Melanie Flamm Barlow

Experience

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  Nontradional Student Association

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2014

  Board Member

  I assisted Nontrad students in participating and becoming involved on the USU campus. Increasing group numbers through activities and study group sessions. Spoke in classrooms to students about the support provided through the group and mentoring available.

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  Utah State University

  Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

  Assesment and Evaluation Assistant to Rachel Brighton

  Speak in university classrooms about the Nontraditional Student Association. Have surveys completed by students, gather data in Excel spreadsheet and evaluate data.

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  Shingo Institute

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  Development Assistant

  Develop strong business relationships with clientsRaise philanthropic support from $100,000 - $300,000Assist in planning international training eventsBuild relationships with clients and companies interested in learning more about the Shingo Model

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  Utah State University - Jon Hunstman School of Business

  May 2014 - Jun 2014

  Go Global Experience

  Traveled to Eastern Europe, in the summer of 2014, visiting companies to learn about business in an global context. Cities include - Budapest, Hungry: Vienna, Austria; Istanbul, Turkey.I used this opportunity to examine company operations and study company cultures. Witnessing the operational difference between those groups that used methods such as Kaizen, the Shingo Model and lean processes. I was able to see how a company that practices sustainable operation is able to improve, not only the local, but global economies. This experience allowed me to learn essential information about an international workplace, aspects of business that I would not have witnessed in the classroom. Show less

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  Pepperidge Farm

  Jan 2015 - Apr 2015

  Risk Assessment Team Leader

  In an effort to maintain a high safety standard, my team and I observed manufacturing processes and addressed areas for improvement. By following all standard improvement processes we established 5 areas of need and followed procedures to set improvements in place. This was a wonderful opportunity to learn the value of risk assessment and procedures leading to implementation.

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  MOM Brands

  May 2015 - Aug 2015

  Continuous Improvement Intern

  Creating a sustainable 5S system based on operators needs, looking for root cause issues.Teaching line managers about the PDCA, 8 step, problem solving tool. Using PDCA, working with bulk receiving operators to create a pokeayoke data entry system.Speaking with operators about their needs for an idea system.Perform a baseline analysis for continuous improvement, including management and operators.

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  Guild Mortgage

  Jun 2016 - now

  - Work with sales team to evaluate ways to improve file production and efficiency- Review all files prior to processing to ensure viability and reduce "firefighting" after initial underwriting- Weekly trainings with team. Focusing on program education, areas that we have seen problems & general questions on learning best practices. - Restructure files in processing as needed - Initial apts for OTC Construction loans, FNMA/FHLMC, FHA, USDA & VA loan programs Accepting and inputting 1003's, collect documentation, determine best loans to fit client needs, follow federal disclosure timelines. Evaluate creditworthiness and run loan programs through DU, LP or GUS for approval. Continuous Improvement to optimize file process and office efficiency. Follow RESPA compliance and security of borrowers personal documentation.

  • Production Manager

    Apr 2021 - now

  • Mortgage Loan Assistant

    Jun 2016 - Apr 2021