Vanessa D.

Vanessa D.

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Wharton MBA | Ex-Uber & Salesforce Strategist | Career Growth Expert

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Studied at The Wharton School (UPenn)

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Works at Salesforce

Available tomorrow at 10:00 PM UTC

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Vanessa’s Career Development Qualifications

Experience level: Manager

Vanessa has helped clients get into these companies:

I am a Harvard-educated Wharton MBA graduate with more than seven years of industry experience and over three decades of life experience. My roots are in a vibrant, predominantly Haitian community in NYC. Being the first in my family to graduate from college and earn a master's degree, I navigated many of life’s ups and downs with the invaluable support of mentors, friends, and even kind strangers. I am deeply grateful for their guidance. Having worked at prestigious firms like Salesforce, Uber, and Accenture, I have cultivated a rich blend of professional knowledge and personal insight. I am thrilled to leverage this background to help you identify what truly matters to you and to live a life aligned with those values. I am excited to be part of your journey and look forward to helping you navigate your path to success.

Vanessa can help with:

Interview Prep

Skill Building

Career Planning

Networking Strategy

Salary Negotiation

Job Search Strategies

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About Vanessa

I am a Harvard-educated Wharton MBA graduate with more than seven years of industry experience and over three decades of life experience. My roots are in a vibrant, predominantly Haitian community in NYC. Being the first in my family to graduate from college and earn a master's degree, I navigated many of life’s ups and downs with the invaluable support of mentors, friends, and even kind strangers. I am deeply grateful for their guidance. Having worked at prestigious firms like Salesforce, Uber, and Accenture, I have cultivated a rich blend of professional knowledge and personal insight. I am thrilled to leverage this background to help you identify what truly matters to you and to live a life aligned with those values. I am excited to be part of your journey and look forward to helping you navigate your path to success.

Why do I coach?

I am passionate about helping people become the best versions of themselves.

Work Experience

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Srategy and Operations

Salesforce

July 2024 - Present

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Manager - Business Development and Strategy

Uber

December 2022 - January 2024

Worked on strategic deals and programs that elevated Uber's sustainability, accessibility, and micromobility goals for its consumers. Additionally, I led the Uber One product strategy and enhanced the overall membership program.

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MBA Candidate

The Wharton School

2020 - 2022

Carving my own path in the B2C and D2C space, driven by detail, enthusiasm, and a want to deeply understand consumer needs. My business school journey has been one of innovation and strategic discovery. Business Strategy, Investor Relations and +7 skills

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Brand Strategy Intern

TechStyle Fashion Group

June 2021 - August 2021

Communication, Brand Strategy and +8 skills

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Management Consultant

Accenture

June 2016 - September 2020

Managment and strategy consulting. Developed a strategic and operational toolkit. Left because I wanted to explore the B2C and D2C space.

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Product Development Intern

Saks Fifth Avenue

June 2015 - August 2015

Exploring my interest in retail and product development. I realized I needed a faster pace ow work.

Vanessa was also given offers to work at

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    Google

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    ascena Retail Group

Education

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Harvard University

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology, African American Studies

Activities and societies: Association of Black Harvard Women, Peer Health Exchange, City Step, PBHA Summer Urban Program, First Generation Student Union, Leaders!

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The Wharton School (UPenn)

Master of Business Administration - MBA

2020 - 2022

Activities and societies: William P. Lauder Leadership Fellow, Communications Fellow, TA for MGMT 610: Foundations of Teamwork & Leadership (Adam Grant), TA for OIDD 705: Leading with Grit (Angela Duckworth), and African-American MBA Association (AAMBAA) Co-President

Vanessa was also personally admitted to

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    NYU Stern School of Business

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