Vanessa Santiago
About Vanessa Santiago
Vanessa Santiago is a Senior Executive Assistant currently supporting the Vice Presidents of People, HR, and Recruiting at Fivetran in Oakland, California. She has a diverse background in administrative roles across various companies, including experience in office facilities management and people operations.
Current Role at Fivetran
Vanessa Santiago currently serves as the Senior Executive Assistant to the Vice President of People, Vice President of HR, and Vice President of Recruiting at Fivetran. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the organization from its Oakland, California office. In her role, she supports multiple executives, facilitating effective communication and operational efficiency within the human resources department.
Previous Experience at Fivetran
Prior to her current role, Vanessa worked at Fivetran as an Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Global People Operations for six months in 2021. This position allowed her to gain valuable experience in supporting global HR initiatives and operations, further enhancing her skills in executive support.
Career Background
Vanessa has a diverse career background in administrative support and people operations. She worked at Tally Inc as an Executive Assistant to the CEO and People Operations Manager from 2019 to 2020. Before that, she held roles at Funding Circle US and SEEBURGER AG, where she served as an Executive Assistant. Her experience spans various industries, including technology and finance.
Education and Expertise
Vanessa earned her Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management and IT Management from California State University-Hayward, now known as California State University, East Bay. She studied at the School of Business and Economics from 2006 to 2011, equipping her with foundational knowledge and skills relevant to her career in human resources and administration.
Past Roles and Responsibilities
Throughout her career, Vanessa has held several positions that involved administrative support and operational management. At Mosaic, she worked as an Office Facilities Manager and People Ops Analyst from 2016 to 2019. Earlier, she served as a Marketing Coordinator and NetSuite Data Analyst at Hawk Ridge Systems from 2014 to 2016. Her roles have consistently involved coordinating efforts and supporting leadership teams.