David Strickland, MBA
About David Strickland, MBA
David Strickland, MBA, serves as the Director of Market Intelligence at Sallie Mae, where he aligns market intelligence initiatives with the company's strategic goals. He has a robust background in credit strategy and analytics, having held various roles at Sallie Mae since 2011.
Work at Sallie Mae
David Strickland has held multiple positions at Sallie Mae, demonstrating a progressive career trajectory. He currently serves as the Director of Market Intelligence, a role he has occupied since 2017. Prior to this, he worked as a Senior Manager in Credit Strategy and Analytics for one year from 2016 to 2017. His earlier roles include Credit Underwriting Specialist, Credit Underwriting Strategies Analytics Manager, and Loan Optimization Specialist, among others. Strickland's tenure at Sallie Mae spans over a decade, during which he has contributed to various strategic initiatives and projects.
Education and Expertise
David Strickland earned both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Business Administration and Management from Wilmington University. He completed his Bachelor's degree from 2005 to 2009 and his Master's degree from 2011 to 2013. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in market intelligence and analytics, enabling him to implement advanced data analytics techniques and develop comprehensive frameworks that enhance strategic decision-making.
Background
Strickland's career began at Sallie Mae, where he took on various roles that contributed to his professional development. He started as a Customer Resolution Specialist in 2010, followed by positions that focused on credit underwriting and analytics. His experience in these roles laid the groundwork for his later responsibilities in market intelligence, where he collaborates with senior leadership to align initiatives with company strategy.
Achievements
Throughout his career at Sallie Mae, David Strickland has made significant contributions to the organization. He developed a comprehensive market intelligence framework that improved strategic decision-making. He also played a key role in integrating new data visualization tools, enhancing the clarity of market intelligence reports. Additionally, he contributed to a cross-functional team that successfully launched a new product line, utilizing market insights to meet customer needs.