
Vanessa D.
5.0
Wharton MBA | Strategy Expert | Elevate Your Career Path
Studied at The Wharton School (UPenn)
Works at Salesforce
Available tomorrow at 10:00 PM UTC
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Vanessa’s Life 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:
Goal Setting
Communication Skills
Personal Growth
Resilience
Mindfulness
Time Management
Work-Life Balance
Self-Reflection
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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
Srategy and Operations
Salesforce
July 2024 - Present
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.

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
Brand Strategy Intern
TechStyle Fashion Group
June 2021 - August 2021
Communication, Brand Strategy and +8 skills

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.
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
Google
ascena Retail Group
Education

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!
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
NYU Stern School of Business
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