Ira Watkins

Ira Watkins has a diverse work experience that spans multiple industries. Starting in 2022, they held the position of VP, Project Manager at Sunwest Bank, where they oversaw the planning, implementation, and tracking of projects. Prior to this, from 2018 to 2021, Ira worked at Citi, first as an Associate Relationship Manager in Commercial Banking, where they assisted relationship managers in customer relationships and conducted industry research. Later, they became a VP, Relationship Manager, focusing on business development and relationship management for clients in the Emerging Corporate space.

Before entering the banking sector, Ira served in the US Army. They held various roles, including Senior Program Manager, Senior Manager of Computer and Information Systems, Senior System Administrator, Senior Information Technology Project Manager, Logistics Manager, and Logistics Team Lead. In these positions, they provided network connectivity, coordinated resources and scheduling, oversaw safety and training development, and managed logistics operations.

Overall, Ira Watkins has demonstrated expertise in project management, relationship management, and information technology in both the banking and military sectors.

Ira Watkins has an Executive MBA from the University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business. They also have a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Information Technology Management from Webster University and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In addition, Ira has several additional certifications, including PM-ProLearn PMP Trained, a Certificate in Real Estate & Urban Development from the University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business, Commercial Credit Training from Citi, Network+ from CompTIA obtained in 2014, and Security+ from CompTIA obtained in 2013.