Justin Smaaladen

Justin Smaaladen has a diverse work experience that includes roles in project management, retail management, financial services, credit analysis, and sales. Justin is currently employed as an Associate Project Manager at Ulteig since May 2023. Prior to this, they worked at First Community Credit Union as a Retail Manager and Financial Services Officer, where they directed the Grand Forks consumer market towards company goals and ensured an excellent customer experience. Justin also has experience in credit review analysis and customer care banking at Western State Bank. Additionally, they worked as a Financial Advisor at New York Life Insurance Company. Justin's early work experience includes serving as Vice President in the Student Managed Investment Fund at the University of North Dakota, where they helped structure investment strategies and organized meetings. Justin also gained experience as an intern in collection, documentation, and sales at Western Equipment and Finance. Justin started their career as a Bank Teller at United Valley Bank and worked in sales at Scheels.

Justin Smaaladen attended the University of North Dakota from 2012 to 2017, where they obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with a field of study in Finance Investments. In addition to their formal education, Justin has also obtained certifications such as "Contracting for Consultants" and "The Top 10 Project Management Mistakes—and How to Avoid Them" from LinkedIn. Justin has also obtained a certification as a "Credit Insurance Agent" from Minnesota Life, although the details regarding the month and year of its completion are not available.