Mar 2015 – Jan 2022 · 6 yrs 10 mos

• Payrix is on a mission to be the global leader in embedded payments for vertical software businesses. We are committed to giving our clients more freedom and peace of mind with a proven solution that helps eliminate friction, unleash their possibilities with new revenue, and make their customers’ lives easier.
• Payrix clients including Real Green Systems, Storable, and Resman have harnessed our unique, all-in-one platform — combined with a white-glove approach — that enables them to capitalize on the opportunities within embedded payments for growth, innovation, and transformation.
• Payrix is headquartered in Atlanta, GA with an office in Brisbane, Australia, and more than 100 employees worldwide.
• Acquired by FIS/Worldpay, rebranded to Worldpay for Platforms

Oct 2008 – Feb 2019 · 10 yrs 4 mos · Greater New York City Area

• The Benchmark Perspective:
• We believe in building our business one merchant at a time, from the multi million dollar business, to the small one owner business. We believe that the more educated a customer is about the payment industry, the more likely they are to choose Benchmark Merchant Solutions as their provider.
• BMS has serviced every kind of merchant: restaurant, hotel, retail, professional, and mail order. The payment industry is intricate and constantly changing. Every year, BMS, and merchants that accept credit cards are affected by new regulations and fees. The BMS team consists of professionals who are committed to helping merchants stay in compliance, working with them to qualify for the best pricing.
• We have spent numerous hours with merchants reprogramming and installing all types of credit card systems, examining processing statements for savings, training new employees, trouble shooting technical difficulties, fighting fraud and chargeback problems, and assisting with bookkeeping and accounting issues. To guarantee quality and to ensure a stable point of contact, sales and service of your account are handled by the same representative.
• I currently:
• Lead organization of operations specialists responsible for underwriting, risk, customer service and technical support.
• Accountable for due diligence, research, risk assessment, ROI analysis, and business integrations.
• Design and market bundled financial solutions for to meet client needs in the most cost-effective fashion.
• Identify opportunities for Benchmark Merchant Solutions to leverage cross-program strengths to take advantage of new opportunities and/or to address organizational challenges.

Apr 2007 – Feb 2012 · 4 yrs 10 mos · Greater New York City Area

• Held positions of increasing responsibility starting as Internal Sales Executive to being promoted to COO of new enterprise, Benchmark Merchant Solution.
• Completed up to 50 funding reviews monthly to ensure sound business risk and profit.
• Funded between $500K - $1M monthly, through careful eligibility reviews and merchant interviews.
• Coached and mentored outside sales team on industry knowledge, contract status, and closing sales.

Sep 2005 – May 2007 · 1 yr 8 mos · San Francisco Bay Area

• Supervised and performed inspections at Kosher establishments in the San Francisco Bay area
• Grew business, and reduced expenses by negotiating new and existing contracts, establishing new phone plans, and leveraging Internet mapping