Vanessa O'Brien, MS's Linkedin Analytics

I am an relationally driven global operations manager helping teams and partners scale by providing strategic organizational process improvements and resources. With my effective communication skills and by investing in my partners, I have demonstrated successes in motivating healthy, high-impact teams to strive for excellence, delivering results that meet goals with optimal outcomes. As a transparent business partner, reliable critical thinker, and problem-solving project manager, I am known for building strong relationships with internal and external partners to establish trust and confidence. At Drexel University's LeBow College of Business, my role as Accounting Department Manager revolves around enhancing administrative functions, optimizing budgets, and spearheading HR initiatives. My expertise in event coordination and academic support is demonstrated through meticulous project planning. Previously, as Global Program Operations Manager, my leadership facilitated the impactful delivery of trauma healing programs across 70 countries, managing a significant grant budget and nurturing cross-cultural partnerships. Our team's dedication to operational excellence and strategic planning significantly broadened the reach and quality of our services, embodying my commitment to fostering sustainable global development and organizational growth. Operations | Program Development / Implementation | Relationship Management | Grant Management | Budgeting | Process Optimization | Strategic Planning | Intercultural communication | Reporting | Evaluation | Team Building | People Development | Critical Thinking | Analytical | Languages: Fluent in English & Portuguese; Conversational in Spanish & French