Salim Jackson
McKees Rocks
Summary
Accomplished Compliance and Risk Management Leader with 20+ years of expertise in regulatory oversight, public relations, and operational strategy. Proven ability to drive risk mitigation, regulatory adherence, and corporate integrity in highly regulated industries. Adept at leading change management initiatives, fostering inclusion, and implementing strategic process improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corporate Compliance Program Manager
ZOLL Medical Corporation
04.2022 - Current
- Develop implement, and maintain effective compliance programs, ensuring adherence to global regulatory frameworks and ethical business practices
- Collaborate with executive leadership to enforce compliance with AdvaMed Code of Ethics, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and industry regulations
- Designed, implemented, and maintained Learning Management Systems to deliver compliance training and track employee certifications
- Developed and updated corporate policies, conducted investigations, and performed risk and needs assessments to identify and mitigate compliance risks
- Led change management initiatives, including facilitating focus groups to enhance organizational compliance culture
- Conduct training on policies, ethical behavior, and regulatory requirements
- Conducted Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and oversaw the implementation of new compliance tools and systems
- Established advisory boards to provide strategic guidance on compliance-related matters
- Managed due diligence processes for third parties, ensuring compliance with global anti-corruption laws
- Direct project management efforts across multiple compliance initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with organizational goals
- Ensure adherence to federal, state, and industry-specific regulations governing medical equipment distribution
- Monitor evolving regulations to proactively implement necessary changes
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities in operations
- Develop mitigation strategies to address compliance risks and monitor their effectiveness
- Conduct investigations into potential compliance breaches or ethical violations
- Promote a culture of compliance across all levels of the organization
- Provide regular updates to Committees and internal Stakeholders on compliance issues, risks, and program effectiveness
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between compliance, governance and business objectives
- Establish mechanisms for employees to report concerns confidentially without fear of retaliation
Casino Compliance Manager
PENNSYLVANIA GAMING CONTROL BOARD
11.2006 - 04.2022
- Responsible for managing Casino Compliance Representatives at a licensed gaming facility in Pennsylvania, reporting to the Regional Director in the Bureau of Casino Compliance, Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board
- Direct all PGCB regulatory staff and auditor’s activities, including record storage, submissions, human resource matters, and business continuity
- Review and approve compliance reports while ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements
- Strategic Leadership: Lead cross-functional projects, provide strategic guidance on union boards, and collaborate on diversity training initiatives aligned with the PGCB Diversity Plan
- Monitor HR practices to support diversity and inclusion strategies
- Policy and Procedure Development: Collaborate on creating policies and procedures for the Casino Compliance Bureau
- Analyze policy violations, prepare reports for enforcement, and respond to internal control audits
- Serve as a liaison with Regulatory bodies, casino management, staff, vendors, and PGCB departments
- Influence executive policies to foster an inclusive work environment
- Investigate compliance issues, suspicious activity, and regulatory violations
- Conduct monitoring activities to ensure adherence to laws and regulations
- Conduct due diligence of operators, manufacturers, suppliers and other third-party businesses to mitigate risk
- Training and Educating staff under my remittance on compliance procedures
- Spearhead regulatory alignment strategies by generating documentation for senior management
- Participate in the licensure process for new gaming facilities
- Process Improvement: Recommend enhancements to strategic processes to improve integrity and operational efficiency
Casino Compliance Representative
PENNSYLVANIA GAMING CONTROL BOARD
05.2010 - 07.2014
- Responsible for performing specific casino compliance duties at the PGCB’s licensed gaming facilities
- Manage all phases of the gaming Compliance and Licensing process for violations
- Accountable for monitoring the casino’s compliance of all PGCB regulations, the facility’s internal controls, the facility’s policies and procedures, and the provisions of Title 4
- Served as a liaison and cultivate relationships with all levels of law enforcement, casino management, casino staff employees, all PGCB departments and department employees, registered and certified vendors
- Conducted inquiries regarding casino operations and secures copies of documents, tapes/discs, reports, logs, etc., that are necessary to ascertain compliance with all laws and regulations
- Implemented strategies to optimize alignment with regulatory requirements by generating key documentation such as reports and correspondence to senior management and commissioners
- Participated in surveillance searches to accomplish investigative needs, patron complaints, unusual or suspicious activity, underage gaming, and maintain the security of gaming facilities
- Regulated activities of gaming slot machines, cashier cage areas, count rooms and voucher redemption kiosk areas
