Joanne O'brien
About Joanne O'brien
Joanne O'Brien is a Project Manager at ThoughtWorks University in Europe, currently based in London. She has extensive experience in recruitment and account management, having held various roles at ThoughtWorks and Fircroft over the years.
Current Role at ThoughtWorks
Joanne O'Brien serves as a Project Manager at ThoughtWorks University in Europe. She has held this position since 2021 and is based in London, England. In her role, she is responsible for managing projects related to the university's initiatives, contributing to the development of talent within the organization.
Previous Experience at ThoughtWorks
Prior to her current role, Joanne O'Brien worked at ThoughtWorks in various capacities. She was a Graduate Recruiter from 2019 to 2021, focusing on attracting and selecting new talent. Additionally, she served in Recruitment Operations from 2018 to 2019, where she supported recruitment processes and operations.
Career Background at Fircroft
Joanne O'Brien has extensive experience with Fircroft, where she held multiple roles. She began as an Account Coordinator from 2012 to 2014, then progressed to Account Manager from 2014 to 2016. After that, she worked as an Operations Executive from 2016 to 2018, managing operational tasks and client relations.
Education and Qualifications
Joanne O'Brien studied at Waterford Institute of Technology, where she earned a BA (Hons) in Legal and Business Studies from 2003 to 2007. She also completed her secondary education at Coleiste Pobail Naomh Mhuire, achieving a Leaving Certificate equivalent from 1998 to 2003.
Early Career Experience
Before her roles at Fircroft and ThoughtWorks, Joanne O'Brien worked in various positions in Australia. She was a Post Placement Support Officer at IPC Employment in 2009 for five months and served as a Receptionist at IPA for four months in the same year. Additionally, she worked as a Recruitment Administrator at REED from 2010 to 2012.