Jacob Tasseff
About Jacob Tasseff
Jacob Tasseff is a Senior Account Executive at Melio, where he has worked since 2024. He has a background in higher education and customer success, with previous roles at 2U and Purdue University.
Work at Melio Payments
Jacob Tasseff currently serves as a Senior Account Executive at Melio Payments, a position he has held since 2024. He has accumulated over eight months of experience in this role while based in Denver, Colorado. Prior to this, he worked in various capacities at Melio, including as a Strategic Customer Success Manager from 2021 to 2022 and as an Account Executive from 2022 to 2024. His tenure at Melio has allowed him to develop a deep understanding of customer needs and account management strategies.
Education and Expertise
Jacob Tasseff earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science and History from Purdue University, where he studied from 2009 to 2013. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration from Valdosta State University, completing this program from 2013 to 2015. His educational background provides him with a solid foundation in both political and educational frameworks, which informs his professional practice.
Background
Jacob Tasseff has a diverse professional background primarily in educational and customer success roles. He began his career at Purdue University, where he worked as a Resident Assistant and later as a Staff Resident. Following this, he held several positions at 2U, including Sr. Student Success Specialist and Student Success Specialist II. He also served as a Residence Hall Director at Northern Arizona University and as a Graduate Residence Hall Director at Valdosta State University. This experience has equipped him with skills in student engagement and support.
Professional Experience at 2U
At 2U, Jacob Tasseff held multiple roles that contributed to his expertise in student success and support. He worked as a Student Success Specialist from 2017 to 2019, then advanced to Student Success Specialist II from 2019 to 2020, and finally served as a Sr. Student Success Specialist from 2020 to 2021. His time at 2U involved developing strategies to enhance student engagement and retention, showcasing his commitment to educational success.
Early Career at Purdue University
Jacob Tasseff began his career at Purdue University, where he held various positions that focused on residential life and student support. He worked as a Resident Assistant from 2010 to 2012, followed by a role as a Staff Resident from 2012 to 2013. These positions allowed him to develop skills in community building and student engagement, laying the groundwork for his future roles in higher education and customer success.