Michelle Cutlip
About Michelle Cutlip
Michelle Cutlip serves as the Business Lead Enterprise Data at Modern Woodmen of America, where she has worked since 2017. With a strong background in data management and analytics, she has over three decades of experience in the insurance industry, including roles as a Principal Underwriter and Supervising Underwriter.
Work at Modern Woodmen of America
Michelle Cutlip has held multiple positions at Modern Woodmen of America since 1989. She currently serves as the Business Lead Enterprise Data, a role she has occupied since 2017. In this capacity, she is responsible for creating logical data models and defining master data. Prior to this, she worked as a Principal Underwriter for 12 years, starting in 2012. Her earlier role at the organization was as a Supervising Underwriter, where she supervised a diverse team of 25 for 1.5 years.
Education and Expertise
Michelle Cutlip studied at the University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business, where she focused on Business Analytics from 2016 to 2018. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Northeast Missouri State University, which she completed from 1985 to 1989. Her expertise includes proficiency in data management and analytics tools such as SSMS, Erwin, Power BI, and Informatica IDD.
Background
Michelle Cutlip's educational journey began at Geneseo High School, where she studied from 1981 to 1985. She transitioned to higher education at Northeast Missouri State University, earning her degree in Business Administration. After completing her undergraduate studies, she began her career at Modern Woodmen of America, where she has spent over three decades in various roles, contributing to the organization’s data management and underwriting processes.
Achievements
In her current role as Business Lead Enterprise Data, Michelle Cutlip plays a key role in the implementation of Master Data Management (MDM) using Informatica at Modern Woodmen of America. She collaborates closely with database teams and business subject matter experts (SMEs) to define data requirements and test data mappings, ensuring effective data management practices within the organization.