Venessa Merz

Venessa Merz is a seasoned production and business manager with extensive experience in the advertising and creative sectors. Currently serving as Production Business Manager for DDB, Venessa also owns Ness Knack Studio. Previous roles include Senior Production Manager at closerlook, Graphic Designer at Ruthie Hauge Photography, and significant positions at Leo Burnett, where responsibilities included Production Manager and Associate Talent Manager. Venessa has contributed to various organizations, including Lakeside Legacy - Arts Park as Executive Assistant, and has held management roles at Burr Abrador, Inc. and Adrenaline LLC. Venessa holds a BA in Advertising and Creative Writing from Purdue University and a business degree from CIMBA.