EMMALINE HOFFMEISTER
RESUME SYNOPSIS
Emmaline Hoffmeister is a highly accomplished and proficient professional with a 12-year career in accounting and auditing. Emmaline made significant contributions and earned numerous awards for her expertise in performance auditing, forensic accounting, financial analysis, compliance, risk management, and audit leadership.
In addition to her award-winning accounting and auditing career, Emmaline is a bestselling author, known for her success in LDS Christian fiction and Jane Austen adaptations. As a bestselling author, she has captivated readers worldwide, with her most celebrated novel, Longbourn’s Unexpected Matchmaker, selling over 250,000 copies globally.
Her diverse expertise in both accounting and auditing, as well as publishing, showcases her analytical acumen, storytelling talent, and business leadership, making her a dynamic and accomplished professional.
RESUME
Resume Overview
Motivated and personable business professional with a successful career in government auditing. Highly knowledgeable in RCWs, WACs, and Government Auditing Standards, with a proven ability to build strong professional relationships and instill confidence at all organizational levels.
Adept at exercising independent judgment, with exceptional instincts, perspective, and common sense. Skilled in handling sensitive and confidential records, maintaining diplomacy and tact in all interactions. Flexible, versatile, and poised, with the ability to independently gather, organize, and analyze diverse data.
Expert in data gathering, research, financial analysis, and audit reporting, including drafting findings, coordinating research, and leading presentations and discussions. Experienced in providing training sessions for hundreds of individuals, ensuring effective communication and knowledge dissemination. Skilled in engaging government officials, facilitating constructive discussions, and communicating complex information to diverse audiences.
Proficient in risk-based audit approaches, applying policies and procedures to solve complex technical and managerial problems. Thrives in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments with frequent interruptions, demonstrating outstanding team-building, leadership, and mentoring abilities.
In addition to her career in accounting and auditing, Emmaline is an award-winning and bestselling author, having written 18 novels, novellas, and short stories, with 9 currently published. She has published under two pseudonyms in the past, but all works have since been re-edited and republished under her real name.
Emmaline began her writing career with Jane Austen Pride and Prejudice adaptations, later expanding into Regency historical suspense and adventure. She is currently working on contemporary Christian fiction suspense and adventure novels.
RHEMALDA PUBLISHING 2009-PRESENT
AUTHOR & PUBLISHER
Publications
Emmaline Hoffmeister is co-owner of Rhemalda, Inc. dba Rhemalda Publishing, where she manages all aspects of the publishing process to bring her literary works to market. Her responsibilities extend to designing all parts of her own works and mentoring (free and paid) services to other authors within the publishing industry. Key responsibilities include:
Authorship: Writing and publishing novels, novellas, and short stories under her own name, contributing exclusively to the literary offerings of Rhemalda Publishing.
Design Services: Utilizing design expertise to enhance the visual appeal and marketability of her published works, maintaining high-quality production standards. Additionally, providing design services to other authors for their interior layout, typography, book covers, and marketing promotional materials. Her design expertise extends into website design.
Mentoring Services: Offering comprehensive consultancy services to authors within the publishing industry, guiding them through the manuscript development, publishing process, and marketing strategies.
Audiobook Services: Producing audiobook versions of popular public domain titles, enhancing accessibility and expanding the audiobook catalog of Rhemalda. These audiobooks are provided free of charge on YouTube.
Operational Oversight: Directing day-to-day operations, including financial management, editorial decisions, and strategic partnerships, to optimize efficiency and growth within her publishing enterprise.
Emmaline Hoffmeister's role encompasses creative authorship, design services for herself and others, as well as strategic business leadership, emphasizing her dedication to literary excellence and supporting fellow authors through mentorship.
Published Works
Accomplished author with 18 works of fiction, including 5 novels, 4 novellas, and 7 short stories. Currently, 9 works are in print (5 novels and 4 novellas), available for purchase on my website and through various online booksellers.
Published Works (Currently Available)
Longbourn's Unexpected Matchmaker – December 30, 2009
Pemberley Mistletoe – November 27, 2013
Threat of Scandal – November 17, 2014
The Illegitimate Heir – February 9, 2015
Scent of Desire – March 15, 2015
Narrow Escape (Shaleslip Manor, Book 1) – June 20, 2015
True Lies (Shaleslip Manor, Book 2) – July 20, 2015
Burden of Innocence (Shaleslip Manor, Book 3) – August 31, 2015
Left Behind - November 15, 2024 (Direct From Author) - December 15, 2025 (Released)
My books are available for purchase on my website and through various online booksellers.
Writing
Other Writing Gigs
Speech Writer
Grant Writer for Government, Non-Profit, Agriculture, Women and Minority Owned Businesses
Business Plan Writer
Freelance Journalism
Web Content Writer
Copy Writer for Promotional Materials, Advertisements, and Marketing Content
Video, Commercial, and Online Content Scriptwriting
Creative Writing Curriculum Development for High School and University Level Courses
Obituary Writer
Life-Sketch Writer
Ghostwriter - Small Scale Content
FREELANCE ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS
INDEPENDENT
Freelance
Contracted Independent Auditing Services for Non-Disclosed Clients
* Forensic Auditor - Investigator and Expert Witness on Corporate Fraud Cases
* Patent Development and Filing
* Business Plans
* Grant Writer - NASA
* Grant Writer - Airport
* Grant Writer - Agriculture
* Grant Writer - Women Owned Business
WASHINGTON STATE AUDITOR'S OFFICE MAY 2001 to FEBRUARY 2012
WASAO
Performance Audior
Senior Project Coordinator/Audit Manager: Performance Audit
Senior Project Coordinator/Audit Manager, State and Local Transportation, Performance Audit (March 1, 2008 to February 23, 2012)
Planned, managed, conducted, and reported on performance audits of state and local governments in adherence to Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book), Initiative 900, and internal policies.
