Mission-driven, strategic, solution-oriented professional with a proven track record of successfully developing holistic, integrated account management strategies and customer success frameworks that strengthen account-level relationships, maximize product adoption/utilization, improve regulatory compliance posture, and deliver a seamless customer experience that builds brand loyalty. Exceptional manager of people and processes; able to optimize and scale operations, break down barriers to team performance, and position organizations optimally to deliver against their strategic business objectives.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Operational Service Strategy
Steward Partners
01.2023 - Current
Company Overview: Steward Partners is a Broker Dealer catering to family, institutional and multi-generational investors
Executive responsible for process re-engineering efforts as well as created efficiencies by implementing process improvements across different business units as well as custodial relationships
Implemented new processes for custodian billing, fee schedule distribution, new account opening
Created over 50 new operational procedures to improve Advisor and Home Office Workflows
Main contact for Pershing custodial relationship working with Senior members of the organization to improve the broker dealer relationship
Conducted analysis of current operational processes and identified opportunities for optimization
Lead representative for Pershing Custodial relationship working on strategic and tactical projects to improve the usability of the platform
Established and monitored key performance indicators for operational services for custodial platform
Collaborated with multiple departments including operations, IT, Trading, Asset Movement, Product and Finance to assist with aligning the cross functional projects
Facilitated communication and coordination across different business units on the changes and enhancements with the Pershing and Raymond James Custodial relationships
Partnered with members of IT to recommend technology solutions to enhance service delivery
Assisted with the evaluation of emerging technologies and their potential impact on operational services which drove digital transformation
Developed and created Operational Procedures for a wide range of topics such as Alternative Investments to increase the efficiency of external and internal systems with the Home Office Operations staff, Advisors and Sales Assistants
Worked closely with the Director of Operations to assist with providing institutional knowledge on Pershing’s products and services
Steward Partners is a Broker Dealer catering to family, institutional and multi-generational investors
Director of Brokerage Operations
Glorifi
01.2022 - 12.2022
Company Overview: Glorifi develops a financial technology platform that provides investment options, insurance facilities, and other financial management services
Established an integrated operating framework from the ground up (including policies, processes, and technology) governing all Brokerage Operations at a financial technology startup organization in preparation for a global software rollout
Defined a vision and long-term strategy (encompassing operational readiness, staffing, and regulatory compliance) to ensure commercially successful platform launch
Developed key policies and procedures for Operational Broker Dealers that are standardized, scalable, and informed by industry best practices
Partnered with Product Management, Compliance, and IT personnel to ensure customer needs and regulatory requirements were effectively incorporated into the product roadmap
Designed AML, KYC, and CIP review procedures to strengthen regulatory compliance posture
Collaborated with a third-party vendor (INNREG) to author operationally compliant supervisory policies
Drove process improvement efforts to optimize mission-critical workflows related to the development of credit card and technology stacks
Currently pursuing other opportunities after the Executive Committee made the decision to wind down the firm due to lack of investor funding
Glorifi develops a fintech platform that provides investment options, insurance facilities, and other financial management services
Manager, Global Client Relationships - Client Implementations
Pershing LLC, a BNY Mellon Company
01.2016 - 12.2022
Company Overview: Global financial solutions provider, and subsidiary of The Bank of New York Mellon with $1.9T in assets under administration
Provided leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for a team of five Senior Client Implementation Specialists to steer the full cycle solution implementation process, act as main point of contact for Pershing customers, deliver a highly differentiated customer experience, and ensure value realization of clients’ investments in Pershing products and services
Managed the Senior Client Implementation Group to ensure seamless deployment and adoption of 5-10 new customer applications annually; ensured clients were optimally positioned to effectively monetize their investments in Pershing software
