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An executive-level value-driven leader with experience directing all aspects of business and financial operations. Solid history of defining short- and long-term financial/operational goals, optimizing technology and systems, ensuring compliance to mitigate risk, and anticipating industry trends to achieve and surpass corporate objectives. Experience driving philanthropic activities for organizations. Deliver value through highly skilled leaders in supporting and achieving corporate objectives. Successful in multiple organizational structures including functional, multi-divisional, flat, and matrix.
U.S. Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority
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Associate Managing Director, Edc V.I. Economic Development CommissionU.S. Virgin Islands Economic Development AuthoritySt. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands -
Vice President And Chief Operations Officer (Coo)Merchants Commercial Bank Dec 2020 - Apr 2024St Thomas, Us Virgin IslandsReport to the President and CEO. Provide executive-level leadership and strategic direction across Branch Operations, Information Technology (Fintech, Cyber Security), Loan Servicing, Human Resources, and Facilities. Responsibility for 21 employees, including 2 AVPs. Drive client and shareholder value by promoting employee engagement and leveraging financial technology to drive efficiencies and optimize revenue. Board designated Information Security Officer responsible for physical security, technology security, cyber security optimization, mitigating transactional fraud, and reducing operational risk.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• Implemented various strategies to drive employee engagement, such as: o Goal and performance review setting to shape organizational culture. o Performed a Compensation Calibration analysis which led to increased hiring and retention during the great resignation of 2022. o Created the "CEO Chats" series, a forum for non-officer employees to participate in the organization's culture by communicating ideas. o Created the Candidate Referral Program to engage employees in identifying the best candidates.• Implemented and marketed the following financial technology solutions to drive revenue, reduce fraud, minimize the cost to serve, and optimize client value: positive pay, online wire transfers, self-service password reset, digital bank account opening. contactless cards, mobile remote deposit capture, electronic signature capture, electronic email and text alerts, profitability analysis, quick perks debit card program.• Optimized business continuity and remote working by migrating the organization to a Virtual Private Network (VPN) environment, including upgrading to Office 365 and issuing laptops.• Managed the organization during Covid-19 with no closures.• Chair monthly Information Technology and Operations Steering Committee meetings and ensure all related policies are updated annually per FDIC regulations. -
Commissioner Of Finance And Executive Director, Public Finance AuthorityGovernment Of The United States Virgin Islands Jan 2019 - Oct 2020Virgin Islands (U.S.)Operating under Title 3, Chapter 11 of the Virgin Islands Code, ensure compliance with laws and regulations by exercising general control and supervision of all revenue collections. Promulgate the duties of the Public Finance Authority under ACT 5365 to include but are not limited to raising capital (public and private) for essential public projects and programs which will serve the financing needs of the territory. Served as a key member of the Governor's Cabinet, financial, and policy team. Served as the Alternate Governor's Authorized Representative (AGAR) for administering the recovery funding provided by Federal Agencies. Provide leadership as Chairman of the Board of Tax Review, Vice Chair of the Territorial Hospital Board, and member of the Lottery Commission, Banking and Insurance Board, Public Finance Authority Board, and any other official capacity as directed by the Governor.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• Oversaw upgrading the $25 million Virgin Islands Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation 2001 Series Bonds from Moody's A3 to A1. • Worked with the Legislature to create Bill No. 33-0297, Act No. 8309, to provide for the use of credit cards for government purchases.• Led the $12 million TIF (Tax Increment Financing) bond refinancing, which was achieved in 2019.• Key team member of the Matching Fund Securitization team, which gained senate approval to refund $1B in bonds.• Reduced capital asset audit findings from 77 to 17 for the 2017 fiscal year audit.• Served as Acting Chair for the Government Hospitals and Health Facilities Corporation from August 2019 to March 2020, which included oversight of 2 major hospitals and a health center with 2 CEO direct reports. • Collaborated with the Legislature to draft Bill No. 33-0104, the Hotel Development Act that will foster new hotel investments and economic growth.• Secretary of the Virgin Islands Banking Board and approved Oriental Banks' acquisition of Scotia Bank Virgin Islands.
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PresidentRotary Club Of St. Thomas Ii Jul 2018 - Jun 2019St Thomas, Vi, Virgin Islands (U.S.) -
Co-Ceo And Chief Internal Operating OfficerInternational Capital & Management Company Mar 2017 - Nov 2018St Thomas, Vi, Virgin Islands (U.S.)Report to the Board of Directors. Provide executive-level management while leading a portfolio of service lines: Finance and Analytics (external facing), Accounting, Property Management, and Charitable Giving. Responsible for the overall strategic direction and operational performance of these units in order to deliver exemplary service and provide the value those clients deserve. Manage up to 30 stakeholders across multiple business lines, including 2 AVPs and 1 Director. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• Led the completion of the fiscal year budget, projecting a 20% operational cost savings year over year. Executive champion of an organizational-wide initiative to build financial capabilities in non-financial managers. Oversaw the administration of the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Benefits and Compliance.• Collaborated with Senior Leaders to set the strategic direction for the organization. Communicated the strategic focus to the entire organization, including linking fiscal responsibility to employee performance.• Implemented a strategy to generate revenue and transformed Property Management from a cost center to a profit center. Approximately $300,000 in additional revenue. • Executive in charge of the Cancer Support function and raised over $200,000 for cancer patients.• Direct philanthropic resources to create value in the local community. Led a public/private partnership with the University of the Virgin Islands Entrepreneurship Business Institute for a two-week immersion for high school students.
