Dwight Quarles
About Dwight Quarles
Dwight Quarles serves as the Associate Director of Project Management at FINRA, bringing extensive experience in vendor management and contract negotiation. He has a solid educational background with an MBA from Wake Forest University and a Bachelor of Arts from Cornell University.
Work at FINRA
Dwight Quarles has been serving as the Associate Director of Project Management at FINRA since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing project management initiatives, utilizing agile methodologies to ensure flexibility and iterative progress. His expertise in acquisition integration and large-scale deployments is essential for managing complex projects, particularly during mergers and acquisitions.
Previous Experience at PenFed Credit Union
Prior to his current position, Quarles worked at PenFed Credit Union as the Senior Manager of Product Management from 2019 to 2022. During his tenure, he focused on vendor and supplier management, demonstrating proficiency in contract negotiation and securing favorable terms for external partnerships.
Career at FedEx
Quarles has extensive experience with FedEx, where he held multiple roles over several years. He served as a Senior Corporate Marketing Analyst from 2006 to 2008, followed by a position as Corporate Marketing Analyst Advisor from 2008 to 2010. He later advanced to Manager from 2011 to 2016 and was the Product Marketing Team Lead for a year in 2010. His roles involved various aspects of marketing and product management.
Education and Expertise
Dwight Quarles earned his MBA in Marketing from Wake Forest University's Babcock Graduate School of Management, studying from 2003 to 2006. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Economic Management from Cornell University, where he studied from 1999 to 2003. His educational background supports his expertise in project management, vendor management, and digital marketing.
Leadership and Team Development
Quarles demonstrates strong leadership skills, particularly in hiring top talent and mentoring team members. His ability to build and nurture high-performing teams is a significant aspect of his professional profile, contributing to the success of the projects he manages.