Project Manager

Nicholas C. Opalewski

* ********* ***** ********, *** Jersey, 07866

973-***-**** ***********@*****.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-opalewski-390b76b3/ Recently completed a Master of Science degree in Business Analytics following a BS in Finance with an Operations Information Management minor. Professional with 4+ yrs. experience in project management, loan analysis/management, business analysis, risk management, database management, financial analysis, life insurance analysis/sales, accounting, and customer service/support. Searching for an opportunity to contribute in a financial planning and analysis role with a dynamic/growth motivated organization. Key Characteristics: “Get it done” mentality Analytical thinker, detail oriented Collaborative team player Strong interpersonal skills Education

Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York

MS, Business Analytics January 2023

University of Scranton, Scranton, Pennsylvania

BS, Finance with Operations Information Mgmt. minor May 2018 Experience

DialAmerica, Inc. Mahwah, NJ Aug. 2022 - Present

Business Product Manager

• Developed detailed call center solutions designed to achieve our client’s business analysis and customer service goals.

• Led a cross-functional team that included field sales and software developers.

• Clients in various industries including healthcare, energy, banking, and insurance.

• Evaluated all programs through development and implementation to ensure quality, accuracy, and efficacy.

American Financial Resources, Inc. Parsippany, NJ Jan. 2019 – July 2022 Builder Assessment/Loan Risk Analyst July 2019 – July 2022

• Perform in-depth financial analyses and capability reviews of builder/contractors.

• Designed and implemented a data-driven, predictive machine-learning algorithm to assess the likelihood of builder defaults. Its use has led to a decline in builder related defaults.

• Completely revamped and optimized the builder registration process. Used performance analytics to identify bottlenecks and redundancies. The new process has become the standard company protocol. The net result has been a doubling of the department’s overall output.

• Re-defined loan reviews with builders to better detail contractual procedures and obligations. The net result has been an 8% reduction in procedural funding issues

• Trained all new employees in Builder Assessment/Loan Risk Analysis. Nicholas Opalewski Page 2

Construction Underwriter Nov. 2020 – July 2022

• Added responsibility...maintained Loan Risk Analyst responsibilities.

• Manage the review and processing of construction underwriting documents and assure compliance with State/Local/Federal guidelines.

• Work closely with cross-functional team of Loan Officers, Underwriters, and Account Managers to efficiently complete loan applications. Renovation Specialist/Project Manager Jan. 2019 – July 2019

• Managed a portfolio of home renovation loans provided through government institutions such as Fannie Mae, Federal Housing Administration, and Veterans Administration.

• Developed an in-depth knowledge of 203k Standard, 203k Limited, 203(b) Escrow, VA renovation, Homestyle Standard, and Homestyle Limited loan types.

• Strong focus on compliance. Ensured that loan/program guidelines were adhered to in a timely manner throughout the project.

• Reviewed/approved loan withdrawal applications and arranged inspections to complete construction withdrawals.

New York Life Insurance, LLC. Edison, NJ May 2018 – Dec. 2018 Life Insurance Agent

• Received detailed training in financial needs analysis, financial planning, product training, lead generation, and closing techniques.

• Secured license to sell life insurance in New Jersey.

• Identified and presented annuity and life insurance products that fulfilled client needs. Reprogenetics LLC. Livingston, NJ May 2016 – Sept. 2016 Accounting Intern

• Performed bank account reconciliations and tracked daily cash and credit receipts.

• Reconciled supplier invoices with purchase orders and receipts.

• Account reconciliations and accrual reviews.

• Participated in month-end close and quarterly forecasts. Technical Skills

• Fluent in Microsoft Excel/PowerPoint/Word, Microsoft Access, Microsoft SQL, Tableau, RStudio, Microsoft R, PowerBI, Azure DevOps and Google Analytics.

• SQL programming language and R programming language

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