Partnered with Executive Committee members to develop a unified, formalized, and efficient implementation framework and rollout plans influencing all 900 global customers
Designed Project Management plans governing software implementation, rollout, and iteration
Implemented the following modules: Voluntary Reorganization, FINRA CAT Compliance, New Advisor Registration Master, Client-Boarding, and Client Centric Modules
Developed standardized and repeatable implementation SOPs; contributed $2-3MM in incremental sales
Streamlined speed-to-market and enhanced product adoption for all technology enhancements
Global financial solutions provider, and subsidiary of The Bank of New York Mellon with $1.9T in assets under administration
Manager, Global Client Relationships - Global Client Services
Pershing LLC, a BNY Mellon Company
01.2016 - 12.2022
Company Overview: Global financial solutions provider, and subsidiary of The Bank of New York Mellon with $1.9T in assets under administration
Led a team of 15 Senior Service Experience Analysts to ensure timely and accurate responses to servicing inquiries from 900+ Broker Dealer and RIA clients on a global level
Provided guidance, support, and strategic insights in the areas of system navigation, integration, and tax and client documentation
Developed key strategies to strengthen account-level relationships, deliver a frictionless and value-added customer support experience, and mitigate organizational risk
Served as go-to resource and subject matter expert (SME) for the Citi Service Team, the company’s largest client; leveraged call analytics to overhaul the service model, optimize call routing, introduce a Spanish line, and diversify phone selections
Designed robust Call Center protocols, policies, and procedures to control and mitigate risk
Partnered with C-level executives to review departmental KPIs and capitalize on improvement opportunities
Served as NETX360 Workstation SME and evangelizer for the new NETX360 Wealth Platform; drove sustained increases in product adoption/utilization
Authored operating procedures for a proprietary saving system used for block trading and rebalancing
Increased the breadth and scope of team member responsibilities; transitioned from a reactive customer service approach to a proactive, partnership-based, and solution-driven model
Consistently met established SLA goals; recognized with the Pershing Quality Cup Award (2016) for delivering a white glove customer experience (as evidenced by exceptional client survey results)
Global financial solutions provider, and subsidiary of The Bank of New York Mellon with $1.9T in assets under administration
Manager, Global Client Relationships - Account Management Group
Pershing LLC, a BNY Mellon Company
01.2004 - 12.2016
Company Overview: Global financial solutions provider, and subsidiary of The Bank of New York Mellon with $1.9T in assets under administration
Reporting to the Manager of Pershing’s Account Management and Client Service, led a 12-member team of Account Managers to manage and develop key customer accounts collectively generating $75-200MM in annual revenue
Ensured the seamless rollout and maximal adoption of 10+ new applications on the Pershing platform on an annual basis
Led the team to manage a suite of customer implementations for a block trading and rebalancing tool; launched across 100 firms to deliver $500K+ in incremental revenue
Accelerated the growth of incremental revenue opportunities (such as no-load mutual fund programs and brokerage annuity programs) to deliver $2MM+ in bottom-line impact per annum
Designed a project plan and led the team to deploy Pershing’s new Advisor/Back-Office workstation (NetX360) to 110K+ users and 1.1K+ broker dealers globally; unlocked $2MM in additional revenue and retired the legacy platform to achieve $5MM in annual cost savings
Served as Product Manager and System Owner for Pershing’s Compliance Systems (CVIEW); periodically incorporated regulatory changes with the Chief Compliance Officer, managed new releases, and rolled out upgrades to new/existing clients
Established the Dedicated Service Group to manage ~140 previously neglected small accounts; delivered an attentive and focused customer experience, successfully saving multiple accounts from closure
Developed a customer segmentation model and structured sales process to identify and capitalize on sales opportunities; delivered a 50% lift in sales as a result of the initiative
Built mentor-mentee relationships with team members; provided professional development and career growth opportunities to incentivize and inspire high performance
Global financial solutions provider, and subsidiary of The Bank of New York Mellon with $1.9T in assets under administration
Account Manager, National Customers Account Management Group
Pershing LLC
01.1999 - 12.2004
Account Manager to 20 relationships, including Metlife.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Concentration in Cyber Security