Damien Batiste

About

Project Manager with 15+ years experience within the financial services industry. Strong program and project management professional skilled in sales, customer relationship management and account management.

Experience

• PULSE, A Discover Company (Houston, Texas Area)
  • Principal Implementation Consultant
    Mar 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 4 mos

  • Lead Project Manager
    Sep 2010 - Feb 2020 · 9 yrs 6 mos

• Project Manager at FSV Payment Systems
  Aug 2006 - Sep 2010 · 4 yrs 2 mos

  Responsible for the coordination and successful implementation of stored-value debit card solutions for large employers, financial institutions, and consumer spend programs.

• Assistant Store Manager at Michaels Arts and Crafts
  Nov 2005 - Aug 2006 · 10 mos

  Directed daily operations of a high-volume arts/crafts specialty store averaging over $100,000 per week, and approximately 50 employees

• Store Manager at CVS/Pharmacy
  Oct 2003 - Oct 2005 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  Managed all functions pertaining to operations including sales, adherence to company policies, shrinkage control, inventory level maintenance, and strategic planning in a high volume CVS Pharmacy ($1.9 M/yr gross revenue)

• Assistant Store Manager at Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
  Aug 2002 - Oct 2003 · 1 yr 3 mos

  Participated in professional retail management team comprised of 12 managers who managed approximately 400 supportive sales associates in a dual store environment (General Merchandise and Grocery), grossing $1.6 million weekly