Dawn Sarnecky
About Dawn Sarnecky
Dawn Sarnecky is the Senior Services Operations Manager at SparkCognition and serves as the President of the Culture Committee, where she focuses on enhancing workplace culture. She has a diverse professional background with experience in various roles across several companies, including CBI | Cyber Security Solutions and Planview, Inc.
Current Role at SparkCognition
Dawn Sarnecky serves as the Senior Services Operations Manager at SparkCognition, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the operational aspects of service delivery, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in meeting client needs. Additionally, she is the President of the Culture Committee, where she focuses on enhancing workplace culture and fostering a positive work environment.
Previous Experience in Cyber Security Solutions
Dawn Sarnecky has held multiple roles at CBI | Cyber Security Solutions. She worked as a Strategic Partnership Liaison for three months in 2019 and later served as a Business Development Liaison for nine months in 2018. In 2019, she transitioned to the role of Professional Services Operations Manager, where she worked until 2020. These positions contributed to her expertise in operations and partnership development within the cybersecurity sector.
Work History in Operations and Administration
Dawn has extensive experience in operations and administration across various organizations. She worked at Planview, Inc. as a Web Producer from 2017 to 2018 and held the position of Services Operations Manager at SparkCognition from 2020 to 2023. Her earlier roles include serving as an Executive Assistant at Creative Breakthroughs, Inc. from 2007 to 2011 and as a Human Resources Administrative Assistant at Dimensional Fund Advisors from 2015 to 2017.
Educational Background
Dawn Sarnecky studied at Michigan State University, where she focused on Latin American & Caribbean Studies and achieved proficiency in Spanish from 1998 to 2003. Additionally, she studied Spanish Language and Literature at La Universidad de Extremadura for 11 months in 2000. This educational background supports her professional roles and enhances her communication skills.
Personal Interests
Dawn has a personal interest in playing Scrabble, which reflects her strong vocabulary and strategic thinking skills. She also actively engages with the local Austin food scene, exploring new restaurants and contributing to her community's culinary culture.