Vanessa Davis
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Credentials
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ICAgile Certified Professional
ICAgileJul, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Adult Mental Health First Aid
National Council for Mental WellbeingSep, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Octo, an IBM Company
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sr. Manager, Employee Engagement & Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
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May 2020 - Present
Leads Octo’s CSR initiatives, with a goal of increasing employee engagement and satisfaction while driving Octo’s community impacts further, faster. Acts as the integration point for key employee data to measure experience and engagement. Chairs Octo's Employee Engagement & CSR committee and collaborates across business units and departments, as well as with external client, non-profit, academic, and other community partners. Leads Octo’s CSR initiatives, with a goal of increasing employee engagement and satisfaction while driving Octo’s community impacts further, faster. Acts as the integration point for key employee data to measure experience and engagement. Chairs Octo's Employee Engagement & CSR committee and collaborates across business units and departments, as well as with external client, non-profit, academic, and other community partners.
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Octo (formerly Connexta)
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United States
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Information Technology & Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Office Manager
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Jan 2019 - May 2020
Oversaw employee morale and corporate social responsibility initiatives, and managed the administrative staff across the Connexta ecosystem. Our team took pride in maintaining modern, collaborative and comfortable office environments. We collaborated with colleagues company-wide to cultivate impactful Connexta community give-back opportunities, and to plan and execute company social events to promote employee wellness and camaraderie. Oversaw employee morale and corporate social responsibility initiatives, and managed the administrative staff across the Connexta ecosystem. Our team took pride in maintaining modern, collaborative and comfortable office environments. We collaborated with colleagues company-wide to cultivate impactful Connexta community give-back opportunities, and to plan and execute company social events to promote employee wellness and camaraderie.
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Program Manager, Global Consortium for Sustainability Outcomes
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Feb 2017 - Dec 2018
-Collaborated with Consortium members (e.g. faculty at member universities around the world) to support the creation/management/capture of large-scale, externally funded programs and projects that advanced GCSO’s vision to scale sustainability solutions worldwide. -Created and managed the GCSO grant program that redistributed member dues as grant funding to support projects that engaged at least two member universities AND an implementing partner (e.g. a city, a school/district, a business, an NGO, etc.) to deploy/scale sustainability solutions. -Supported editorial, creative services, digital marketing, and social media. -Organized and executed annual multi-day member meetings in different national locations. -Was responsible for executive leadership support operations. The Global Consortium for Sustainability Outcomes (GCSO) is a global network of like-minded universities that collaborate to advance solutions to sustainability problems through research, development and capacity building. GCSO generates, tests and deploys a wide range of solutions including technologies, policies, economic incentives, capacity building, social change and cultural practices. The Consortium builds capacity through education and transfers evidence-based solutions to implementers, with the goal to achieve sustainability outcomes on multiple continents. GCSO’s success is measured by evidence-based, positive outcomes and impacts on sustainability issues worldwide. GCSO is a program of ASU Enterprise Partners' Research Collaboratory at ASU, a private, 501 (c)(3) nonprofit. GCSO is operationally supported by the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability at Arizona State University. Show less
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Arizona State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Executive Administrative Support Specialist, Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability
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Aug 2008 - Apr 2018
• Provided executive-level support to Dr. Rob Melnick, Executive Director & Chief Operating Officer• Managed calendar of executive; coordinate travel; developed/designed communication; maintained files• Prepared reports, presentations and financial statements for the Institute's leadership team and the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability Board of Directors• Analyzed operational and administrative functions; implemented changes to improve functions• Represented Institute; served as liaison to other units, student groups and external organizations• Travelled locally, nationally and internationally; provided on-site coordination for external events • Participated in interview committees, screen/interview candidates, provided input on hiring decisions • Managed high-priority activities such as Board of Director semi-annual meetings, high-level visits to the Institute, strategic planning retreats, etc.• Supported the start-up of the Global Consortium for Sustainability Outcomes, an effort led by Dr. Rob Melnick. GCSO officially launched its non-profit status July 2016.• Effective February 2017, this position was 20% FTE. The Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability is the hub of Arizona State University’s sustainability initiatives. The ASU Wrigley Institute advances research, education and business practices for an urbanizing world. Its School of Sustainability, the first of its kind in the U.S., offers transdisciplinary degree programs focused on finding practical solutions to social, economic and environmental challenges. Show less
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Program Lead, ASU Stardust Center for Affordable Homes & the Family
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Apr 2016 - Mar 2017
The purpose of the Stardust Center for Affordable Homes and the Family is to empower families and achieve economic and social sustainability by providing educational opportunities like outreach events, university-level courses, and community resources that inform and promote sustainable, affordable housing.
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Program Lead, Martinson Sustainability Solutions Research Grant Program
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Apr 2016 - Mar 2017
Managed by the School of Sustainability at ASU, the Martinson Sustainability Solutions Research Grant Program offers funding for ASU sustainability student-proposed research, as well as applied projects designed to support and advance sustainability. Projects can cover any aspect of sustainability – from environmental science to humanities – and range from local to global in scope.
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Program Lead, Neely Foundation Food & Agriculture Sustainability Research Program
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Apr 2016 - Mar 2017
Managed by the School of Sustainability at ASU, the Neely Foundation Food and Agriculture Sustainability Research Grant Program offers funding for ASU sustainability student-proposed research and applied projects designed to support and advance food and agricultural system sustainability.
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US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Intern
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Nov 2011 - Jul 2012
Intern in the Phoenix Criminal Investigation Division of the US Environmental Protection Agency Intern in the Phoenix Criminal Investigation Division of the US Environmental Protection Agency
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Bank of America
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United States
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Banking Center Manager
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Mar 2004 - Aug 2010
Assistant Banking Center Manager • Supervised a team of eight teller, three service and two personal banker associates • Successful routine audit activities, sales and customer experience ratings • Organize and lead team meetings and training activities • Interview applicants, contribute to hiring decisions with manager • Maintain employee personnel files; complete regular reviews, mentor and promote staff • Proficient in all banking center roles, with the ability to shift between roles as needed Prior positions held: Sr. Teller, Fraud Analyst, Personal Banker/Loan Officer Show less
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Education
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2022 - 2022
Arizona State University
Professional Certificate in Climate Conscience Leadership, Sustainability -
2021 - 2021
Arizona State University
Professional Certificate in Sustainability Strategy, Sustainability -
2010 - 2015
Arizona State University
BIS, Sustainability/Sociology -
2003 - 2006
Scottsdale Community College
AAS, Justice Studies -
2000 - 2003
Coronado High School
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