Nicholas Merriman

Mortgage Advisor at Nations Lending | NMLS# 1911165 | Corp NMLS# 32416

Greater Cleveland

About

I am a results driven, hands on individual that enjoys helping others achieve their goal of home ownership. Corporate nmls# 32416 | Verify a mortgage company or individual license on the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing Consumer Access Site: www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org Nations Lending is an Equal Housing Lender

Experience

  • Mortgage Advisor at Nations Lending
    Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Mortgage Consultant at Polaris Home Funding Corp (NMLS 38072)
    Oct 2019 - Apr 2025 · 5 yrs 7 mos

  • World Traveler at Self Employed
    Jan 2019 - Oct 2019 · 10 mos

    I pursued my lifelong passion of traveling through South America. I look forward to gaining the experience of living in and navigating through another country. I plan to learn what their culture has to offer and become fluent in Spanish. During this time I will reflect, grow, and develop as a person but most importantly, enjoy what life has to offer as I explore. Expected date of return will be October 2019.

  • Lean Six Sigma Manager at Mondelēz International
    Apr 2017 - Jan 2019 · 1 yr 10 mos

    Enabling an organization to be successful by developing people and implementing systems that eliminate confusion and accelerate growth. Resulting in a culture change that embraces continuous improvement and problem solving as a way of reaching goals.

  • Schaeffler (2 yrs 1 mo)
    • Sector Leader (Transmission Technologies)
      May 2016 - Apr 2017 · 1 yr

      Manage all aspects of production for assembly lines that supply torque converters to multiple automotive companies including Ford, GM, Allison, Hyundai, and Mazda. Responsibilities: Technical planning, continuous improvement, visual management, scheduling, procurement, equipment maintenance, project and process planning, and employee resource planning. Technical requirements: Advanced engineering & Physics Knowledge, Superior knowledge of automotive manufacturing industry, Business Acumen, SAP Interpersonal Requirements: Strong leadership skills, Excellent communication skills, Advanced presentation skills, Extremely self-motivated, Driven to achieve results, Continuous Improvement approach, Problem solving, Prioritize Soft Skill Requirements: Facilitate the success of your team by Leading, Coaching, and Developing them. Empower them to make decisions and feel confident so that they can grow personally and professionally.

    • Lean Manufacturing Engineer
      Apr 2015 - May 2016 · 1 yr 2 mos

      - Provide a process and structure for continuous improvement and project management with a direct focus on improving flexibility and throughput. - Facilitate and lead continuous improvement workshops that address issues such as material flow, cycle time, EQ layout, changeover reduction, 5S, TPM, and scrap. - Bridge the gap of communication within the organization by implementing and managing shop floor management by working with business segment leaders to develop KPIs that focus on improving efficiency in multiple facets of production. - Coach and train the fundamentals of lean manufacturing to by mentoring associates through the DMAIC process and enabling them to develop problem solving skills that will drive improvement.