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Daniel Melhuish

Pembroke Pines,FL

Summary

Accomplished project manager specializing in optimizing operations, mitigating risks, and driving growth. Proficient in data-driven decision-making, agile methodologies, and strategic planning. Passionate about delivering high-impact solutions through effective leadership and collaboration.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

Licensed Mortgage Loan Officer

LendingHouse LLC
09.2023 - Current
  • Manage full loan lifecycle from prospecting to closing, conducting credit and financial analysis to determine loan eligibility and risk, expediting approvals through collaboration with underwriting teams.
  • Facilitate client onboarding and retention through education-first initiatives, including homebuyer seminars and 1:1 consultations—improving customer satisfaction and increasing long-term referral conversions.
  • Implement data-driven client acquisition strategies, using digital marketing, social media outreach, and referral partnerships to grow pipeline and double loan application volume within the first 6 months.
  • Optimize operational workflows by aligning stakeholders, ensuring compliance with federal lending regulations (FHA, Agency, VA, Non-QM), while accelerating loan processing through proactive issue resolution and real-time collaboration.

Senior Project Manager

ZaPay LLC
01.2021 - 06.2025
  • Led end-to-end delivery of a peer-to-peer fintech platform, overseeing Agile execution across UX/UI design, legal compliance, payment infrastructure, and user onboarding—successfully launching a secure micro-lending app that exceeded stakeholder and user adoption goals.
  • Defined project scope, objectives, and roadmap in collaboration with executive leadership, managing sprint cycles, resource allocation, and technical trade-offs across distributed cross-functional teams.
  • Facilitated Agile ceremonies and sprint rituals (stand-ups, retrospectives, sprint planning), promoting velocity and collaboration between engineers, legal consultants, and product designers.
  • Proactively mitigated legal, data privacy, and regulatory risks, working closely with legal teams to embed automated contracts and KYC/AML-aligned features into the platform while maintaining adherence to evolving fintech compliance standards.

Project Manager

HOLISTIC HOLIDAY AT SEA INC
10.2018 - 01.2021
  • Planned and executed complex, multi-day wellness cruise programs involving 1,000+ guests, coordinating cross-functional teams across event planning, hospitality, logistics, and technical operations to ensure seamless execution.
  • Oversaw all project timelines, vendor negotiations, and deliverables, managing up to 20+ partnerships per cruise (including cruise lines, wellness experts, audio/visual crews, and travel coordinators) while staying within strict budget parameters.
  • Directed cross-functional teams in marketing, sales, and support, managing CRM platforms, campaign rollout, guest booking systems, and post-event feedback loops to maximize retention and improve customer experience year-over-year.
  • Facilitated ongoing communication between stakeholders, from C-level executives to external partners and speakers, ensuring alignment across departments and resolving risks proactively throughout the project lifecycle.

Project Manager

Mobile Billboard Miami
01.2016 - 10.2018
  • Led cross-functional product development from concept to deployment, expanding the fleet from 4 to 12 mobile billboard trucks—including the company’s first digital LED truck—by sourcing components internationally, managing budgets, overseeing U.S.-based builds, and delivering on-time and under budget.
  • Managed end-to-end execution of high-impact marketing and political advertising campaigns, securing multi-year contracts with major clients including national grocery chains and election campaigns, driving a 40%+ increase in company revenue.
  • Pioneered a new revenue stream by launching a nationwide truck leasing program, identifying non-competing markets, negotiating contracts, and overseeing 12–15 custom builds annually—resulting in consistent profitability and a 50% average margin per unit.
  • Directed all project timelines, procurement, and stakeholder communications, balancing multiple concurrent initiatives while optimizing cost efficiency, vendor coordination, and build quality—consistently delivering results aligned with strategic growth objectives.

Operations Manager

Superior Taxes
03.2010 - 12.2015
  • Led end-to-end operational and project initiatives, including seasonal workflow planning, client intake automation, and regulatory updates—improving overall service efficiency by 40%.
  • Managed the company’s CRM system and internal databases, streamlining client data processes and enabling cross-functional collaboration across sales, tax, and compliance teams.
  • Oversaw cross-functional teams and vendor relationships, including IT support and compliance consultants, reducing system downtime by 30% and ensuring SLA adherence.
  • Launched customer-centric process improvements and implemented targeted marketing campaigns, resulting in a 25% increase in client acquisition and 20% higher retention during peak seasons.

Education

Master of Science - Computer Science, AI & Machine Learning

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
12-2025

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Florida International University
Miami, FL
08-2018

Skills

  • Risk Management
  • Project Planning & Execution
  • Change Management
  • Process Optimization
  • Problem Solving
  • Roadmap Development
  • Product Lifecycle Management
  • Resource Allocation
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Vendor Management
  • Relationship Management
  • Data-Driven Decision-Making
  • KPI Tracking
  • Agile Leadership
  • Conflict Resolution

Certification

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute.
  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) - Scrum Alliance
  • Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) - Scrum Alliance.

Timeline

Licensed Mortgage Loan Officer

LendingHouse LLC
09.2023 - Current

Senior Project Manager

ZaPay LLC
01.2021 - 06.2025

Project Manager

HOLISTIC HOLIDAY AT SEA INC
10.2018 - 01.2021

Project Manager

Mobile Billboard Miami
01.2016 - 10.2018

Operations Manager

Superior Taxes
03.2010 - 12.2015

Master of Science - Computer Science, AI & Machine Learning

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Florida International University

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