Laura R. Saylor, MBA
About Laura R. Saylor, MBA
Laura R. Saylor, MBA, is a Credit Analyst at Heartland Bank and Trust Company, where she has worked since 2020. With a background in various roles within the banking sector and a strong educational foundation, she specializes in credit underwriting and financial analysis.
Work at Heartland Bank and Trust
Laura R. Saylor currently serves as a Credit Analyst at Heartland Bank and Trust Company, a position she has held since 2020 in Aurora, Illinois. In this role, she is responsible for making verbal recommendations to management to optimize credit underwriting decisions. Prior to her current position, she worked at Heartland Bank and Trust in various capacities, including as a Regional and Branch Sales Specialist for five months in 2018, and as a Commercial Loan Document Specialist from 2018 to 2019. She also held roles as Retail Banker II and III from 2016 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Laura R. Saylor has a diverse educational background. She earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration and Management from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2019. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies: Education and Human Development from Illinois State University in 2009. Additionally, she has pursued further education through LinkedIn Learning and the Corporate Finance Institute, and is currently working towards certification as a financial modeling and valuation analyst.
Background in Credit and Financial Services
Laura R. Saylor has extensive experience in the credit and financial services sector. She began her career at Illinois State Credit Union, where she worked in various roles including Member Service Supervisor/Assistant Supervisor from 2013 to 2016, and as a Chat Services Coordinator for nine months in 2014. She also served as a Teller/Member Service Representative from 2011 to 2013. Her experience spans over a decade, with a focus on customer service and credit analysis.
Achievements and Professional Development
Laura R. Saylor has demonstrated a commitment to professional growth throughout her career. She was promoted from Credit Analyst I to Credit Analyst II on July 5, 2021, reflecting her strong performance and eagerness to learn. During her MBA studies, she participated in case competitions, showcasing her analytical and strategic skills. Her ongoing education efforts through various platforms further highlight her dedication to enhancing her expertise in finance.