Vanessa Baker

Vanessa Baker has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. In 1998, they worked as an Account Manager at TMP Worldwide before joining AT&T Media Services as an Account Executive, where they successfully built a cable television advertising territory. Vanessa then moved to Shaw Suburban Media as an Account Executive and Recruitment Supervisor, overseeing real estate and automotive categories. In this role, they developed new products to drive revenue and exceeded $1.2 million in ad revenue. Vanessa later became an Online Sales Coordinator at Shaw Suburban Media, where they worked on creating online campaigns. Vanessa also worked at Patch.com as an Advertising Manager. In 2010, they started their own ventures, founding Cowork Crystal Lake and McHenry County Voter. At Cowork Crystal Lake, Vanessa played a key role in the company's establishment and growth. At McHenry County Voter, they interviewed local political candidates and created a local blog. Later, they joined RoofOptions LLC as a Marketing Manager, responsible for marketing strategies. