Vanessa Blackburn

Vice President Commerce at Avataar

Vanessa Blackburn's work experience includes a variety of roles in the retail and ecommerce industry. Vanessa is currently working at Avataar as the Vice President of Commerce, where they lead the development of the generative AI-powered platform. Prior to this, they were a member at Chief, an organization focused on empowering women leaders.

Before joining Avataar, Vanessa worked at Zipline as the Vice President of Retail Strategy and as a Regional Enterprise Sales Director. At Pitney Bowes - Borderfree Retail, they served as the Director of Global Ecommerce, where they helped iconic brands expand internationally. Vanessa also gained experience at Salesforce Commerce Cloud as a Sales Executive, where they helped retailers enhance their customer engagement.

Earlier in their career, Vanessa held positions at Vantiv, Litle & Co., and CardinalCommerce, where they played various roles in sales, business development, and marketing within the ecommerce industry. Vanessa also has experience in the beauty industry, having worked as a Manager at MAC Cosmetics, and in the sports industry as the Director of Special Events for the Cleveland Browns.

Overall, Vanessa Blackburn has a diverse background in sales, ecommerce, and leadership roles, with a focus on driving growth and enhancing customer experiences.

Vanessa Blackburn attended The University of Kansas from 1999 to 2004, where they studied Business Communication. In 2003, they briefly studied International Business at the University of Wollongong. Additionally, they have also participated in Professional Conferences for further education, but no specific dates or qualifications have been provided.

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