Motivated and accomplished business professional offering a diverse set of knowledge, skills and abilities with over 24 years of experience in the Payments Industry. Dedicated and technically skilled with substantive analytical, relationship building, process improvement, and progressive thinking expertise developed through experience managing multidisciplinary projects. Flexible and versatile multitasker who maintains composure while under pressure and thrives in fast paced environments.
Overview
17
years of professional experience
Work History
JPMorgan Chase & Co
Solutions Architect, VP
01.2019 - Current
Job overview
Manage demanding rotating portfolio of new and existing Merchant Services clients providing best-in-class experience from initiation to production rollout
Facilitates requirements gathering meetings with client business and technology operations teams, client senior leadership and internal implementation members resulting in documented project scope creation and delivery
Acts as subject matter expert maintaining extensive knowledge and expertise in Merchant Services business verticals, platforms, and processes
Business verticals include Payment Facilitators, Petroleum, Technology, Grocery, Gaming, Gambling, and Government, not for Profit, Higher Education (GHHN)
Platforms include Stratus, Tandem, Orbital, NAP and Global
Responsible for proactively driving accelerated revenue recognition by 5% each quarter/10% annually while accelerating End to End project cycle time by 20% annually
Consistently volunteers for additional growth opportunities including maintenance of SOPs, ancillary projects, and new initiatives directed at improving client onboarding experience.
JPMorgan Chase & Co
Implementations Analyst II
01.2018 - 01.2019
Job overview
Managed multiple high profile customer relationships with varied levels of complexity while maintaining high focus on customer satisfaction
Served as primary point of contact for client technical consultation, inquiries and escalations with follow through to resolution
Provided training and coaching to junior associates to ensure compliance with department policies and procedures
Maintained in depth knowledge of all Technical Specifications to ensure client compliance with industry mandates.
JPMorgan Chase & Co
KYC Officer
01.2017 - 01.2018
Job overview
Partnered with stakeholders to identify and drive process improvements, procedural improvements and efficiencies.
Reduced risk exposure by diligently reviewing client information for potential red flags and escalated issues as necessary.
Improved efficiency in customer due diligence procedures with thorough knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards.
Developed strong relationships with internal stakeholders to foster seamless communication throughout KYC process.
Conducted comprehensive risk assessments for high-risk clients, mitigating potential threats to organization''s reputation and finances.
Maintained accurate records of all client data, ensuring timely updates to reflect changes in risk profiles or regulatory requirements.
Mitigated operational risks by adhering to established guidelines when processing new account applications or updating existing records.
JPMorgan Chase & Co
Implementation Manager
01.2013 - 01.2017
Job overview
Managed multiple high profile customer relationships with varied levels of complexity while maintaining high focus on customer satisfaction
Primary lead for US EMV Certification Implementations including Card Brand certifications
Maintained team Wiki and SharePoint sites as well as creation and implementation of department training materials
Served as primary point of contact for client technical consultation, inquiries and escalations with follow through to resolution
Provided training and coaching to junior associates to ensure compliance with department policies and procedures
Developed in depth knowledge of all Technical Specifications to ensure client compliance with industry mandates.
JPMorgan Chase & Co
Product Manager
01.2007 - 01.2013
Job overview
Managed delivery and release of products from concept to implementation
Identified wireless billing losses and implemented cleanup initiative which resulted in 462K annual saving
Actively engaged with Strategic Initiative Product managers to translate justified market requirements into Technical Business requirements for Point-of-Sale products
Coordinated creation, delivery and quality assurance testing of Point-of-Sale code with external vendors
Developed in depth knowledge of all technical message format specifications
Maintained US and Canadian cross border knowledge of compliance rules and regulations
Managed Internal Reporting and created user stories for implementation through Agile Methodology
Managed 3rd party Settlement projects from concept to implementation
Created business requirements, coordinated file testing and ensured production timelines were met.
Education
Ashford University
San Diego, CA
Associate of Arts from Business Leadership
05.2020
University Overview
Graduated summa cum laude
Skills
Operational management
Revenue Generation
Business Development
Strategic Planning
Technical Support
Regulatory Compliance
Solution Innovation
Revenue Growth
Problem-Solving
Client Relationship Building
Military
UNITED STATES NAVY, 1995-1997, Honorable Discharge