Hi I'm Vanessa Phung
Vanessa is the Founder and CEO of People Haven, a fractional HR solution company that partners with small to midsize companies on their HR related needs without the cost of a full time HR leader hire. With a background in various HR departments across multiple industries, Vanessa has collaborated across the spectrum of businesses—from startups to Fortune 500 companies, and spanning Operations to Tech. Renowned for crafting robust people strategies, Vanessa specializes in culture initiatives, compensation structures, employee engagement, people roadmap, and organizational development. With a knack for being able to analyze trends for future state, Vanessa is about partnering with businesses to set them up for success in current and future markets.She holds an MBA from the University of Houston-Downtown and an undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University.
Vanessa's Expertise and Accomplishments
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Led and participated in 15 deals from both the seller and buyer side. With a deep understanding of the complexities involved in mergers & acquisitions transactions, Vanessa has been able to provide valuable insights and guidance to ensure a smooth transition for all employees involved.​
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Increased employee retention rate by 8% through revamped culture initiatives, leadership development, and talent development.
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Partnered with C-Suite to grow a startup from 40 to 1,800 employees within 18 months through mergers, acquisitions, and organic growth.
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Successfully negotiated vendor contracts down by 10% on average.