Thalassa Naylor
About Thalassa Naylor
Thalassa Naylor serves as the Director of Business Development at Sallie Mae, where she has worked since 2010. With a strong background in sales and marketing, she has held various leadership roles at Wachovia and has been recognized for her innovative thinking and team-building skills.
Work at Sallie Mae
Thalassa Naylor has been serving as the Director of Business Development at Sallie Mae since 2010. In this role, she focuses on developing strategic initiatives that drive business growth and enhance customer engagement. Prior to her current position, she held the role of Vice President, Higher Ed Sales CA at Sallie Mae from 2003 to 2010. Her tenure at Sallie Mae has been marked by her expertise in sales strategy development and her ability to foster strong relationships within the higher education sector.
Experience at Wachovia
Thalassa Naylor's career at Wachovia spanned from 1992 to 2003, where she held various positions. She began as a Sales Account Executive from 1992 to 1995, followed by a role as Marketing Manager from 1995 to 1996. She then served as Manager of Sales Support from 1996 to 1999, and concluded her time at Wachovia as Vice President of Customer Services from 1999 to 2003. Throughout her time at Wachovia, she was recognized for her innovative thinking and team-building skills.
Education and Expertise
Thalassa Naylor holds an MBA from California State University, Northridge, where she studied Business. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Colorado Boulder. Her educational background complements her professional experience, particularly in areas such as facilitation, presentation, and problem-solving. Naylor is recognized for her expertise in change management and leadership development.
Background in Financial Aid
Before her extensive career in business development and sales, Thalassa Naylor worked as the Associate Director of Financial Aid at Mount St. Mary's College from 1989 to 1992. This role provided her with foundational knowledge in financial services, which she later applied in her positions within Sallie Mae and Wachovia.
Achievements in Team Development
Thalassa Naylor has created and led staff and management training programs that have resulted in high-performance teams. Her leadership in developing strategic alliances has significantly contributed to new business growth and successful marketing and sales strategies. Naylor's focus on action-oriented sales strategy development has enhanced team performance and execution of sales campaigns.