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Kelley Virkus

Detroit

Summary

Motivated and community-focused aspiring social worker committed to fostering a healthier and safer Detroit. Currently pursuing a Master’s in Social Work at Wayne State University, with a strong interest in the impact of family systems and substance abuse on society. Eager to contribute to meaningful initiatives at Wayne State while gaining practical experience and advancing my education.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

PROPERTY MANAGER

UCC MANAGEMENT
Detroit
08.2023 - Current
  • Work with nearby organizations to collaborate with our student apartments like Wayne State, College for Creative Studies, and Detroit Mercy.
  • Show attention to detail through active listening with residents/ management and being solution focused when problem solving.
  • Help build the properties budget and maintain spending throughout leasing and renewal season.
  • Spearhead community events such as resume-building workshops, financial literacy sessions, and alcohol/drug awareness initiatives to promote education and personal growth within our residents.

MORTGAGE BANKER

ROCKET MORTGAGE
Detroit
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • Educate clients on how to properly leverage their home mortgage to achieve desired financial goals; like helping their kids through school or getting out of debt.
  • Worked with excel and continuously changing company software to process and approve loans.

MARKETING/SALES ASSISTANT

REALTY IN THE D
05.2020 - 01.2023
  • Provided market research on pricing information in neighborhoods and found a new market for the company in affordable student housing.
  • As Wayne State becomes a destination school, the market for affordable housing is growing- I helped the company gain investors for this market which led to filling 4 new houses with tenants.

Grocery Delivery Driver

SHIPT
Detroit
03.2020 - 06.2021
  • I took on this job when we went on lockdown due to Covid19.
  • I was determined to help my community by delivering groceries to families who couldn't leave the house during this time.

Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE ADMINISTRATION - Marketing, Anthropology

WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY, MIKE ILITCH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Detroit, MI
05.2022

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Certified in SPSS software
  • Trained in R programming
  • Leadership and communication
  • Crisis response and Narcan certified

Student Organization

Delta Zeta Sorority, Vice President of Risk Management, 12/2019 - 12/2020

  • Voted in as a member on the chapter Executive Board to serve as the leader of conduct for the sorority. I provided weekly reports on alcohol awareness, sexual assault prevention, and mental health awareness/discussions during meetings.

Volunteer Work

Forgotten Harvest, 08/2019 - 12/2023

  • Assisted with food sorting and packaging at Forgotten Harvest to help combat food insecurity in Metro Detroit. Supported in the distribution of fresh, nutritious food to those in need.

Timeline

PROPERTY MANAGER

UCC MANAGEMENT
08.2023 - Current

MORTGAGE BANKER

ROCKET MORTGAGE
01.2023 - 08.2023

MARKETING/SALES ASSISTANT

REALTY IN THE D
05.2020 - 01.2023

Grocery Delivery Driver

SHIPT
03.2020 - 06.2021

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE ADMINISTRATION - Marketing, Anthropology

WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY, MIKE ILITCH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Kelley Virkus