KEN FERSTLE
**** ***** **** *****, ********* Hills, MI 48309 • 248-***-**** • **********@*****.***
RESOURCEFUL POLICY ANALYST
Policy Analyst • Research Analyst • Quantitative Statistical Analyses • Data Presentations Process Optimization • Data Processing • Developed Curricula • Improved Efficiency Boosted Customer Contact • External Liason
WORK EXPERIENCE
Lawrence Technological University; Southfield, MI Aug 2019 - present
Adjunct Professor
Instructed two courses per semester (6 credit hours) for up to 25 students each
Comerica Bank; Auburn Hills, MI Aug 2019 - March 2023
Analyst
Navigated multiple roles across Consumer Loan Center groups.
Fulfillment Analyst
Optimized title ordering process on properties for HELOC loans in the pipeline, resulting in $70,000 in savings in 3 months.
Processed over 50 initial loan applications for advancement or decline and notified bankers.
Audited, edited, and assembled over 45 HELOC closing packages per day for bankers.
Boarding Analyst
Consistently ensured that less than 2% of all loans were outstanding, an 80% improvement before taking over these duties by speedily and consistently liaising with insurance companies.
Audited recently closed loans to improve compliance with internal and federal regulations.
Mortgage Operations Analyst
Processed new applications for mortgage loans.
Gathered, collated, and directed background information records to a team of four Senior Mortgage Analysts
Monroe County Community College; Adjunct Professor Monroe, MI Aug 18 - May 2019
Mercyhurst University; Erie, PA Adjunct Professor Jan 2018 - May 2018
Wayne State University; Detroit, MI Adjunct Professor (Online) Jan 2018 - May 2018
Comerica Bank; Auburn Hills, MI Fulfillment Analyst - Contract Feb 2017 -Dec 2017
Prior Experiences: Deltek Information Systems, Market Intelligence Analyst; George Mason University School of Public Policy, Reception Assistant
EDUCATION
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI May 2023
Terminal Master of Arts, Political Science (Ph.D. ABD)
George Mason University School, Fairfax, VA May 2011
Master of Public Policy
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI May 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Economics
TECHNOLOGIES & AWARDS
Technologies: MS Office, STATA, R, SPSS, WIPRO, Adobe Acrobat, Zoom, Blackboard, Canvas,
Awards: "Outstanding Policy Analysis" Recognition George Mason School of Public Policy, Rumble Recruitment Fellowship - Wayne State University