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Riley Kurkowski

Leonard,MI

Summary

Motivated, Central Michigan University graduate, with the desire to move into a centric management career. Business acumen that is proficient in utilizing advanced skills, including Microsoft Excel, Tableau, the R programming language, and project management expertise.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Process Design Engineer

Utica International, Inc.- HMS
02.2022 - Current
  • Manage General Motors automotive assembly process database; authoring the relationship between Product, Process, Resources and Manufacturing feature information
  • Evaluate process design alternatives in terms of cost-effectiveness and resource utilization, aiming for cost reduction and waste elimination
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement, conduct thorough analyses, and develop innovative solutions to enhance manufacturing processes, efficiency and quality
  • Complete Vehicle/Zone Inspection books defining product and welding spot changes needed during processing and forward to the Product Engineering team
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create and modify process designs, ensuring they meet safety, regulatory, and operational requirements
  • Analyze production data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to access process efficiency, identify trends, and recommend actions.

Underwriter II

United Wholesale Mortgage
- 01.2022
  • Ensure that mortgage applications adhere to the UWM’s underwriting policies, investor requirements, and governmental regulations
  • Make informed decisions on mortgage applications, either approving, denying, or suggesting loan modifications to minimize loan risk and maximize approval rates
  • Communicate effectively with loan officers and other relevant parties to obtain additional information, clarify requirements, and relay underwriting decisions
  • Assess the creditworthiness of borrowers and the overall risk associated with each loan application; considering factors such as debt-to-income ratio and loan-to-value ratio
  • Review and analyze mortgage loan applications, including financial documents, credit history, income verification, and property appraisals.

Account Executive Internship

Pinnacle Vista
05.2019
  • Reporting and recording all sales activities in a web-based CRM system
  • Identified and pursued new business opportunities within assigned territory to achieve sales targets and revenue goals
  • Developed strong leadership and interpersonal skills through the attendance of management seminars
  • Cultivate strong relationships with prospective clients and existing customers, forming trust and building up rapport
  • Increase market share by gaining clientele through direct sales.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing & Management

Central Michigan University
11.2020

Certification

  • Data Analytics Professional Certificate
  • Excel Skills for Business Certificate

Timeline

Process Design Engineer

Utica International, Inc.- HMS
02.2022 - Current

Account Executive Internship

Pinnacle Vista
05.2019

Underwriter II

United Wholesale Mortgage
- 01.2022

Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing & Management

Central Michigan University
  • Data Analytics Professional Certificate
  • Excel Skills for Business Certificate
Riley Kurkowski