Stephen Winston
Glen Allen,VA
Summary
Visionary entrepreneur with a proven track record of success at Paymerang, where I leveraged strategic thinking and team leadership to establish and expand a business, culminating in a $21 million sale. Demonstrated expertise in marketing and innovation, significantly growing electronic payment transactions at Capital One. Skilled in fostering partnerships and driving profitability. Built extensive knowledge of banking operations at Signet and Suntrust.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder and CEO
Paymerang
01.2010 - 03.2018
- Established a successful business by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions.
- Designed software, built financial partnerships, created operational processes, and secured investors.
- Built a positive organizational culture that fostered creativity, innovation, and employee engagement.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns promptly and effectively resolving issues.
- Oversaw financial management activities such as budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow monitoring for improved financial stability.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Expanded the company''s geographical reach, opening new markets and increasing profitability.
- Successfully sold business for $21 million to venture capital
Vice President
Capital One
02.2000 - 09.2009
- Leveraged banking charter to establish direct payments processing through the Federal Reserve.
- Led corporate efforts on creating of electronic payment policies and processes.
- Built electronic payment volume from 100,000 to over 240 million transactions annually.
- Represented bank on Federal Reserve Operations Committee.
- Represented bank on NACHA Board of Directors
Vice President of Operations
SunTrust Banks Inc
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Managed operations for ACH and Wire Transfer
- Responsible for over 80 employees in multi-shift operations
- Liaison to Treasury Services, Product Management, and individual bank presidents.
- Represented bank at industry events and participated on sales calls in Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee.
Director
Signet Bank
06.1978 - 08.1997
- Various positions including ACH Manager, Product Manager, Customer Service, Mail Operations, Proof Transit Operations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ11-1998
No Degree - Business And Accounting
University of Richmond
Richmond, VA01-1992
Skills
- Team leadership
- Strategic thinking
- Marketing
- Entrepreneurial and innovative
Certification
- American Bankers Association Certification ABA 1986
Timeline
Founder and CEO
Paymerang
01.2010 - 03.2018
Vice President
Capital One
02.2000 - 09.2009
Vice President of Operations
SunTrust Banks Inc
01.1998 - 01.2000
Director
Signet Bank
06.1978 - 08.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Management
University of Phoenix
No Degree - Business And Accounting
University of Richmond
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