Vanessa Buffry Email & Phone Number

United States

For PearsonVue/Certiport division:-Research, devise, and execute B2G strategy for national (state by state) and international markets, including managing policy trackers, processing data for targeted sales, marketing, and internal product design.-Convene with Pearson GR, external resources and consultants, Vue and Certiport international and national sales teams to deliver strategy.-Establish and lead Certiport Center for Business Intelligence, an ecosystem for all silos to collaborate on sharing data and talents to solve business intelligence challenges, especially for B2G markets

Global

I leverage analytics and policy research to unlock opportunities to help states, schools, and companies upskill and certify their Incredible People. @ Certiport

Pittsburgh, Pa

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Marketing Committee Chair. Small district rewrites narrative with a full frontal campaign: Market segmentation and analysis, Timing and campaign strategy, Outreach across all mediums (tv/radio/mail/lawns/web), Claimed all internet real estate

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

-Coordinated and launched equitable digital skills building initiative Level Up 412.-Conduct research as Co Principal Investigator on NSF Rapid COVID-19 Research Study: Hyperlocal Digital Equity, in order to evaluate how marginalized communities adapted to remote connectivity under COVID and develop a community-led tech support initiative.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

- Sited, planned, and developed two Digital Inclusion Centers in targeted Pittsburgh communities- Created city-wide campaign to bridge digital divide in response to COVID-19. Connected over 1200 families with laptops to learn and work remotely (bit.ly/1000laptops).

Greater Pittsburgh Area

-Evaluated and streamlined operations of a growing network of financial counseling centers (sponsored by Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund and LISC): >Audited existing program: coached stakeholders through site visits, audited data-collection methods, analyzed and visualized performance metrics for use in internal and external reports>Innovated sustainable profit model that shifted million-dollar program from 2% to 50% fee-for-service>Translated data outcomes for maximum grant competitivity and stronger policy impact>Developed 10 YR Strategic Plan and Budget, covering all aspects of operation from personnel to funding for a regional network of financial counseling centers>Invented career-track program to address labor market shortage of trained financial coaches

Greater Pittsburgh Area

- Coordinated talent and operations of team working with Bosch's Mobility Unit,- Devised an IoT application solution targeting a specific social issue.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

-Led team as Finance and Strategy Specialist-Advised operational overhaul and millions of dollars’ worth of asset restructuring with the aim to achieve financial sustainability and maximize mission outcomes.

Říčany, Central Bohemia, Czechia

-Managed, trained, and advised team of five faculty members. -Developed long-term strategic plan-Drafted and managed department budget-Designed and implemented performance-measurement tools in line with state and IB learning outcomes-Outlined hiring objectives, identified talent, interviewed candidates

Říčany, Central Bohemia, Czechia

-Innovated modern, global Social Sciences and History curriculum-Provided pastoral care for students, particularly disadvantaged youth-Advised student application to top-tier global universities -Completed essential administrative tasks: >Evaluated student work and research, >Managed differentiated lesson plans >Developed tools to track and derive intelligible data from student progress

Budapest, Hungary

- Managed team of 6-8 international research collaborators- Reconfigured Center's processes to build readership through social media and conferences, enhance research quality and scope, and collaborate with associated research teams (e.g. Wilson Center) and universities.- Presented research at two events on regional intellectual experiences under communism.- Researched primary sources to build the Center's Cold War Chronology- Proof-read and translated articles and submissions to English

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Performed research, authored articles in web content- Coordinated in-house events and guest-speakers (including travel arrangements, visas, event preparation, catering management, preparing publications)- Monitored and filed expenditure reports in line with the strict standards of both German and American financial/tax requirements- Assessed efficacy of US Boell programs through detailed reports- Represented HBF in meetings with other area nonprofits; networked and negotiated with key leaders in partner nonprofits and private sector on behalf of the foundation- Edited and translated publications- Developed strong comprehension of German politcal and tax structure, as well as the Stiftung system and green party work

Master Of Science - Ms, Public Policy And Management, 3.9

Specialization in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Graduated with "Highest Distinction".

Master'S Degree, History, 3.6

Activities and Societies: Alumni and Career Services RepresentativeAttended CEU when it was based in Budapest, Hungary. Studied under.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), International Relations And Affairs, 3.83

Activities and Societies: Cross-Cultural Communications, Peace and Conflict ResolutionGraduated magna cum lade with Honors Topic focus.

Certificate, European Economic Integration