Magellan Research Group
Thomas Saylor is currently a Research Associate at the Magellan Research Group. Prior to this, they worked as a Financial Analyst for NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and as a Financial Aid Mentor at The Ohio State University.
Saylor has always been driven by a desire to help others. As a Financial Analyst, they were responsible for developing a contract management spreadsheet that helped improve the monitoring of 465 vendors and increased expenditures under contract from 33% to 80%. Thomas also evaluated expenditure data to ensure under 10% variance of a $40 million annual budget.
As a Financial Aid Mentor, Saylor worked 20 hours per week during the academic year and full-time over summer break. Thomas solved complex inquiries regarding student financial aid via phone, email, and in-person. Thomas also led 10 orientation appointments daily to discuss financing options with incoming students. In addition, they assisted with training program of 20 new hires and emphasized quality customer service.
Saylor’s experience in both the financial and customer service industries have prepared him well for their current role as a Research Associate at the Magellan Research Group. Thomas is able to use their analytical skills to provide valuable insights to their team, while also maintaining excellent relationships with clients.
Thomas Saylor attended The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business, where they earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in finance. Thomas participated in the Honors Contract Program, the Industry Immersion Program (Business Analytics), and the Second-year Transformational Experience Program while at OSU.