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Treasurer And Executive Team MemberInternational Capital & Management Company Dec 2012 - Mar 2017St. Thomas, ViProvide executive level management while directing corporate treasury strategy, supply chain activities and driving value and quality through the voice of the client. Report to the President. Manage up to 12 stakeholders across multiple business lines to include an AVP and 2 Directors. Maintain strong relationships with client and various banks. Provide guidance to senior executives while adhering to strict confidentiality requirements. Executive and manager of treasury, quality/service excellence and supply chain functions.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:•Managed consolidated capital markets, risk management and cash operations of a large private health care company which provides intricate patient care through a network of hospitals across the United States. •Develop and recommend strategies to clients and stakeholders, enabling continuous improvement through process analysis and streamlining efforts. •Advised client on a 5-year Credit Syndicate renewal of $300M and adding of a $300M 5 year term loan; advised client on a $100M accordion extend and increase. •Created corporate-wide measures of success goals to drive client quality and value by linking performance to compensation.•Lead a collaborative team to create tracking of corporate-wide measures of success utilizing project management, process mapping and ADKAR change management methodologies to drive value and for the client.•Oversaw implementation of the first enterprise value analysis initiative for a multi-billion healthcare provider client.
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Director Of TreasuryVirgin Islands Telephone Corporation D/B/A Innovative Telephone Feb 2011 - Dec 2012St. Thomas, ViLed corporate treasury strategy and oversaw the insurance policy for the organization. Provided guidance to senior officers, procurement, accounting, sales, marketing and operations departments. As part of the Management team, supervised a financial analyst and oversaw financial covenant compliance. Negotiated credit terms with vendors.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• Successful management of a $188M credit portfolio including letters of credit. • Consolidated cash management from 9 entities to corporate treasury and converted over 100 vendors from paper to electronic payment. • Implemented and managed an integrated treasury workstation which consolidated bank accounts globally and provided daily global cash view and forecast to senior management. -
Treasury ManagerPremiere Global Services, Inc. 2008 - 2011Greater Atlanta AreaDirected global treasury strategy, oversaw organizational insurance policy and provided guidance to legal, procurement, accounts receivable, accounts payable and real estate divisions. Assisted the Treasurer with cash flow forecasting, interest rate risk and foreign exchange risk. Oversaw credit covenant compliance. Collaborated with global finance departments in Canada, Asia and EMEA. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• Managed a $24M trade finance portfolio including leases, letters of credit, bank guarantees and surety bonds. • Produced significant cost savings through a reduction in global bank accounts (157 to 104); reduced intercompany billing process by a full week. -
Treasury ManagerIncomm 2007 - 2008Greater Atlanta Area• Led on the execution of treasury functions including foreign exchange, banking relationships, liquidity management, investments and debt. • Collaborated with sales and product teams to develop gift card cash flow strategies for global roll out. • Reviewed and analyzed contracts to ensure integrity and compliance with company procedures. • Worked with international treasuries across Canada, Asia and Europe on cash management requirements. • Trained, mentored and developed a senior treasury analyst. -
Treasury Specialist, Capital MarketsCoca-Cola Enterprises 2005 - 2006Greater Atlanta Area• Develop and managed Microsoft Excel model used to track and analyze $10 billion in debt and $630 million in interest expense.• Spearheaded the debt, interest expense, and cash flow analysis for short and long term debt maturities totaling $10 billion.• Participated in month-end close and prepared adhoc reports as needed.• Led an effort with the European treasury group to develop model and analyze debt and interest expense.• Collaborate with corporate accounting to analyze and solve accounting issues. -
Manager, Financial Reporting & Analysis/Sr. Anaylst, TreasuryAt&T 2001 - 2005Greater Atlanta AreaPromoted from Treasury Analyst to Senior Treasury Analyst in 2003. Promoted to Corporate Finance Manager in 2004. Analyzed income statement line items in excess of $1.9 billion to include sales, marketing, and customer service. Sarbanes Oxley point person for the Vice President, Regional Chief Financial Officers, and Directors of Finance. Prepared and managed dashboard reports of consolidated results used by the Chief Operating Officer to manage the business. Managed the short-term cash obligations for the company on a daily basis with an average daily value of $125 million. Served as a Systems Project Consultant in the Insurance Risk Management group as needed. • Organized an initiative to select a Treasury Software package across functional business units that lead to a $300,000 cost savings. • Implemented a process improvement initiative that reduced cash concentration time by 50%. • Created and maintained a treasury business continuity plan. • Reduced Sarbanes Oxley process from 1.5 weeks to 3 days. -
Corporate Treasury AnalystFirst Data Corporation 1999 - 2001Greater Atlanta Area• Lead the initiative to Implemented Bank Relationship system.• Managed all bank accounts, fees, and charges with an average annual value of $50 million.• Developed vendor comparison model for Electronic Funds Transfer transactions that saved 2.9M annually.• Execute foreign exchange rate conversions and trades.• Developed and maintain Treasury Intranet Site. -
Operations ManagerWachovia 1998 - 1999Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area
Kirk C. Skills
Kirk C. Education Details
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Organizational Leadership
Frequently Asked Questions about Kirk C.
What company does Kirk C. work for?
Kirk C. works for U.s. Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority
What is Kirk C.'s role at the current company?
Kirk C.'s current role is Associate Managing Director, EDC V.I. Economic Development Commission.
What schools did Kirk C. attend?
Kirk C. attended Kennesaw State University - Michael J. Coles College Of Business, The Wharton School, Norfolk State University, The Wharton School.
What skills is Kirk C. known for?
Kirk C. has skills like Leadership, Quality Management, Collaborative Problem Solving, Variance Analysis, Cash Management, Banking, Accounting, Client Relations, Employee Engagement, Cash Flow, Human Resources, Corporate Finance.
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