Sarah Vellom
About Sarah Vellom
Sarah Vellom is a Senior Data Analyst at Ally, specializing in Enterprise Fraud, Security, and Investigations.
Title and Current Position
Sarah Vellom holds the position of Senior Data Analyst, Enterprise Fraud, Security, and Investigations at Ally. She started in this role in 2021 and is responsible for developing and maintaining strategies focused on fraud detection and prevention. Her work includes researching key data elements to enhance fraud analysis and creating regular reports on fraud trends.
Professional Experience at Ally
Sarah has a history of diverse roles at Ally. Prior to her current position, she was a Senior Data Analyst in the Ally Invest division for four months in 2021. She also served as an Operations Data Analyst at Ally Invest from 2018 to 2020 for two years, and as a Brokerage Operations Associate at Ally Invest for nine months in 2018. Her experience at Ally spans several areas, including data analysis and brokerage operations, mainly based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Professional Background
Before joining Ally, Sarah Vellom worked in various roles across different companies. From 2016 to 2017, she was a Revenue Analyst at Noble House Hotels & Resorts. She also served as a Reservations Agent at the same company from 2015 to 2016. Earlier in her career, she worked as a Night Auditor at Hyatt Regency in Houston, Texas, from 2014 to 2015, and as a Special Projects Analyst at Houston Methodist from 2012 to 2014.
Educational Background
Sarah Vellom studied at Tulane University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Spanish from 2005 to 2009. Following this, she attended the University of Houston, Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management, and studied Spanish. She completed her studies in Hospitality Administration/Management in 2015. Her education has provided her with a solid foundation to excel in analytical and operational roles.
Fraud Prevention and Analysis Expertise
In her current role at Ally, Sarah develops strategies for the Enterprise Fraud, Security, and Investigations team. Her responsibilities include creating weekly and monthly reports on fraud trends, researching data elements to improve fraud detection, and collaborating with various departments to enhance fraud prevention efforts. Her expertise in analyzing and preventing fraud is a key asset to Ally's operational integrity.