Katlyn LaCroix is an actuarial science major who has passed two actuarial exams and completed VEE coursework in economics and corporate finance. She has a 4.0 GPA and research experience analyzing UK population growth and case studies using statistical software. She held leadership roles in her sorority and mentored freshmen as part of the Nebraska Legends Program.
1. Katlyn LaCroix
Phone: (847) 767-4438 | Email: katlyn.n.lacroix@gmail.com
Analytical | Achiever | Empathy | Competition | Learner
Actuarial Exams/Coursework
P/1 Probability Theory Exam - Passed Jan. 2016
FM/Financial Mathematics Exam – Passed June 2016
Completion of VEE Coursework: Economics, Corporate Finance
Related Technology Skills: Certified in Microsoft Office Suite, Experience with R & R-Studio, Visual Basic, and JMP (SAS program)
Related Experience: Predictive analysis of UK Population Growth, Data analysis of case studies using JMP software
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration May 2018
University of Nebraska-Lincoln | Lincoln, NE
Major: Actuarial Science; Minors: Mathematics, Economics | GPA: 4.0/4.0
University Honors Program
College of Business Administration Honors Academy
o Selected one of 40 based on academics, service, and leadership to represent the College of Business Administration
o Develop critical thinking, technical knowledge, leadership and communication skills through semesterly corporate visits,
rigorous coursework taught by top university professors,and monthly leadership workshops and service activities
o Attend leadership conferences,corporate visits, and seminar classes to build a professionalnetwork
Oxford Study Abroad Program Summer 2016
Jesus College – University of Oxford | Oxford, England
Courses: International Economics, Political Economy of Britain since 1945 | GPA: 4.0/4.0
Work Experience
UCARE Funded Student Researcher Aug. 2016-Present
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Management Department | Lincoln, NE
Researching past entrepreneurial education, experience, and exposure as predictors of entrepreneurial intent
Marketing Logistics Intern May 2015-Aug. 2015, Dec. 2015
Mid-America Tile | Elk Grove Village, IL
Increased social media reach through implementation of social media plan on four media platforms via HootSuite and regular
communication with 3600+ contacts via weekly Constant Contact email
Collaborated with company management regarding rebranding and gathered and presented information for over 4500 products to
allow for creation of a filtering and search option on new website
Activities/Involvements
Member | Actuarial Science Club Aug. 2014-Present
Network with actuarial employers through attending career fairs and monthly company presentations and meetings
Vice-President | ChiOmega Fraternity-Kappa Chapter Nov. 2015-Present
Initiate and maintain scholarship plans for members struggling academically
Collaborate with executive members in making decisions regarding the chapter and leading formal chapter meeting weekly
Create semesterly housing contracts and maintain and oversee revisions of chapterbylaws
Scholarship Chair | Chi Omega Fraternity-Kappa Chapter Nov. 2015-Present
Plan regular scholarship events to improve chapter sisterhood and encourage academic success
Distribute National and local scholarships to deserving Members via an application process to award high achieving members
Lead monthly meetings with a scholarship committee to improve member involvement in academics
Student Leadership Team Member | Navigators Christian Ministry Jan. 2015-Present
Participate in and lead weekly Bible Study, plan and facilitate weekly Greekside worship nights,and attend weekly leadership
trainings
Mentor | Nebraska Legends Program Aug. 2014–Aug. 2016
Mentor 12 freshmen as they transition into college through monthly meetings focused on increasing campus involvement
Plan and attend monthly leadership training and semesterly Alumni panels and workshops
Student Board Member | Non-Profit Hub Sept. 2015-May 2016
Student Alum | Scarlet Guard Alumni Association Aug.2014-Aug. 2016