Nina Vann
Rockville
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at EY-Parthenon, specializing in project management and international stakeholder engagement. Successfully conducted operational due diligence on $1.6B transactions while mentoring junior consultants. Demonstrated expertise in negotiation and client relationship management, driving cross-functional collaboration to deliver strategic solutions and enhance value creation. Career objectives include leveraging leadership skills to further elevate organizational success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager/ Vice President
EY- PARTHENON (Ernst & Young – EY)
McLean
12.2022 - 01.2025
- Led end-to-end project management for buy-side and sell-side clients across healthcare, life sciences, and technology, delivering operational due diligence and post-transaction planning on ~$1.6B in deals
- Served as the primary advisor to C-level clients, driving alignment on deal objectives, risk mitigation, and value creation strategies throughout the transaction lifecycle.
- Directed operational due diligence across the U.S., Europe, Australia, and Asia, assessing operations, financials, supply chains, and organizational structures to identify synergies, risks, and value drivers.
- Synthesized firm capabilities, past engagement successes, and sector expertise to create client-ready pitch decks, supporting $15 million business development in the healthcare and advanced manufacturing sectors.
- Mentored and coached 12 junior consultants, creating career development plans and coaching on client service excellence, and relationship-building skills.
- Facilitated executive steering committees for global clients, driving alignment, resolving critical issues, and advising on cross-border deal risks and interdependencies.
- Worked cross-functionally with internal teams (HR, technology, supply chain, finance), and client stakeholders to deliver integrated solutions balancing strategic, financial, operational, and regulatory priorities.
Consultant
EY- PARTHENON (Ernst & Young – EY)
McLean
05.2019 - 12.2022
- Facilitated supplier and customer contract novation processes for a global tech giant in a $73.6 billion integration, minimizing operational disruptions.
- Monitored engagement budgets and profitability, managing scope changes, and client communications to protect margins and maintain client satisfaction.
- Executed project plans, timelines, and resource alignment while coordinating global clients, internal teams, and third-party advisors to drive risk mitigation and timely, high-quality deal execution.
- Synthesized market research, case studies, and team qualifications into client-ready pitch decks and proposals, supporting $15 million deal pursuits in the healthcare and advanced manufacturing industries.
Management Consultant Intern
Ernst & Young
McLean
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Compiled benchmark data on client competitors to analyze key drivers of transitional service agreements, and to direct the focus of negotiations in a $300 million divestiture.
- Provided administrative support by scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and "next steps" to deliver project updates and drive alignment with client teams in the life sciences industry.
Policy Advisor
THE UNITED NATIONS
New York
08.2013 - 08.2016
- Advocated for global access to education, food security, and employment by writing speeches and reports for presentation to high-level diplomats and private sector partners to influence policy.
- Secured budget adjustments through data-driven negotiations with international parties, boosting UN soldier pay by 17%.
- Identified and established relationships with strategic partners to influence decision-making, and promote the launch of global programs on education and employment.
- Reviewed historical data on IT projects to suggest implementation strategies for developing nations.
- Drafted comprehensive quarterly reports addressing critical updates on multilateral meetings, policy developments, amendments, and relevant challenges for governmental entities.
TV News Reporter/Anchor
Sahara Reporters
New York
03.2013 - 08.2013
- Served as sole TV anchor for daily politics segment for editorial packages, breaking news, and in-depth interviews for audiences in the US and Africa
- Researched story ideas from primary and secondary sources to pitch to news team for coverage; validated sources for hard-hitting news pieces aired for the segment
Accounts Executive
Visafone Communications
Lagos
12.2010 - 04.2012
- Served as the first point of contact for clients; exceeded biannual sales targets through marketing and new product upsells.
- Advised and guided clients in making decisions on the purchases of phones, modems, and other technology services.
- Improved customer retention by 86%; utilized an existing set of customer service metrics to provide data to management to facilitate new product development and customer satisfaction.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Strategy
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY, McDonough School of Business
Washington, DC05.2020
Master of Science - Journalism (Business & Economics Reporting)
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, School of Journalism
New York, NY05.2013
Bachelor of Science - International Relations
COVENANT UNIVERSITY, College of Business & Social Sciences
Ota, Nigeria06.2009
Skills
- International Stakeholder Engagement
- Project Management
- Negotiation
- Client Relationship Management
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Strategic Team Management
- Executive Communication
- Budget Management
- Policy Advocacy
- Coaching and Mentoring
Websites
Certification
- AI for Grant Writing
- Salesforce Sales Operations (certificate in view)
Languages
- English, Native
- French, Intermediary
Affiliations
- Represented EY-Parthenon at MBA recruiting events, interviewing prospective candidates.
- Developed an ebook on 10 strategies to master and reduce your debt in 2024
- Mentored underserved youth in resume development and skill-building through KIPP DC.
Timeline
Manager/ Vice President
EY- PARTHENON (Ernst & Young – EY)
12.2022 - 01.2025
Management Consultant Intern
Ernst & Young
05.2019 - 08.2019
Consultant
EY- PARTHENON (Ernst & Young – EY)
05.2019 - 12.2022
Policy Advisor
THE UNITED NATIONS
08.2013 - 08.2016
TV News Reporter/Anchor
Sahara Reporters
03.2013 - 08.2013
Accounts Executive
Visafone Communications
12.2010 - 04.2012
Master of Business Administration - Strategy
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY, McDonough School of Business
Master of Science - Journalism (Business & Economics Reporting)
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, School of Journalism
Bachelor of Science - International Relations
COVENANT UNIVERSITY, College of Business & Social Sciences
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