Lisa Talbot
About Lisa Talbot
Lisa Talbot serves as the Director of Business Development at Sallie Mae, where she has worked since 2006. With a background in education lending and account management, she has a proven track record of driving growth and building strategic partnerships.
Current Role at Sallie Mae
Lisa Talbot has served as the Director of Business Development at Sallie Mae since 2006. In this role, she is responsible for developing and managing over $400 million in federal and private loan originations. Her focus includes increasing business and fostering relationships with the top 50 Northeast accounts. Talbot has achieved notable growth in her sales region, with a 17% increase in annual volume reported in both 2007 and 2008.
Previous Experience at Nellie Mae
Before joining Sallie Mae, Lisa Talbot worked at Nellie Mae as a Regional Account Executive from 2002 to 2005. During her three years in this position, she was involved in managing client accounts and contributing to the company's business development efforts in the education lending sector.
Career at Fleet Bank
Lisa Talbot held multiple positions at Fleet Bank within the Education Lending Division. She began as a Label Product Manager from 1997 to 1999, where she focused on product management. Following this role, she served as Vice President from 1999 to 2002, overseeing strategic initiatives and operations within the division for three years.
Educational Background
Lisa Talbot earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Assumption College, where she studied from 1984 to 1988. This educational foundation contributed to her career in business development and education lending.
Contributions to Publications
In addition to her primary roles, Lisa Talbot is a contributing writer for internal and financial aid publications. Her writing supports the dissemination of information related to education financing and business development within the industry.