Melissa Newkirk, Fsa, Cera
About Melissa Newkirk, Fsa, Cera
Melissa Newkirk is an Actuarial Analyst with expertise in Life, Annuity, and Long-Term-Care products. She mentors interns to improve their communication skills and has a background in Actuarial Science and Finance from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Current Role at Transamerica
Melissa Newkirk currently serves as an Actuarial Analyst at Transamerica, a position she has held since 2021 in Plano, Texas. In this role, she focuses on the development of studies for Life and Annuity products. She utilizes tools such as Alteryx, SQL, and Excel to analyze data and improve product offerings. Additionally, she mentors interns, emphasizing the importance of effective communication skills in the actuarial field.
Previous Experience at Transamerica
Prior to her current position, Melissa worked at Transamerica as an Actuarial Analyst from 2019 to 2021. During this time, she gained valuable experience in the actuarial field, focusing on Life, Annuity, and Long-Term-Care products. Her work involved updating and executing key controls to ensure effective safeguards in assumption study processes.
Education and Expertise
Melissa Newkirk earned her Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science and Finance from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, completing her studies from 2015 to 2019. This educational background provided her with a solid foundation in actuarial principles and financial analysis, which she applies in her current role.
Internship Experience
Melissa has completed multiple internships that contributed to her professional development. She interned at Lincoln Financial Group during the summers of 2017 and 2018, where she gained practical experience in actuarial analysis. Additionally, she worked as an Internal Audit Intern at Mutual of Omaha in 2016. These internships helped her build essential skills in the actuarial field.
Early Career and Skills Development
Before entering the actuarial field, Melissa worked as a cashier at Hy-Vee, Inc. from 2014 to 2016. She also served as an Academic Tutor for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Athletic Department from 2018 to 2019. In her current role, she actively engages in independent reading to enhance her communication skills, demonstrating her commitment to continuous improvement.