Wids Marcus Derisma Dual M.S. Mls, MD R, Pmp, (Candidate), E MBA
About Wids Marcus Derisma Dual M.S. Mls, MD R, Pmp, (Candidate), E MBA
Wids Marcus Derisma is a Senior Project Manager at City National Bank, specializing in Configuration Management and Regulatory Compliance. He has extensive experience in project management across various industries, including finance and technology, and holds multiple advanced degrees.
Work at City National Bank
Currently, Wids Marcus Derisma serves as a Senior Project Manager in Configuration Management and Regulatory & Compliance Control Management at City National Bank. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the bank's operational efficiency and compliance frameworks. His role involves overseeing project management initiatives that align with regulatory standards and enhance the bank's service delivery in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area.
Education and Expertise
Wids Marcus Derisma has an extensive educational background. He earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Jack Welch Management Institute from 2015 to 2018. He is currently pursuing a Dual Masters Program in Master of Legal Studies and Master of Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine Law, expected to complete in 2025. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Fordham University and a Culinary Arts Diploma from the Institute of Culinary Education. He also achieved Project Management Professional (PMI-PMP) certification from the Institute of Project Management.
Background
Wids Marcus Derisma has a diverse professional background spanning various industries. He began his career as an Entrepreneur and Chef-Owner at the Institute of Culinary Education from 2000 to 2008. He transitioned into project management roles, including positions at Bowne Global Solutions and Freestyle Solutions. His experience includes significant roles at major financial institutions such as American Express, Citi, and Elavon, where he focused on project management and operational improvements.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Wids Marcus Derisma has led several impactful initiatives. At Citibank, he redesigned the mobile app's credit line increase and balance transfer workflow, resulting in a savings of $10 million in customer losses within six months. He also launched a successful initiative that reactivated $22 million in inactive cardholders. Additionally, he directed a $100 million go-to-market initiative for US Bank Elavon, focusing on infrastructure transformations and M&A integrations, and drove a $35 million campaign for American Express' Shop Small Business Saturday.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current role at City National Bank, Wids Marcus Derisma held various positions in project management and consulting. He worked at Medidata Solutions as a Tier II SaaS/PaaS Clinical Trial Analyst and Rapid Action Critical Issue Response Coordinator. He also served as a Program Manager at Citi, where he managed balance transfer and credit line increase remediation. His experience includes consulting roles at NTT DATA Services and American Express, where he contributed to marketing technology optimization and go-to-market strategies.