Thomas Kennedy
Brighton, MI (***) - *** – **** ********@****.****.***
Current Senior at Grand Valley University, graduating in Spring 2025 with a double major in Finance and Marketing. Eager to expand my business knowledge, I’m seeking hands-on experience in team-driven environments to apply and enhance my skills.
Education
Undergrad: Seidman College of Business, Grand Valley University Expected Graduation May 2025
Double Major in Finance and Marketing
High School: Brighton High School Graduated May 2021
Experience
United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) May 2024 – August 2024
Summer Team Member at UWM under the Underwriting Leadership team, Marketing Leader of Summer Team Member Fundraiser for Walt Whitman Elementary School
Responsible for several different projects to assist New Hire Underwriters and Current Team Members
Gained Experience in Professional Communication via email and phone communication with Mortgage Brokers daily
Assisted in Underwriting Mortgages, Creating and Sending Payment Packages, and tracking team member quotas
Electric Ramen April 2023 – August 2023
Responsible for processing sales and tracking transactions
Responsible for preparing and cooking fresh food and completing online orders
Gained experience in the procurement and fulfillment of small business orders
Assisted in the ordering of inventory orders from large vendors and wholesalers
Brighton Bar and Grill June 2020 - December 2022
Successfully trained employees to provide each customer with excellent customer service
Gained experience in high-stress management while providing excellent results
Assisted management in evaluating self-review of sales totals to better serve the customers
Communicated frequently with customers to ensure satisfactory service
Leadership Experience
Phi Kappa Tau - Fraternity October 2023 - Present
A leadership organization that binds men together and challenges them to improve their campus. Working to turn all men in the fraternity into men of distinction and character. All members of this fraternity look to lead by showing the upmost respect to all, being men with purpose, and always showing exemplary character
Former treasurer of the GVSU chapter tasked with collecting dues from members, budgeting for future and current events within the fraternity, paying national dues and other expenses, and keeping track of any monetary exchange
Organized many chapter events including charity fundraisers, volunteer work, professional improvement workshops and study clubs
Community Service
SeriousFun Children’s Network
Active within the community and with many GVSU sororities in raising money for many different foundations, especially Phi Kappa Tau’s philanthropy SeriousFun Children’s Network. We support the SeriousFun Children’s Network by raising money through events to help fund this summer camp for kids with chronic illnesses