James Karas

Experience

1. Vice President Executive Consulting & Conversions

   Fifth Third Bank

   Sep 2008 — Present · Fort Lauderdale, FL, US

   Developed consultative client centric sales strategy and value proposition analysis process for Recycler and SmartSafe product lines. Sourced and developed team responsible for business case development and operations integration with clients and prospects. Built consensus toward solutions value proposition and established success criteria for 250+ Client proof of concepts. Solutions proven and revenue realized in Big Box Retail, Sports Arena, Music Venue, Gaming, MSB, Trucking, QSR, Fast Casual, Specialty Retail and Fine Dining industries. Led cross functional project management teams with internal and external participants in testing and rollout phases. Develop software functionality, reporting and device configurations with Recycler and Smart Safe solutions to ensure technology is relevant in Client operating environments. Partnered with clients in establishing new cash handling and operational procedures to integrate Cash Processing Solutions into their operating environment and successfully managed change in delivering labor and operating process efficiencies. Served as a consultant to Fifth Third Bank during the nine months preceding employment. First Fifth Third Bank SmartSafe Client during tenure at Wendy\'s International

Education

• The Culinary Institute of America

  Continuing Education

  1983 — 1983

• Cornell University

  Bachelor's Degree, Hotel Administration

  1986 — 1988

• New York University

  Foodservice Management

  1984 — 1986

• New York Restaurant School

  Culinary Skills

  1983 — 1983