Nicola O'Brien

Nicola O'Brien

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director | Employee Engagement & Development | Dell Technologies Services. Leadership & Executive Coach #IamRemarkable Facilitator,

  • Education

    • Technical University of Dublin

      2019 - 2020
      CPD Post Grad Diploma Business innovation and Transformation
    • Irish Academy of Public Relations

      2004 - 2005
      Diploma Event Management & Public Relations Honours
    • National College of Ireland

      1998 - 2002
      Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA Business and Languages
    • UCD Professional Academy

      2021 - 2021
      Professional Diploma in Change Management Change Management
    • Mid West Business Institute

      2003 - 2004
      Diploma PR, Sales, Marketing & Public relations
    • Kingstown College

      2021 - 2022
      Advanced Diploma Personal, Leadership & Executive Coaching
    • Kingstown College

      2021 - 2022
      Diploma Advanced Diploma in Personal, Leadership & Executive Coaching Distinction
    • National College of Ireland

      1998 - 2002
      BA Business Studies & Languages
  • Experience

    • Halifax

      Jun 2002 - Aug 2002
      Receptionist

      Welcomed visitors by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries.Directs visitors by maintaining employee and department directories; giving instructions.Maintained security by following procedures; monitoring logbook; issuing visitor badges.Maintained telecommunication system by following manufacturer's instructions for house phone and console operation.Maintained safe and clean reception area by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.Maintain continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Show less

    • Enterasys Networks

      Jul 2002 - Jul 2004
      Account Executive

      Account liaison for the French Market Account Exec for largest customer in EuropeOrder entry & Management Parts availabilityForecasting

    • Dell Technologies

      Feb 2009 - Mar 2013
      Global Project Manager

      Managed projects, or specific activities related to projects within given constraints of scope, schedule, budget, and quality through the duration of the project. Allocated work among team members and provides guidance on a regular basis. Conducted periodic reviews to ensure project is on track and conducts post-project reviews. Ensured all project documentation is kept up to date and communicated to the relevant stakeholders on a timely basis. Utilized relevant project management tools, systems, and applications. Defined supporting and/or driving process improvements. Show less

    • Dell Technologies

      Sept 2013 - Mar 2017
      Global Program Manager

      Managing Global Program to Reduce Customer Effort for Global TAM Services. Accountable for all projects/initiatives within the Program Collaborating cross functionally with key stakeholders across relevant business units to drive results Responsible for communicating progress, risks, mitigation plans to Exec leadershipLeading, influencing and coaching a team of Project Managers to deliver on individual projects Execute on defined Strategic Initiatives targeted at operational scaling, cost reduction and Customer adoption of Dell Tools Show less

    • Dell Technologies

      Jul 2017 - now

      Leading Graduate development rotation Program for Services globally Implementing key Employee engagement and Career Development programs within the DellEMC Services Organisation. Senior Manager EMEA Client backlog teamManaging EMEA wide backlog for Dell customers.

      • Director

        Nov 2022 - now
      • Senior Consultant

        Sept 2018 - Jan 2023
      • Senior Manager

        Jul 2017 - Sept 2018
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Change Management

      UCD Professional Academy
      Aug 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • ITIL

      ITIL Certified
    • Leaders of Impact - Women in Global Organisations Peer Mentoring Programme 2020

      American Chamber of Commerce Ireland
      Jul 2021
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Nicola O'Brien
      Best International Customer Service Delivery team CCMA Nov 2012 Dell EMEA TAM Services (Technical Account Managers) won the award for Best International Customer Service Delivery. The citation reads “as customer champions they are dedicated to ensuring consistently positive experiences for their customers. Service delivery processes are designed, shaped and enhanced with one thought in mind – that of the customer