Vanessa Diaz
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Jennifer Thayer
Vanessa is an incredible addition to any team. At Docker, she quickly made herself indispensable to the dev rel and events team - running the speakers program for our user conference - and then expanding her scope from there. She is hyper organized, diligent, and extremely efficient. She picks up new projects quickly and not only executes, but makes them better. I wholeheartedly recommend Vanessa - and like me and my colleagues - once you've had the opportunity to work with her you will quickly wonder what you did without her!
Ashlynn Polini Pericacho
Vanessa is one of the most organized, detail oriented and professional individuals I have had the pleasure to work with. She came to Docker to manage our robust content program for our annual user conference, DockerCon, coordinating logistics, rehearsals and presentations for over one hundred speakers. In this role she excelled in relationship building both internally at Docker and externally within our community of users and top customers. From there, Vanessa grew into project management roles for other key programs around attendee experiences such as Docker Hallway Track and Docker Pals. Working with Vanessa came with trust knowing she owned a program from beginning to end of an event, then optimizing for the next iteration. I'm so proud of the programs and heart she puts into each project. Any team/company would be lucky to have Vanessa on their side!
Jennifer Thayer
Vanessa is an incredible addition to any team. At Docker, she quickly made herself indispensable to the dev rel and events team - running the speakers program for our user conference - and then expanding her scope from there. She is hyper organized, diligent, and extremely efficient. She picks up new projects quickly and not only executes, but makes them better. I wholeheartedly recommend Vanessa - and like me and my colleagues - once you've had the opportunity to work with her you will quickly wonder what you did without her!
Ashlynn Polini Pericacho
Vanessa is one of the most organized, detail oriented and professional individuals I have had the pleasure to work with. She came to Docker to manage our robust content program for our annual user conference, DockerCon, coordinating logistics, rehearsals and presentations for over one hundred speakers. In this role she excelled in relationship building both internally at Docker and externally within our community of users and top customers. From there, Vanessa grew into project management roles for other key programs around attendee experiences such as Docker Hallway Track and Docker Pals. Working with Vanessa came with trust knowing she owned a program from beginning to end of an event, then optimizing for the next iteration. I'm so proud of the programs and heart she puts into each project. Any team/company would be lucky to have Vanessa on their side!
Jennifer Thayer
Vanessa is an incredible addition to any team. At Docker, she quickly made herself indispensable to the dev rel and events team - running the speakers program for our user conference - and then expanding her scope from there. She is hyper organized, diligent, and extremely efficient. She picks up new projects quickly and not only executes, but makes them better. I wholeheartedly recommend Vanessa - and like me and my colleagues - once you've had the opportunity to work with her you will quickly wonder what you did without her!
Ashlynn Polini Pericacho
Vanessa is one of the most organized, detail oriented and professional individuals I have had the pleasure to work with. She came to Docker to manage our robust content program for our annual user conference, DockerCon, coordinating logistics, rehearsals and presentations for over one hundred speakers. In this role she excelled in relationship building both internally at Docker and externally within our community of users and top customers. From there, Vanessa grew into project management roles for other key programs around attendee experiences such as Docker Hallway Track and Docker Pals. Working with Vanessa came with trust knowing she owned a program from beginning to end of an event, then optimizing for the next iteration. I'm so proud of the programs and heart she puts into each project. Any team/company would be lucky to have Vanessa on their side!
Jennifer Thayer
Vanessa is an incredible addition to any team. At Docker, she quickly made herself indispensable to the dev rel and events team - running the speakers program for our user conference - and then expanding her scope from there. She is hyper organized, diligent, and extremely efficient. She picks up new projects quickly and not only executes, but makes them better. I wholeheartedly recommend Vanessa - and like me and my colleagues - once you've had the opportunity to work with her you will quickly wonder what you did without her!
Ashlynn Polini Pericacho
Vanessa is one of the most organized, detail oriented and professional individuals I have had the pleasure to work with. She came to Docker to manage our robust content program for our annual user conference, DockerCon, coordinating logistics, rehearsals and presentations for over one hundred speakers. In this role she excelled in relationship building both internally at Docker and externally within our community of users and top customers. From there, Vanessa grew into project management roles for other key programs around attendee experiences such as Docker Hallway Track and Docker Pals. Working with Vanessa came with trust knowing she owned a program from beginning to end of an event, then optimizing for the next iteration. I'm so proud of the programs and heart she puts into each project. Any team/company would be lucky to have Vanessa on their side!
Experience
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Webflow
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United States
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Software Development
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500 - 600 Employee
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Executive Assistant
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Mar 2022 - Present
I support our Chief Marketing Officer.
