Wendy Guadarrama
@wendyguadarrama
Compliance professional specializing in regulatory reporting, controls, and risk mitigation.
What I'm looking for
I am a detail-driven compliance professional with extensive experience managing federal, state, and global transparency reporting, operational risk monitoring, and internal control strengthening within highly regulated industries. I have led audits and investigations, built scalable compliance processes, and translated complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance for cross-functional teams.
Throughout my career I have developed SOPs, training programs, tracking tools, and dashboards that improved data accuracy, audit readiness, and workflow transparency. I partner with Legal, Finance, IT, and Commercial teams to resolve compliance concerns, supported system implementations through data mapping and testing, and managed compliance hotlines and mailboxes to ensure timely issue resolution.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Managed end-to-end federal, state, and global transparency reporting and monitoring, improving data accuracy and audit readiness through dashboards and controls; supported audits and investigations with root-cause analysis and reporting.
Compliance Specialist
Akorn Pharmaceuticals
May 2017 - Nov 2021 (4 years 6 months)
Oversaw U.S. federal and state transparency reporting, conducted audits of expenses and business activities, and developed internal controls and training programs to strengthen compliance oversight.
Human Resources Coordinator
Akorn Pharmaceuticals
Aug 2015 - May 2017 (1 year 9 months)
Supported HR compliance and onboarding by managing employee records, I-9s, background checks, and coordinating policy training and immigration paperwork to maintain regulatory compliance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Columbia College of Missouri
Bachelor of Science, Management & Human Resources
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Management and Human Resources, graduating in May 2016.
Columbia College of Missouri
Associate of Science, Human Services
Awarded an Associate of Science in Human Services in August 2012.
Carthage College
Paralegal Generalist Certificate, Paralegal Studies
Completed a Paralegal Generalist Certificate in December 2006.
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