic accounting and investigations, and accounting malpractice.
Your take-away from the IT Service Management (ITSM) presentation are:
• A clear understanding of PM practices used in the implementation of ITSM
• Planning tips to successfully deliver an ITSM process improvement project
• Marketing ideas to socialize the message to the organization
• Testing techniques to achieve organic improvements along the way
• Ways to achieve buy-in from stakeholders
Keynote originally presented at the Information Governance Conference in Hartford, CT on 9/8/2014. Most organizations have some semblance of information governance in place today, but it is often scattered across team and divisional boundaries, with no centralized authority or enforcement. The goal of this session is to provide attendees with a roadmap for decision rights and permissions, and a framework for management of roles and policies around content creation, site provisioning, storage optimization, archiving, retention and deletion.
Your take-away from the IT Service Management (ITSM) presentation are:
• A clear understanding of PM practices used in the implementation of ITSM
• Planning tips to successfully deliver an ITSM process improvement project
• Marketing ideas to socialize the message to the organization
• Testing techniques to achieve organic improvements along the way
• Ways to achieve buy-in from stakeholders
Keynote originally presented at the Information Governance Conference in Hartford, CT on 9/8/2014. Most organizations have some semblance of information governance in place today, but it is often scattered across team and divisional boundaries, with no centralized authority or enforcement. The goal of this session is to provide attendees with a roadmap for decision rights and permissions, and a framework for management of roles and policies around content creation, site provisioning, storage optimization, archiving, retention and deletion.
1. OLISAELOKA I. DALLAH, MBA, CFE, CFS
(248) 470-7318 (C)
Odallah3@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Progressive experience and success with Greektown Casino from the start-up phase in 1999 through the
conclusion of my tenure in 2015. Demonstrated expertise of establishing training programs,
procedures/controls, audit practices, accounting practices related to GAAP, SOX compliance, and
cost/labor/financial analysis. Applied leadership, organizational efficiency, and process improvements for
multiple departments while engaging with Board of Directors and all levels of management.
Positions Held:
2002-2015: Vice President of Compliance (managed the Compliance and Internal Audit teams; seven (7)
employees), Vice President of Compliance & Security (managed the Compliance, Security, Safety, Phone
Operators and Entertainment teams; one hundred & thirty (130) employees)
2000-2002: Director of Compliance (managed the Compliance team; three (3) employees)
1999-2000: Compliance Manager
Career Highlights:
Policies, Internal Control Standards and Standard Operating Procedures
o Examined Standard Operating Procedures, Policies, Training Programs and Internal Control Standards
for multiple departments: Compliance, Internal Audit, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance,
Human Resources, Accounting & Purchasing (including diversity spend), Accounting, Information
Technology (IT), Marketing, Player Development, Gaming Operations, Security, and Customer Services
o Implemented and executed Risk Assessments on the following areas: Compliance & Internal Audit
Programs, AML Compliance Program, Vendor Compliance Program, and Information Technology
o Met with external federal, state agencies or Vendors regarding Operational Reviews, Investigations,
Financial/Internal Audit Reviews, AML Compliance, and Federal/State Audits
o Considered company subject matter expert on State Regulatory Laws, Federal Bank Secrecy Act, AML
Compliance, KYC Program, OFAC, US Patriot Act, Internal Control Standards and Training
o Created a streamlined process and an electronic system to file federal documents (CTRs and SARs)
timely, and to retain required documents (MTLs, MILs/NILs, CTRs, SARs, AML Training & Testing
certifications) based on federal and state requirements
Leadership
o Presented audit findings/issues, investigation results, management responses and recommendations to
the Board of Directors (Audit and Regulatory Committees), Independent Accountants and Executives
o Executed processes/control improvement opportunities to maximize efficiencies and reduce costs
o Developed and maintained effective working relationships with Vendors/Suppliers of the company,
Certifying Vendor Agencies, Board of Directors, Executives, Information Technology team,
Independent Accountants, Federal Regulators (IRS, FINCEN, etc.), State Regulators (Gaming
Commission, Liquor Commission, etc.), Law Enforcement (Michigan State Police, Detroit Police,
Homeland Security, etc.), and City Agencies/Appointees
People Development and Human Resources
o Assisted in planning and recruiting executives, managers and employees for the company
o Assisted in managing and/or creating department procedures for the following departments based on the
CEO or Board of Directors requests: Compliance, Internal Audit, Security, Human Resources,
Purchasing, Accounting, Information Technology, Marketing, and Customer Service
o Designed and delivered training programs to all levels of the company and vendors (based on state
regulations, and internal control standards of the company)
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2. OLISAELOKA I. DALLAH, MBA, CFE, CFS
(248) 470-7318 (C)
Odallah3@gmail.com
o Performed background investigations on vendors/suppliers and employees, Whistleblowing/Ethics
investigations, Internal Control Standard violation reviews, and non-compliance investigations
o Demonstrated and managed all to the highest standard of proactive compliance regarding the company’s
corporate governance, vendor/supplier program, procedures and internal control standards
Career Accomplishments:
Successfully recruited out-of-state executives and managers, and also assisted in housing placement
Effectively created and managed the company’s Federal Anti-Money Laundering Program (Title 26 and
Title 31), OFAC and KYC Programs; creating internal control standards, training documents, testing
programs for Executives and employees, and implementing an electronic filing and tracking system
Conducted three (3) audits on three (3) +$350 Million Dollar Construction Projects to ensure compliance
with state laws, the company’s Internal Control Standards and Vendor Diversity Program
Performed and managed twenty-five (25) annual audits/monitoring observations, which resulted in the
company not being issued any material audit findings from Federal and/or State Agencies
Reviewed agreements in excess of $100K and reported on Related Party Agreements to the Board of
Directors (to ensure compliance with the company’s Internal Control Standards and Diversity goals)
Created and managed multiple department capital plans and budgets
Successfully created and managed the company’s Social Action Committee, Executive Volunteer
Committee, Responsible Gaming Committee, and Community Service Programs
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Microsoft Applications (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, and MS Access)
Human Resource Software (PeopleSoft, Kronos, and JDE)
Casino Management Systems (Accounting, Slot System, Table Game System, and Marketing systems)
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS:
Michigan State University, East Lansing; Executive MBA
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; Bachelor of Arts
Certified Fraud Examiner / Certified Fraud Specialist
Real Estate Licensee – State of Michigan
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
Detroit Medical Center - Receiving Hospital (current Board Trustee; four (4) years)
Benjamin Carson High School (current Governing Council Member and Treasurer; four (4) years)
Detroit Urban League (past Board Member; four (4) years)
UNCF – State of Michigan (past Board Member; three (3) years)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
Institute of Internal Auditors
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Detroit Regional Chamber (Leadership Detroit Class of XXXIV)
HONORS:
Men of Excellence (Michigan Chronicle)
People under 35 years in Corporate America
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3. OLISAELOKA I. DALLAH, MBA, CFE, CFS
(248) 470-7318 (C)
Odallah3@gmail.com
University of Michigan - Evans Scholar
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