Steve August

About Steve August

I have 20+ years’ experience in providing Product, API Semi integrated payments, IT, Certification, EMV, End to End Testing, EMV Migration, Product Integration, Support, Quality Analyst, Software Methodologies, Implementation, Petroleum, Fleet. My duties consist of integrations of top tier partners for certifications of APIs currently on Express and ISO 8583 platform. Always looking for continuous improvement to process and personally. Also (CEO) Commandant of Macomb County Marine Corp League Detachment 154, since 2022.Manage and lead the support of Marine Corps Veterans through Charity work.

Experience

1. Junior Vice Commandant Department of Michigan

   Marine Corps League

   Jun 2025 — Present

   JUNIOR VICE COMMANDANT The Junior Vice Commandant (JVC) holds a crucial position within the Department. He/she is responsible primarily for the recruiting and retention of members. The job goes beyond the Detachment level in that JVC has the opportunity to find the appropriate Detachment for Marines outside of his/her Detachment area, and/or identifying areas where new Detachments should be developed. The JVC should be familiar with the operations and projects of the Detachment, be able to influence programs, and be a spokesman to the Board of Trustees on what members and prospective members are looking for from the organization. Of all the specific Officer assignments, recruiting and retaining membership ranks at the top of the list for this Officer. Chairperson of Membership (Recruiting and Retention) Program – The JVC can also suggest areas in which new members can participate, and see that they are assigned to a project or committee of interest and are introduced to the proper chairperson. Works On, or Presides On Committees as Designated by the Commandant -Normally, the JVC should be assigned to projects and committees that have an affect on membership participation and programs. Such projects/committees may include membership, events, awards, meeting programs, as deemed appropriate by the Commandant Initiate Programs and Support Activities of the Detachment - The JVC should be influential in bringing about programs and activities that meet the needs of members. The Commandant may utilize the JVC to prepare monthly general meeting programs (other than the business meeting) that involve members, and bring interesting speakers/topics to the membership. There are a wide range of topics of interest that can be brought to a meeting to increase participation and attract new members.

Education

• ITT Technical Institute-Troy

  Computer Networking , Computer Networking

• Macomb Community College

  Website Design, Dream Weaver

  2009 — 2009

• ITT

  Assc, Computer networking

  2000 — 2003

• ITT Technical Institute-Troy

  Associate's degree, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

  2000 — 2002

• Macomb Community College

  Certificate in Information Technology, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance

  2010 — 2012

• Macomb Community College

  Management of Microsoft Server 2003,Information Security

  2010 — 2010

Skills

• Time Management
• Ips
• Merchant Services
• Technical Support
• Mobile Payments
• Pci Dss
• Banking
• Team Building
• Management
• Credit Cards
• Electronic Payments
• Networking
• International Relations
• Leadership
• Computer Forensics
• Pci Standards
• Interchange Management
• Firewalls
• Loyalty Programs
• Troubleshooting
• Underwriting
• Pricing
• Information Assurance
• Emv
• Debit Cards
• Training
• Customer Satisfaction
• Japanese Culture
• Strategic Partnerships
• Payment Card Processing
• Sales
• Relationship Management
• Antivirus
• Payments
• Gift Cards
• Project Management
• Customer Service
• Product Management
• Sales Management
• Business Relationship Management