Melanie Carlson, Cpcu
About Melanie Carlson, Cpcu
Melanie Carlson is an Actuarial Analyst at Milliman in Orange County, California, where she has worked since 2020. She has a diverse background in pricing analysis and actuarial roles across several financial institutions, including Nationwide and Principal Financial Group.
Work at Milliman
Melanie Carlson has been employed at Milliman as an Actuarial Analyst since 2020. She works in Orange County, California, where she applies her expertise in actuarial analysis to support various projects. Her role involves analyzing data and developing models to assist in decision-making processes within the organization.
Previous Experience in Actuarial Roles
Prior to her current position, Melanie Carlson held multiple roles in the actuarial field. She worked at Nationwide as a Senior Pricing Analyst from 2017 to 2019 and as a Pricing Specialist from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she briefly served as an Actuarial Associate at Farm Bureau Financial Services in early 2020. These positions contributed to her development in pricing strategies and actuarial methodologies.
Education and Expertise
Melanie Carlson has a strong educational background in business and actuarial science. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science from Drake University, followed by an Associate of Science in Accounting Paraprofessional from Des Moines Area Community College. Currently, she is pursuing a Master's degree in Business Analytics at the University of Iowa, expected to be completed in 2024.
Career Progression in Financial Services
Melanie Carlson has a diverse career history in the financial services sector. She began her career at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, where she worked as a Loan Documentation Specialist IV and later as a Consumer Loan Underwriter. She also served as a Sales Support Specialist and Proposal Specialist at Principal Financial Group, gaining valuable experience in sales support and proposal development.