Brendan O'brien, MBA
About Brendan O'brien, MBA
Brendan O'Brien is a Business Operations and Strategy Analyst currently working at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK in Boston, Massachusetts. He holds an MBA from Providence College and has previous experience in various roles, including internships at GE Global Research and Virgin Pulse.
Current Role at Gannett
Brendan O'Brien serves as a Business Operations and Strategy Analyst at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK. He has held this position since 2021 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts. In this role, he focuses on optimizing business operations and developing strategic initiatives to enhance the organization's performance.
Previous Experience
Before joining Gannett, Brendan O'Brien worked as a Business Analyst at WordStream from 2019 to 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. He also gained experience as an AP Associate at Virgin Pulse for one year in Providence, Rhode Island, from 2018 to 2019. Earlier in his career, he interned at GE Global Research as a Sourcing Intern for three months in 2016 and worked as a Summer Camp Counselor and Activities Director at the YMCA of Greater New York from 2013 to 2015.
Education and Qualifications
Brendan O'Brien holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Providence College, which he completed in 2019 after participating in the 4+1 MBA program. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Management from Providence College, graduating in 2018. His foundational education includes an Advanced Regents Diploma from Shenendehowa High School, obtained in 2014.
Internship Experience
Brendan O'Brien has completed internships that provided him with valuable experience in various sectors. He interned at The State of New York, focusing on public sector operations. Additionally, he gained practical skills during his internship at GE Global Research, where he worked in sourcing.