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New York, Ny, Us

Shepherd increasingly difficult distributor contract negotiations resulting in over $200MM annual prepaid sales.Primary lead developing white label solutions for key US and Canadian Property Management accounts; consistently exceeding growth goals. Build innovative marketing strategies to differentiate partners in their respective industries. Rally matrixed internal and vendor teams to solution prepaid system functionality enhancements improving B2B/B2C market viability and compliance.

RedWage helped companies and consumers achieve financial fitness every day. As Program Managers we offered proprietary and white label payments solutions including prepaid payroll, expense, gift and GPR. * Collaborated with CEO to build RedWage. Launched several prepaid card programs, including Suze Orman's "The Approved Card".* Led customer on-boarding, key account management, lead development and customer service.* Developed program sales, marketing and service strategies including supporting collateral materials and training.* Manage day to day partner relationships including Bancorp Bank, card production vendors, value added services, etc. bridging cross-functional gaps.* Facilitated program implementations from kickoff through testing and marketing plan development.

New York, Ny, Us

Led Project Management Teams for $67MM gift card processing platform & customer service technologies outsource while Sales achieves record targets. Bridged implementation activities across internal departments, third party relationships and selling partners negotiating win-win solutions. Facilitated end to end process management, risk mitigation, governance and divisional communication to ensure seamless implementation with minimal customer impact.

New York, Ny, Us

Implemented $600MM (50K Retail LIF) of new business across American Express Gift Card Portfolio as PMI certified project manager. Refined profitability road map creating process efficiencies resulting in $300K+ annual operational cost avoidance. Led collaboration with Safeway to shorten implementation timelines by 60% for Blackhawk Alliance Partners.

Collaborate with entrepreneurial companies or departments to build marketing, client management, program development and operations functions. * American Express Prepaid extended assignments listed separately.* Covered maternity leave for Director, Univision Prepaid Cards. Projects included new retail package design, onboarding a new bank and a new delivery channel.* Partnered with Payments Industry Executives to Launch start-up (See RedWage listed separately). * Negotiated partnership between the American Red Cross of Northern New Jersey (NNJ) and The Barclays (PGA TOUR) golf tournament resulting in donations in excess of $100,000. Significantly raised the profile of both organizations in Northern NJ. (Volunteer)* Facilitated CBS TV special and honored local military at The Barclays for the PGA TOUR and The American Red Cross of NNJ. (http://vimeo.com/14891405) Ask me about The Patriot's Outpost!* Developed marketing for local restaurateur launching pizza parlor and line of fresh dressings. * Director, Product Marketing (VOIP Industry) Increased margins by 30% by building marketing department, developing brand managers, and focusing web communications.

New York, New York, Us

Created and led diverse team of external partners and internal business units to develop successful CRM projects for $1B agricultural business. Developed integrated strategic marketing plans for "best customer" program pioneering the profitable collection and utilization of grower data. The HARVEST PARTNERS Preferred Customer Program became the industry standard. Jumped non-cash redemptions from 14% to 48% by negotiating lucrative supplier contracts with Ford, Sears, Vermont Teddy Bear, etc.

New York, New York, Us

Developed advisory relationships with M$87.6 Specialty Products Business, Logistics and Information Services Departments. Received Innovator & Power Partner Awards for designing solutions to issues identified by senior management. Increased training enrollments by 300%.

Graduate Certificate, E-Commerce

Ba, Business, Economics, Computers

Economics, Business

Economics, Computers