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Kelly Fitzsimmons

Charlotte,NC

Summary

I have been in the electronic payments industry for 20 years, successfully implementing and supporting electronic payment solutions for hundreds of billers (domestic and international) and their customers.

Working with billers in the utility, mortgage, insurance and loan industries - along with cities, municipalities, associations and private industries - has afforded me the opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of best practices and standards within multiple verticals.

My implementation experience has included a number of responsibilities... from defining technical and business requirements to working with development, BA, IT, and QA teams to implement those customized solutions and meet specific needs. Additionally, I have been responsible for reporting, demonstrating, testing, planning and troubleshooting in various capacities.

I am well-versed in ACH, credit card, debit card, PayPal, Venmo and other payment methods used to make one-time or recurring payments. Whether customers are using a web site, mobile app, IVR, text message, or interactive bill (PDF) to make their payment, I understand the transmission methods (file/API) of data (customer data/payment data), as well as how that information is used to set business rules, accept payments and reconcile funding.

On a personal note, I take a hands-on approach... from demos to training to testing to reconciliation and reporting. Sharing knowledge is a passion and I enjoy working with teams to accomplish tasks and meet goals!

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Process Improvement Manager

Paymentus
09.2023 - 11.2024
  • Created and maintained a KB / Confluence space for the National Implementations Team.
  • Documented minutes, company announcements, department information and product news.
  • Built and maintained 'FAQs' and 'Commonly Used Links' pages.
  • Established effective communication channels between departments, enhancing collaboration on process improvement projects.
  • Collaborated with IT departments on integration of new software and tools, optimizing processes for enhanced efficiency and effectiveness.

Senior Manager, Implementations

Paymentus
01.2022 - 09.2023
  • This was a title change; responsibilities remained the same.

Manager, Implementations

Paymentus
02.2021 - 01.2022
  • Led a team of 6 - 8 PMs ; Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Trained, guided and supported team members.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by handling escalations.
  • Continued to lead my own projects.

Project Manager

Paymentus
06.2017 - 02.2021
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
  • Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.

Project Manager

Western Union / Speedpay
03.2004 - 06.2017
  • Develop and manage project management plan(s) - tailored to each unique project - that specify how scope, schedule, communication, quality, team members, risks and sourcing efforts will be managed and controlled.
  • Gather and document business requirements through the understanding and translation of clients’ needs into technical specifications.
  • Coordinate and follow through entire project cycle of development, quality assurance, user acceptance testing, integration to a production environment and post implementation support.
  • Daily client interaction and support of existing clients: status meetings, status reports, SLA reports, change documentation and meetings, technical support, accounting support & reconciliation and application support.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Communication

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Some College (No Degree) - Communication

University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Skills

  • Communication and Documentation
  • Customer Service
  • Payment Methods: ACH, Credit Card, Debit Card, ATM Card, PayPal, PayPal Credit, Venmo, Apple Pay, Google Pay
  • Payment Channels: Internet, Mobile / App, IVR, CSR, Text, PDF, Cash / Walk-In
  • Payment Posting (CIS / CMS)
  • Funding and Reconciliation
  • MS Excel, Outlook, Project, Visio and Word
  • JIRA
  • Smartsheet
  • SQL

Timeline

Process Improvement Manager

Paymentus
09.2023 - 11.2024

Senior Manager, Implementations

Paymentus
01.2022 - 09.2023

Manager, Implementations

Paymentus
02.2021 - 01.2022

Project Manager

Paymentus
06.2017 - 02.2021

Project Manager

Western Union / Speedpay
03.2004 - 06.2017

Some College (No Degree) - Communication

Kennesaw State University

Some College (No Degree) - Communication

University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Kelly Fitzsimmons