W. DARNELL MCDUFFIE
Mt. Holly,NC
Summary
STRATEGIC PLANNING LEADER /CONSULTANT MANAGEMENT
Experienced professional and visionary thinker who can see the big picture, while concurrently focus on the important details to implement business transformation. I offer over 25 years of experience with comprehensive industry knowledge across multi business sectors. Within my career progression, I've utilized various skill sets such as strategic and operational planning, business development, program/project delivery, and financial analysis activities to effect vital change across all levels of an organization.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Incentive Compensation Strategy Consultant
WELLS FARGO NATIONAL BANK
01.2019 - Current
- Responsible for the scoping, leading, managing, and driving all incentive management strategies for the IC COE organization which provides strategic planning, program delivery, initiative management, and operational excellence for the enterprise
- Assisted in merger and acquisition activities related to employee integration from a compensation perspective.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on special projects related to compensation strategy and implementation.
- Analyzed and evaluated existing compensation and benefits programs and recommended improvements.
- Served as a subject matter expert on incentive and compensation issues, providing guidance to colleagues throughout the organization.
Enterprise Program/Project Manager, PMO
WELLS FARGO NATIONAL BANK
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Responsible for achieving enterprise program/project goals by managing a set of project components to obtain benefit and control and oversee risk that could not have been achieved by managing the components individually
- Facilitated change management processes within organizations by effectively communicating benefits of new systems or processes being introduced during projects.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Streamlined project processes by implementing Agile methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced costs.
Senior Management Consultant (Principal)
Carlisle & Gallagher/ NTT DATA Consulting
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Provide management consulting for large-scale, complex, Business and Technology solutions delivery, for globally recognized financial services organizations
Manager of Market Business Strategies
LOWES COMPANIES
04.2007 - 05.2015
- Accountable for the conceptualization of operational initiatives planning, test and learn scenarios to support corporate strategies
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
- Led change management initiatives to drive organizational transformation without compromising employee morale or productivity levels.
Senior Financial Planning Consultant
LOWES COMPANIES
Mooresville, NC
03.2003 - 04.2007
- Responsible for driving store and corporate planning/forecasting expense initiatives, while conducting comprehensive financial analyses and developing performance reporting capabilities
- Established and checked coding procedures, monitored reports and updated internal files.
- Maintained a strong understanding of tax law changes, ensuring client financial plans remained compliant and optimized for potential tax savings.
- Streamlined budgeting processes for increased efficiency in financial planning operations.
- Conducted detailed risk assessments to ensure appropriate investment allocations aligned with client objectives.
- Developed comprehensive financial plans, incorporating retirement planning, tax strategies, and estate planning components.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Banking -Finance & Economics
Johnson C. Smith University
Charlotte, NC2000
Skills
- Team Building/Leadership Management
- New Business Development
- Financial Modeling/Planning/Audit & Risk Management
- Quantitative skills
- Business Planning/Mergers, Acquisitions & Corporate Integration
- Project Implementation
- Change Management
- Process Optimization
- Client Engagement
- Strategic Planning
- Team Leadership & Development
Certification
Project management professional , 2002
Timeline
Senior Incentive Compensation Strategy Consultant
WELLS FARGO NATIONAL BANK
01.2019 - Current
Enterprise Program/Project Manager, PMO
WELLS FARGO NATIONAL BANK
01.2018 - 01.2019
Senior Management Consultant (Principal)
Carlisle & Gallagher/ NTT DATA Consulting
01.2015 - 01.2018
Manager of Market Business Strategies
LOWES COMPANIES
04.2007 - 05.2015
Senior Financial Planning Consultant
LOWES COMPANIES
03.2003 - 04.2007
Bachelor of Science - Banking -Finance & Economics
Johnson C. Smith University
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