Kimberly Porter
About Kimberly Porter
Kimberly Porter serves as the Director of Credit Underwriting Strategies at Sallie Mae, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in credit strategy and analytics, she has held various roles in the financial sector, contributing to significant advancements in credit risk management and fraud prevention.
Work at Sallie Mae
Kimberly Porter has been serving as the Director of Credit Underwriting Strategies at Sallie Mae since 2021. In this role, she oversees the development and implementation of credit underwriting strategies. Prior to this position, she worked as the Manager of Credit Strategy & Analytics - Decision Science & Analytics from 2017 to 2021. During her tenure, she contributed to the enhancement of credit risk management processes and analytics capabilities within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Kimberly Porter is pursuing a Master's degree in Business from the University of Phoenix, which she has been studying since 2009. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Communications & Applied Technology from Drexel University, completed in 2006. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in credit strategy and analytics, particularly in the financial services sector.
Background
Kimberly Porter has a diverse professional background, beginning her career in the financial sector. She worked at First USA and Bank One in various roles focused on fraud investigation and management. She transitioned to Chase, where she held positions related to credit policy and risk management. Before joining Sallie Mae, she spent six years as a Real Estate Consultant at CENTURY 21® in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Kimberly Porter has played a significant role in various initiatives. She was instrumental in the transition from FDR to TSYS, which involved substantial changes in credit risk management systems. Additionally, she developed point of sale strategies that were implemented across multiple financial products. Her efforts in fraud detection have been recognized with awards for identifying major fraud rings and establishing new analytic teams.