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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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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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OLISAELOKA I. DALLAH, MBA, CFE, CFS
(248) 470-7318 (C)
Odallah3@gmail.com
 University of Michigan - Evans Scholar
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Resume (O.Dallah-I)

  • 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) Page 1 of 3 - Olisaeloka I. Dallah’s Resume
  • 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 Page 2 of 3 - Olisaeloka I. Dallah’s Resume
  • 3. OLISAELOKA I. DALLAH, MBA, CFE, CFS (248) 470-7318 (C) Odallah3@gmail.com  University of Michigan - Evans Scholar Page 3 of 3 - Olisaeloka I. Dallah’s Resume