While her career has been filled with highlights, Ms. Chikonde takes the most pride in paving the way for other women in the industry and being a support to others.
LAKEWOOD, CO, May 22, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ — Katie Chikonde has been included in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
A seasoned business executive with years of data analytics, capital markets, and pipeline risk management expertise, Ms. Chikonde excels as the Vice President/Director of Capital Markets for Dart Bank. In this capacity, she represented the bank at the 2023 MBA Secondary & Capital Markets Conference & Expo. On a daily basis, she oversees the Secondary Department and fundings, collaborates with the Accounting Department and executive team, monitors a 2+ billion-dollar portfolio, creates job aids, and provides market updates to staff. Previously, Ms. Chikonde implemented strategies that added a great deal of value as GO Mortgage’s Director of Capital Markets and handled pipeline risk management for a $55.6 billion-dollar hedge fund as a Senior Analyst for Optimal Blue.
During the early stages of her career, Ms. Chikonde gained valuable expertise in operations management and human resources with Bernett Information Group. Between 2007 and 2015, she fulfilled numerous roles, including Operations Specialist, Assistant Operations Manager, Facility Manager, Human Resource Coordinator, Shift Manager, Lead Supervisor, Shift Lead, Trainer, Supervisor, and Interviewer. In conjunction with her work, Ms. Chikonde mentors and inspires young women through Girls Inc. and serves as a business mentor at Idaho State University’s College of Business.
An expert in her field, Ms. Chikonde holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Management and an MBA from Idaho State University. Similarly, she was featured in a marketing textbook published by McGraw-Hill that is used for an Introduction to Marketing class. Given her contributions, Idaho State University and its Office of Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Diversity have recognized her. Ms. Chikonde was also nominated for the Dart Difference Award through Dart Bank.
While her career has been filled with highlights, Ms. Chikonde takes the most pride in paving the way for other women in the industry and being a support to others. Though hard work and dedication have brought her far in her career, she credits her success to effective time and task management, passion for what she does, and mentors Kenneth Khang, Randy Eaton, Debbie Collins, Bryan Clark, and Gerald Sambaer. Looking ahead, Ms. Chikonde intends to publish her books, spanning many genres, including cookbooks, biographies, and children’s books. Professionally, she aims to pursue limitless growth and learning opportunities.
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