Mary does fantastic work at SpendMend and we are grateful to have people like her on the team! Amy Kanoza, Statement Administration, said, “Mary is one of the top performing members of the Receiving Team. She is very knowledgeable and has one of the highest accuracy rates in her position. She is always cheerful and friendly, very consistent with her work, and is an all-around awesome person and team member! Mary is a very hard worker and we are so thankful to have her on the Receiving Team!” Thank you, Mary! We are lucky to have you!
Interview With Mary:
What is your role at SpendMend?
Shared Service Analyst
How long have you been with SpendMend?
3 years
How did you first learn about SpendMend?
A friend
What 3 words would you use to describe SpendMend?
Professional, Generous, and Engaged
Where are you located/from?
I am located in Grand Rapids.
Where did you go for higher education?
I received my Associate’s degree from Davenport College now Davenport University and my Bachelor’s degree from Cornerstone University in business Administration.
What did you study and why?
I studied business because I wanted to have a range of skills in the business field, I worked for over 15 years in Accounts Payable.
Why do you look forward to coming to work?
enjoy being a part of the mission for SpendMend
Before working at SpendMend, what was the most unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had?
Working as a Substitute Teacher
What piqued your interest in becoming a substitute teacher?
To be honest I liked the flexibility of what a Substitute Teacher offered.
What were your favorite classes/subjects to teach for?
My favorite classes were online classes called (E2020), which consisted of helping students work through their assignments on the computer.
What was the best part about substitute teaching?
The best part of being a substitute teacher was being able to help the students.
What was the most challenging?
The challenging part was when the students sometimes seemed to not cooperate with subs.
What is one fun fact about you?
Very optimistic and caring
What type of music or podcasts do you listen to during the workday?
Gospel
What are your favorite Gospel songs to listen to? What are your favorite groups/bands/artists?
When it comes to Gospel songs I like a wild range of gospel music. One of my favorite groups is Kirk Franklin and Maverick City, and my favorite artists are Tasha Cobbs and Tamela Man to mention a few.
Do you have any hobbies or participate in any activities outside of work?
Part of an exercise group called Soulful Motion
When did you start attending Soulful Motion and why?
I started attending Soulful Motion about six years ago and mainly for health reasons.
What is your favorite part about joining Soulful Motion?
The friends and fellowship bond I have made with other ladies while exercising.
What is the best part of serving the healthcare market?
Working with a team to resolve client issues
What has been your experience with SpendMend community service events?
People are friendly and connected with the community.
Do you want to shout out a co-worker who has helped or inspired you at SpendMend?
Cindy Allen and Amy Konoza
What advice do you have for prospective candidates who want to join the SpendMend team?
Must be a strong team player
What has been your proudest accomplishment at SpendMend?
Adding valuable members to the SpendMend Team
What is something you’re looking forward to for your future at SpendMend?
Continual growth within the company.