Vanessa Perry, PHR, SHRM-CP, serves as the Director of Training and Talent Development at Niagara Bottling since May 2017, overseeing various aspects of organizational strategy focused on internal people development. Vanessa has progressed through multiple roles, including Senior Manager of Training & Development and Training & Development Manager, emphasizing strategic direction in training initiatives. Prior experience includes Training Manager at Ross Stores, Inc., and Senior HR Representative at Penske Logistics, where Vanessa aligned corporate HR initiatives with business objectives. Vanessa's career began at Penske Truck Leasing as a Recruiter and included operational roles at Penske Logistics and tutoring at Riverside Unified School District. Academic credentials include an MBA with a concentration in HR from Ashford University and a B.A. in Business Management with an HR specialty from California State University-San Bernardino.