Desmond Ouckama

• 3.54 Cumulative GPA (4.0 Institution GPA)
• Advanced Pianist
• Institute of Modeling and Collaboration and Innovation Undergraduate Researcher

• Dean's List 2022-2023
• Early High school Graduation Scholarship Recipient
• Idaho Governor's Cup Scholarship Recipient
• Leadership Certificate I and II - National Society of Leadership and Success
• Microsoft Excell & Microsoft Word Training
• 3.51 GPA
• Honor's Society Member
• Speech and Debate Team President
• St. Joseph Family Hospice Volunteer
• Red Cross Blood Drive Leader and Host Volunteer

Participated in a competitive, remote summer program focused on developing core actuarial and technical skills relevant to the property and casualty (P&C) insurance industry. Program components included:

Foundations of P&C insurance and actuarial science

Data visualization and predictive modeling techniques

Pricing, reserving, and calculation of auto insurance rates

Advanced Microsoft Excel applications for actuarial work

Participation in a team-based actuarial case competition

Coursework on artificial intelligence applications in insurance

Exposure to industry practices through live events and mentorship

Weekly collaborative meetings and guided coursework

• Working virtually with students in geometry, algebra, calculus, and statistics.
• Attending training for fundamental tutoring skills.
• Make math fun and exciting!

• Assisted faculty members with research assignments on Machine Learning projects.
• Strengthened collaboration between team members, maintaining open communication channels for better project results.
• Participated in regular lab meetings, contributing valuable insights and suggestions for ongoing projects.
• Applied critical thinking skills when troubleshooting issues encountered during experimentation or while interpreting results from any collected data sets.
• Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.

• Maintained and updated office records, both digital and physical.
• Managed daily data entry and kept clerical information accurate and up-to-date.
• Maintained confidentiality in handling sensitive information while performing administrative tasks.
• Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
• Supported executive staff with well-prepared reports, presentations, and meeting materials.

• Managed daily data entry and kept clerical information accurate and up-to-date.
• Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
• Maintained confidentiality in handling sensitive information while performing administrative tasks.
• Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
• Achieved high levels of accuracy in data entry tasks while adhering to strict deadlines.