Authored comprehensive performance audit reports, including notable projects such as:
* Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Highway Maintenance and Construction Performance Audit
* WSDOT Ferries Division Performance Audit
* WSDOT Administration and Overhead Performance Audit
* WSDOT Congestion Relief
* Impact Fees of 5 Washington Cities
* Sound Transit Link Light Rail
* Sound Transit Risk Assessment
* Port of Seattle
Assisted in reviewing audits of hospitals, PUDs, cities, counties, and school districts.
Completed Angela Maniac’s training on "Writing High Impact Reports" to enhance reporting quality.
Developed and maintained client and contractor relationships.
Provided professional and technical audit advice.
Ensured audits were completed within approved budgets and timetables.
Provided leadership and support to audit staff, overseeing performance reviews and guidance.
Supervised audit staff, directing audits of large and complex financial and compliance issues.
Organized and reviewed work activities of subordinate ASA’s.
Monitored ongoing audits to maintain budget, timeliness, policy adherence, and quality standards.
Presented oral presentations to local and state government executive management.
Mentored staff through performance development plans and appraisals.
Managed personnel concerns, ensuring effective performance management.
WASAO 2001-2012
Additional WASAO Experience
Other positions held at the Washington State Auditor’s Office
May 19, 2006 - 5 Year Service Award
* Assistant Audit Manager, Performance Audit 2006-2007
* Assistant Audit Manager, Local Audit 2003-2006
* State Public Works, County Road and Bid Law Field Specialist 2003-2012
* Fraud Specialist, Local Audit 2003-2012
* Assistant State Auditor, Local Audit 2002-2003
* College Career Graduate, Local Audit 2001
* Audit Intern, Local Audit 2001
Awards
Professional Awards, Accomplishments, and Presentations
As part of my role with the Washington State Auditor's Office, I regularly delivered government presentations. In addition to these routine presentations, I accepted various speaking engagements, including:
September 12, 2002 Recognized for my work on the Grant County PUD Audit
March 2003 – Department of Labor and Industries Bid Law and Prevailing Wage Seminar.
October 10, 2003 - Leadership Recognition Award
May 7, 2004 - Contribution Award - Emmaline Hoffmeister
August 19, 2004 - Outstanding Contribution - Certificate of Leadership - Employee of the Month
September 14, 2004 - Team Player Recognition Award
April 2006 – Municipal Research and Services Corporation (MRSC) Public Works Seminars (3 presentations).
May 19, 2006 - 5 Year Service Award
August 2006 – Washington State Transportation Commission Performance Audit Presentation.
September 2007 to December 2007 - Department of Labor and Industries Bid Law and Prevailing Wage Seminars (10 presentations).
Presented Performance Audit findings to the Washington State Governor's Office and at broadcasted State Legislative Hearings.
I played a key role in the establishment, implementation and successfulness of the Washington State Auditor’s Office Performance Audit Division. I was one of the first 5 people brought into the division to assist in its creation and organization.
May 21, 2008 - Director's Achievement Award for 2007 Performance Audit of WSDOT
October 15, 2008 - Participation Letter for the Annual Photo Contest
February 28, 2011 Performance Audit Career Accomplishment Letter
Training Profile
Training Profile with SAO
Computer Network Training - Internal Networks
IT Security Awareness
IT Protocols & Security in a Mobile Environment
Supervisor Essential Phase 1
Diverse Communication Styles
Auditor Independence
Consideration of Internal Controls in Financial Statement Audits
Leadership Development
Leading Effective Teams
Project Management for Executives
Auditing Construction & Construction Management - Lessons Learned from The Port of Seattle
Writing High Impact Audit Reports
Principles and Methods of Risk Assessment for Performance Audits
Repeat or Annual Trainings
A-133
GAAP Financial Statements
Schools Workshop
Ethical Standards Training
Auditing Financial Statements
High Risk Review
Split Reports
Fraud Annual update
Schools 101 Apportionment Training
Coso
New Auditing Standards
Preventing Sexual Harassment
Additional Training Profile - Agency Identified
Prevailing Wage (Instructor)
Accounting and Auditing Update - FMAC Financial Management Advisory Council (Multiple Times)
Supervisor Essentials - DOP Department of Personnel
Public Works Construction - LORMAN
Legislative History - LAW LIB Law Library Legal Research Program - Seattle University School of Law
Personal Service Contracts - DOP Department of Personnel
PNAIF Spring Audit Forum - PNIAF Pacific Northwest Intergovernmental Audit Forum
Getting the Public, Press and Public Officials to Focus on Performance (Governing)
Conducting Performance Audits Efficiently - NASACT National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers and Treasurers
Putting Performance Measures to Work AGA - Office of the Attorney General
Dealing with Difficult People- Fred Pryor
Risk-based Performance Audit Project Planning - IIA Institute of Internal Auditors
National Fraud Awareness Conference on Transportation Infrastrucutre Programs - AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
Performance Auditing Conference - IIA Institute of Internal Auditors
Managing Through Tough Times - The Role of Shared and Managed Services (Governing)
CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY & BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY - IDAHO
EDUCATION
Education
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA
09/1998 to 08/2001
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Besides my accounting degree, I have extensive coursework in Juvenile Developmental Psychology, Personality/Social Psychology, and English with an emphasis on Business, Technical, and Creative Writing.
Brigham Young University Idaho
Formerly Rick's College
Rexburg, ID
09/1996 to 05/1998
Associate’s of Arts and Sciences in Psychology