Education: Masters degree
Lanuages Fluent: English
Industry: Aerospace/Defense
Years of Experience: I've spent 8-10 years in Change Management
Responsibility Level: C-Suite Executive
Change Management Skills Experience:
Behavioral Science/Neuroscience, Change Plan Development, Communication Strategy, Culture Design, Human Centered Design, Mergers Acquisitions and Divestitures, Operational Excellence, Organizational Change Management, Organizational Design, Process Improvement/Optimization, Stakeholder Analysis/ Engagement, Training and Development
Discipline Type Experience:
Data Analysis and Metrics, ERP Implementation, Financial Planning / Management, Human Resources, Process Improvement / Optimization, Project Management / Implementation, Risk Management, Strategic Planning
Change Management Related Skills Experience:
Coaching, Mentor, Public Speaking, Remote/Hybrid Work
Professional Designation(s):
Project Management Professional (PMP), SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM- SCP), and Certified Management Accountant (CMA).
Intend to gain Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP) in early 2025.
Professional Bio:
O'Brien has served in multiple leadership roles over the past twenty years. In those positions, she provided fundamental insight and direction to tactically execute the company’s strategy and vision, while managing day-to-day operations. Under O’Brien’s leadership, she transformed fragmented operations into high-performing, cohesive teams, and developed the policies, processes, and culture necessary for rapid growth.
Her previous work included mobilizing new initiatives to capture expansion opportunities, building customer relationships, and identifying threats and taking action to convert into sound outcomes. During her career, O’Brien’s expertise has led her to direct strategic initiatives and restructure business operations across all departments for multiple companies, plan and organize rapid succession projects and teams, and oversee an abundance of tasks such as accounting, financial reporting, contract negotiations, and analyzing trends.
Social & Volunteer Organizations:
United Way, Capital Area Food Bank, Team Rubicon, Colorado State University Alumni Association, and several other non-profits throughout Northern Virginia and Colorado.
