Starzette Grate, MBA, PMP
Atlanta, United States
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> A senior level manager with over 15 years of expertise in people management and leadership, strategic planning, executing and managing simultaneous projects, and client relationship development with emphasis in payment processing services and operations.
> Experience in streamlining U.S. based functions to offshore location and the management of offshore-based employees.
> Interested in contributing my experience to an organization in the financial sector, along with gaining more PMP experience.
> Enrolled in a 10 week PMP certification course to begin July 2010.
> Experience in streamlining U.S. based functions to offshore location and the management of offshore-based employees.
> Interested in contributing my experience to an organization in the financial sector, along with gaining more PMP experience.
> Enrolled in a 10 week PMP certification course to begin July 2010.
Haves
Conflict Management
Risk Analysis
Training & Development
Public Speaking / Presentation
Client Relationship Development
Coaching & Leadership
New Service Development
Light Price & Contract Negotiation
Strategic Planning
Administer New Policies
Process Documentation
Implementation & Follow Through
Problem Analyst & Solver
Risk Analysis
Training & Development
Public Speaking / Presentation
Client Relationship Development
Coaching & Leadership
New Service Development
Light Price & Contract Negotiation
Strategic Planning
Administer New Policies
Process Documentation
Implementation & Follow Through
Problem Analyst & Solver
Professional Experience
Mar 1995 - Mar 1996
(1 years)
(1 years)
Manager, Payment Processing - Healthcare Division
Nationwide Credit, Inc.
Financial Services
Nationwide Credit, Inc.
Financial Services
Successfully transferred the Healthcare Division's payment processing from Brentwood , TN to Phoenix , AZ . Conducted on-site new hire training for payment processing functions and development . Reorganized staff daily functions and workflow which reduced processing errors to < 1 % . Set and developed policies and procedures as needed.
Mar 1996 - Nov 2005
(9 years, 8 Months)
(9 years, 8 Months)
Manager, Payment Processing
Nationwide Credit, Inc.
Financial Services
Nationwide Credit, Inc.
Financial Services
Responsible for managing 26 employees , and delivering outstanding support to company clients . Assisted with the design of centralizing and automating 18 bookkeeping offices to Atlanta , GA . Responsible for effectively delivering outstanding Program Management support to clients utilizing payment processing solutions . Implemented process improvements that impacted customer satisfaction measures , project management processes , and payment processing upgrades and implementations.
Nov 2005 - Jan 2010
(5 years)
(5 years)
Director, Payment Processing
Nationwide Credit, Inc.
Financial Services
Nationwide Credit, Inc.
Financial Services
Responsible for overseeing the processing , reconciling , and the depositing of various payment methods for a $75 million , 5th largest collection agency , which included the managing and directing of sixteen employees . Restructured a centralized payment processing environment to outsource mail payments to a lockbox facility that resulted in a $500K annual savings . Responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls over financial reporting that relate directly to the scope of payment processing and the Sarbanes Oxley , SAS 70 guidelines , FDCPA laws , and client contracts . Upgraded bank deposition method to Check 21 remote capturing and ACH / electronic debiting for $35 million monthly postings . Overseeing initiative to switch depository banking relationship entailing the ownership of 30 trust / escrow bank accounts. Experience in transferring and managing offshore functions that resulted in a 75 % workforce reduction and annual payroll savings of over $550K .
Education
2002
B.B.A., Mgmt, Kennesaw State University - Michael J. Coles College of Business (High School)
Graduated May 2006
Graduated May 2006
2008
Executive MBA, Coles Graduate School of Business, Kennesaw State University (High School)
Graduated May 2010
Graduated May 2010
2010
PMP Certification, College of Continuing and Professional Education at Kennesaw State University (High School)
Project Management Professional Prep Course
Project Management Professional Prep Course
More about Starzette Grate, MBA, PMP
First Name
Starzette
Last Name
Grate, MBA, PMP
Awards / Honors
Cum Laude (Undergraduate)
President's List
Dean's List
Golden Key member
President's List
Dean's List
Golden Key member
Specialities
Conflict Management
Risk Analysis
Training & Development
Public Speaking / Presentation
Client Relationship Development
Coaching & Leadership
New Service Development
Light Price & Contract Negotiation
Strategic Planning
Administer New Policies
Process Documentation
Implementation & Follow Through
Problem Analyst & Solver
Risk Analysis
Training & Development
Public Speaking / Presentation
Client Relationship Development
Coaching & Leadership
New Service Development
Light Price & Contract Negotiation
Strategic Planning
Administer New Policies
Process Documentation
Implementation & Follow Through
Problem Analyst & Solver
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