Vanessa Parker, MBA
About Vanessa Parker, MBA
Vanessa Parker, MBA, serves as the Senior Manager of Production at AtriCure, Inc. in Mason, Ohio, where she has worked since 2022, following a progressive career in production management and military operations.
Work at AtriCure
Vanessa Parker has been serving as the Senior Manager of Production at AtriCure, Inc. since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for making budgetary recommendations and controlling capital expenditures. Prior to her current position, she held various roles at AtriCure, including Senior Production Supervisor from 2018 to 2020, Production Manager from 2020 to 2022, and Production Supervisor from 2014 to 2018. Her tenure at AtriCure has spanned several years, contributing to her extensive experience in production management.
Education and Expertise
Vanessa Parker holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology from Ohio University, which she completed from 1998 to 2003. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Executive Leadership from Ohio University between 2015 and 2017. Additionally, she earned a Master of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Wright State University in 2019. Her educational background supports her expertise in operations management and production processes.
Background in the US Army
Vanessa Parker has a significant background in the US Army, where she held various leadership roles. She served as Operations Manager from 2003 to 2006 in Hinesville, Georgia, and later as Human Resource Manager from 2006 to 2008 in the same location. She continued her military career as a Commander from 2009 to 2012 at Fort Stewart, Georgia, and as Senior Operations Manager in Fargo, North Dakota Area from 2011 to 2012. Her military experience has contributed to her leadership and operational skills.
Leadership and Management Skills
In her current role at AtriCure, Vanessa Parker demonstrates strong leadership by coaching and mentoring manufacturing and production supervisors to enhance team performance and efficiency. She has a proven track record in leading change and managing diverse complex operations. Her skills in problem-solving and decision-making are complemented by her focus on customer satisfaction, making her an effective leader in production management.