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Garret Reed

DRAPER,Utah

Summary

Dynamic EVP of Merchant Acquiring with extensive experience in leading payment gateway operations and managing high-profile accounts, including Marriott and Hilton. Expertise in strategic implementation, process improvement, and cross-functional team leadership. Proven skills in sales negotiation, pricing strategy, and marketing techniques driving organizational growth and productivity.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

EVP Merchant Acquiring/Relationship Managers

Elavon/US Bank
04.2008 - 08.2011

Globally managed the overall Merchant Acquiring revenue and ran the three different payment Gateways.

Managed the Account Managers and Relationship Managers.

Senior Vice President Operations/Account Managers

Southern DataComm
02.1997 - 04.2008

I was responsible for the overall success of the Gateway.

Managed Account Managers/Relationship Managers.

Personally Managed Marriott, Ritz Carlton, IHG, LaQuinta, Choice Hotels, Hilton, Hyatt.

Vice President of Operations & Support

Money Transfer Systems
05.1992 - 02.1997
  • Applied excellent problem-solving, process development, and strategic implementation skills to lead and support all areas of operations.
  • Streamlined operations by identifying inefficiencies and implementing process improvements.
  • Supported project management team for optimal performance.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to ensure seamless collaboration for optimal business outcomes.

Director of Operations & Support

TransNet/Paymentech
05.1984 - 04.1992
  • Founder/Parter:
  • Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
  • Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
  • Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.

Skills

  • Pricing strategy
  • Sales Negotiation
  • Brand Awareness
  • Marketing techniques
  • Account Management
  • Relationship Management
  • Payment Industry Knowledge

Timeline

EVP Merchant Acquiring/Relationship Managers

Elavon/US Bank
04.2008 - 08.2011

Senior Vice President Operations/Account Managers

Southern DataComm
02.1997 - 04.2008

Vice President of Operations & Support

Money Transfer Systems
05.1992 - 02.1997

Director of Operations & Support

TransNet/Paymentech
05.1984 - 04.1992
Garret Reed