- Cooperated with the investigation and prosecution of non-criminal violations of Title 4, regulations, and internal controls
- Observed suspicious activity and report the same into the Compliance database with the necessary follow-up
- Gained expertise in gaming oversight by reviewing regulations and leveraging relationship management skills
- Worked with the Bureau of Licensing (“BOL”) to ensure that all vendors are licensed according to licensing regulations
Licensing Analyst
PENNSYLVANIA GAMING CONTROL BOARD
11.2006 - 05.2010
- Managed all phases of application process for gaming licensure / registration
- Developed and implemented strategies to optimize alignment with regulatory requirements
- Generated key documentation such as reports, business correspondence, and charts
- Cultivated strong relationships with applicants; monitored application progress to maximize timeliness, accuracy, and completeness
- Prepared and delivered reports on in-progress applications to senior management
- Spearheaded the Board’s participation in the initial licensure and opening of Pennsylvania’s 1st large casino facility and the 1st Category 2 gaming establishment
- Gained expertise in gaming and industry oversight by reviewing regulations, by conferring with state and private subject matter experts to bolster knowledge, and by leveraging relationship management skills to build a network of contacts
- Provided recommendations in connection with the development and improvement of new and existing data processing systems to enhance the integrity of the licensing process or to improve the efficiency of related Title 4 activities
- Reviewed applications for operators, manufacturers, suppliers, vendors, junket enterprises, key employees, permittee and registrants and related revenue
- Licensing and approving specified minority owned organizations
- Prepared correspondence, reports, charts, and other documents in connection with licensing, permitting, registration, and certification responsibilities
- Communicated with applicants to ensure timely receipt of required information
- Updated databases to ensure accurate information is being tracked regarding the applicant, licensee, and affiliates
- Prepared and issued initial and renewed licenses, permits, registrations, and certifications upon Board authorization
- Provided regular updates to Bureau managers on the status of applications and licenses and any other outstanding issues requiring supervisory action
Senior Administrator of Permanency
A SECOND CHANCE, INC.
03.2003 - 11.2006
- Directed the operations of 7 departments and 30+ team members (including 6 administrators and 4 managers)
- Ensured program and management quality while overseeing educational / after school, parenting, respite, homecare, and SWAN programs
- Identified and resolved operational issues and crises
- Devised new processes, program plans, and funding requests; opened new revenue streams and increased scope of services by launching new programs
- Conducted staff training programs
- Attributed additional revenues by designing grant requests and deploying new services
- Played key role in capacity as a member of the “Emerging Leaders” program
- Enhanced efficiency by implementing new procedures (still operative as of 2009)
- Won Administrator of the Year Award after becoming youngest-ever Senior Administrator
- Appeared on organization’s behalf at conferences and development programs
Education
Associates - criminal Justice
Eastern Gateway Community College
01.2022
Master of Business Administration -
Point Park University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania01.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Communications with Concentration in Public Relations
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania01.2000
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance Oversight
- Regulatory Compliance Assessment
- Process Optimization
- Reporting
- Crisis Management
- Effective Team Guidance
- Inclusion Strategies
- Process Improvements
- Public Sector Engagement
- Public Relations
- Program development
- Risk assessment
- Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Compliance management
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Supervised team of 15 staff members.
- Collaborated with Senior Leadership team to develop Corporate Wide Business policies.
- Achieved well over 95% compliance by introducing Compliance training through the Workday platform.
Extracurricular Affiliations
- Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Drive Chair
- Omega Psi Phi Annual Christmas Toy Drive Chair
- Charles Drew Blood Drive Lead
Professional Affiliations Certifications
- PMI Certificate of Project Management
- Seton Hall School of Law US Healthcare Compliance Certificate
- Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP)
Certification
- NBMBA Executive Director of Education, S.R.U. Board of Governors
- SRU BAS Assistant Director of Public Relations
- Free and Accepted Masonic Lodge #16
- AFSCME Local #2248 Treasurer
- AFSCME Local Union Steward
Timeline
Corporate Compliance Program Manager
ZOLL Medical Corporation
04.2022 - Current
Casino Compliance Representative
PENNSYLVANIA GAMING CONTROL BOARD
05.2010 - 07.2014
Casino Compliance Manager
PENNSYLVANIA GAMING CONTROL BOARD
11.2006 - 04.2022
Licensing Analyst
PENNSYLVANIA GAMING CONTROL BOARD
11.2006 - 05.2010
Senior Administrator of Permanency
A SECOND CHANCE, INC.
03.2003 - 11.2006
Master of Business Administration -
Point Park University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications with Concentration in Public Relations
Slippery Rock University
Associates - criminal Justice
Eastern Gateway Community College
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