Mark Mills — Mentor profile, Title: Operations Manager, Loan Originator, Business Consultant, Company: Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, Industry: Real Estate Finance | Residential Lending, Mentor Type: Albers
Job Title: Operations Manager, Loan Originator, Business Consultant
Company: Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation
Industry: Real Estate Finance | Residential Lending
Mentor Since: Fall 2013
Will Mentor: Undergraduate Students
Mentor Type: Albers
Profile
Background
Job Description
Small Business Consulting, Business Development, Loan Origination
Company Description
Fairway Independent Mortgage Company is one of the top 10 residential mortgage companies in the country. They are dedicated to serving borrowers with some of the best options possible to secure a mortgage in today's market. More than just a rate, our Fairway loan officers want you to feel confident in your future.
Employment History
Retail Store Leadership/Management/Operations/Sales:
- Mills Music Inc.
- Multi unit specialty retail chain
- Lowe's Home Improvement Stores
- National leader in Home Improvement
- JCPenney Stores
- National big box retailer
- ATG Stores
- Online Home Decor Specialty retail leader
Business Development/Sales:
- Pacific Continental Bank
- Regional Bank for Commercial Lending
- Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation
- National leader in home lending
Business Consulting/Advising:
- Business Sense
- Small business consulting services
- Greater Seattle SCORE
- Small business advising
Education
BA Business Management, University of Washington
Mentoring Objectives & Scope
Provide perspective on the career journey, learn the value of experience and relationships.
As a mentor, I can support students in the following:
- Career exploration, matching interests and talents with professions and industries
- Improved communication and interpersonal skills
- Development of leadership skills, confidence, and executive presence
- Expanding a network, building connection, navigating an organization
- Helping entrepreneurial students define a business or product and business plan
- Career Pivot - transition to new role, career, and industry
When and where do you hold meetings with your students?
100% in person. Available on and off campus.