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Senior Events Manager
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Apr 2021 - Mar 2022
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Events Manager
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Sep 2019 - Apr 2021
-Assisted head of events to produce first annual No Code Conf (SF 2019) -Owned planning and management of 9-event virtual series (2020) -Launched, scripted, and co-hosted a new community webinar series (2020) -Managed budget and marketing of industry event sponsorships
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Docker, Inc
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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400 - 500 Employee
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Marketing Events Program Manager
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Sep 2018 - Jul 2019
o Owned trade show and event strategy including planning, budget, swag, and onsite coordination o Managed programs for staffing, Hallway Track, Docker Pals, and Docker’s booth at DockerCon o Oversaw Docker Speakers Program to promote thought leadership in containerization industry o Collaborated with internal and external teams to produce DockerCon SF at Moscone West (Jun. 2018 – 5,000 attendees), DockerCon Barcelona (Dec. 2018 – 3,000 attendees), and DockerCon SF 2019 (April 29-May… Show more o Owned trade show and event strategy including planning, budget, swag, and onsite coordination o Managed programs for staffing, Hallway Track, Docker Pals, and Docker’s booth at DockerCon o Oversaw Docker Speakers Program to promote thought leadership in containerization industry o Collaborated with internal and external teams to produce DockerCon SF at Moscone West (Jun. 2018 – 5,000 attendees), DockerCon Barcelona (Dec. 2018 – 3,000 attendees), and DockerCon SF 2019 (April 29-May 2, 2019 – 4,200 attendees)
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Community and Developer Relations Program Manager (Contract)
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Mar 2018 - Sep 2018
o Owned speaker management for DockerCon SF, including content preparation and rehearsals through ratings analysis and feedback for 130+ conference speakers and 100+ sessions o Planned and executed 6 ancillary under-budget events and directed onsite logistics o Organized programming for Docker Captains as liaison between advocate group and internal teams
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Quantcast
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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400 - 500 Employee
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Sr. Project Manager, People Operations
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Dec 2016 - Oct 2017
o Collaborated cross-functionally to revamp company’s global Onboarding process, from initial HR setup through new hires’ first month of work o Planned and facilitated monthly 2-day new hire Onboarding sessions for 15-30 people o Created and managed a global Buddy Program to improve retention and contribute to culture o Organized and allocated budget for Culture Clubs in 10+ offices globally o Coordinated weekly happy hour for San Francisco office including host and activities
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Sr. Client Events Associate
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Jul 2016 - Dec 2016
o Created the process and vision for Client Summits to contribute to Quantcast’s brand and revenue o Collaborated with Sales, Engineering, Product, Executives, and vendors to host 60+ events focused on education and entertainment o Cultivated relationships with colleagues/executives internally as well as clients externally o Managed process from approval, through planning all logistics and leading internal prep meetings, to day-of event management and post-summit survey… Show more o Created the process and vision for Client Summits to contribute to Quantcast’s brand and revenue o Collaborated with Sales, Engineering, Product, Executives, and vendors to host 60+ events focused on education and entertainment o Cultivated relationships with colleagues/executives internally as well as clients externally o Managed process from approval, through planning all logistics and leading internal prep meetings, to day-of event management and post-summit survey feedback o Supported Director of Sales Training and team with administrative tasks and projects
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Client Events Associate
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May 2014 - Jul 2016
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Assistant Director of Development and Alumni Relations; Diversity Coordinator
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Jul 2013 - May 2014
o Collaborated with Director to run Annual Giving Program, consistently surpassing goal by >10% o Assisted Director, Head of School, and three trustees in planning and realization of an endowment campaign, successfully raising $7.1 million in pledges o Planned and executed all donor cultivation events: scheduled events calendar, managed vendor relationships, created BEOs, managed sign-in and day-of event coordination, set-up/clean-up o Produced and edited engaging print and digital… Show more o Collaborated with Director to run Annual Giving Program, consistently surpassing goal by >10% o Assisted Director, Head of School, and three trustees in planning and realization of an endowment campaign, successfully raising $7.1 million in pledges o Planned and executed all donor cultivation events: scheduled events calendar, managed vendor relationships, created BEOs, managed sign-in and day-of event coordination, set-up/clean-up o Produced and edited engaging print and digital materials including campaign brochures, letters, annual report, e-blasts, alumni newsletters, and web content o Tracked donations from various constituent groups and prepared reports for board meetings o Managed part-time Events Coordinator and alumni parent volunteers o Developed new programs to bolster alumni involvement and giving o Collaborated with Director of Admission in branding and marketing strategy o Created and assumed role of Diversity Coordinator to provide strategic leadership, facilitate training for faculty and parents, and act as a resource to the school community
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Development and Alumni Coordinator
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Jul 2010 - Jun 2013
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Stanford Powwow Committee
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Stanford, CA
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Head of Sales Committee (Volunteer)
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Sep 2007 - May 2010
Joined team of volunteers to organize largest student-run powwow in the country. Chose and ordered all merchandise sold at the Powwow, organized pre-sales to publicize the event, and managed sales booth volunteers. Joined team of volunteers to organize largest student-run powwow in the country. Chose and ordered all merchandise sold at the Powwow, organized pre-sales to publicize the event, and managed sales booth volunteers.
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Administrative Assistant
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Jul 2009 - Sep 2009
Input all new cases, mailed correspondence to all parties on new cases, organized filing, prepared exhibits for trials, and answered phones. Input all new cases, mailed correspondence to all parties on new cases, organized filing, prepared exhibits for trials, and answered phones.
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Marsh Private Client Life Insurance Services
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Woodland Hills, CA
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Administrative Assistant
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Dec 2003 - Dec 2008
Processed delivery requirements and insurance policies. Input new cases, mailed policies, and ran illustrations for Annuities Department. Positions progressed from Office Assistant (filing and data entry) to Underwriting Case Technician. Processed delivery requirements and insurance policies. Input new cases, mailed policies, and ran illustrations for Annuities Department. Positions progressed from Office Assistant (filing and data entry) to Underwriting Case Technician.
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Business Development Intern
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Jul 2008 - Aug 2008
Identified and researched potential clients and made cold calls offering graphic design services, then followed up with founders/CEOs to schedule meetings with the Director. Identified and researched potential clients and made cold calls offering graphic design services, then followed up with founders/CEOs to schedule meetings with the Director.
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Education
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2006 - 2010
Stanford University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication -
William Howard Taft High School
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