Mendie Gift
Thurmont,MD
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, driving strategic initiatives and enhancing operational efficiency. Proven ability in budget management and team leadership, fostering collaboration and innovation. Recognized for developing high-performing teams and implementing process improvements that resulted in significant cost savings. Exceptional communicator dedicated to stakeholder engagement and community outreach.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1990
1990
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Central Services Director
Damascus Road Community Church
01.2019 - Current
- Developed volunteer training materials for church members and staff.
- Managed budget allocations for various church initiatives and activities.
- Oversaw staff performance evaluations to ensure effective team collaboration.
- Facilitated strategic planning sessions to align church goals with community needs.
- Implemented communication strategies to strengthen connections within the congregation.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Facilitated collaboration between ministries by encouraging open communication channels.
- Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms for materials or services.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for the company.
- Cultivated strong relationships by responding promptly to inquiries or complaints.
- Managed budgeting and financial planning processes for the organization.
- Negotiated agreements with external partners such as contractors or consultants.
Vice President in Capital Markets organization
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
01.1990 - 01.2016
- Directed strategic initiatives for mortgage product development and market expansion.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experience and service delivery.
- Managed compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies in mortgage operations.
- Evaluated operational processes to identify efficiencies and implement best practices in lending.
- Developed and executed strategic plans to support the vision of the organization.
- Collaborated with executive team members on major decisions regarding company-wide initiatives.
- Created effective communication strategies between management team members and employees at all levels of the organization.
- Implemented process improvement procedures that resulted in cost savings across the board.
- Maintained relationships with key stakeholders by attending meetings and responding promptly to inquiries or requests for information.
Education
Frederick High School
Frederick , MDSkills
- Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Written and verbal communication
- Public speaking
- Interpersonal skills
- Goal orientation
- Relationship building and maintenance
- Budget management
- Risk assessment
- Human resources oversight
- Data management
- Organizational planning
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Process improvement strategies
- Staff management practices
Timeline
Central Services Director
Damascus Road Community Church
01.2019 - Current
Vice President in Capital Markets organization
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
01.1990 - 01.2016
Frederick High School