Type Of Business:
Financial Services Company
Marketing Area:
Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States
Expertise:
Ms. Keys' expertise is in electronic payment environments.
Major Product/SVS:
Banking and Financial Services including Enterprise Payment Processing, Government Payments and Funds Management
Hobbies/Sports:
Biking, Swimming, Reading, Traveling
Education Degrees:
Coursework, Virginia Western Community College
Affiliations Awards:
Association for Financial Professionals, Inc.; National Association of Professional Women
Date of Distinction:
10/20/2008
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Ms. Keys' personal drive and ability to lead adaptable people, teams and superior management groups separate her from her peers.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Ms. Keys' greatest career achievements have been effectively adapting to change in the banking world, working with a very diversified clientèle, maintaining mostly the same staff for more than 15 years and encouraging their growth within the industry.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
Ms. Keys would like to be remembered by her peers as a capable and independent person.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
Ms. Keys would like to eradicate poverty and encourage more humanitarian treatment of one another.
If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?:
Ms. Keys would like to have lunch with Ms. Condaleeza Rice, former Secretary of State, because as a woman, she emanates humanitarian style, cares for people and has wonderful insight into world affairs.
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The most gratifying aspect of her career is helping people and institutions prosper in their treasury management business needs while fulfilling the mission of SunTrust Banks Incorporated.
Charity:
Volunteer, Women's Leadership Council, United Way of America (2006-2009)
Number Of Years In Profession:
42
Number Of Years In Current Position:
11
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her education and the support she receives from her mentors and peers.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession after graduating and receiving the opportunity from a superior manager who truly cared about the structure of his department and how he could help with each individual’s career.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Keys credits her first mentor and banking manager, John Bradshaw and her dear friend and former manager, Dianna Emery as major influences in her life. She is excited about participating in "Play to Win," SunTrust's new teammate endeavor.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Managing the Operations of Enterprise Payment Processing including Electronic Data Interchange, Enterprise Payments, Government Payments and Fund Management Services
Education Certifications:
Bridge Program Certification, SunTrust's Banking Operations (2006); Certification in Sterling Commerce Education (2004); Certificate, American Bankers Institute; Accredited ACH Professional Certification, NACHA - The Electronic Payments Association; Graduate Certification, The Payments Institute, NACHA - The Electronic Payments Association
Awards/Honors:
Service Award, SunTrust Banks, Inc. (2007); Best of the Best Finalist Award, SunTrust Banks, Inc. (2002-2003); Management and Training Award, SunTrust Banks, Inc. (2000)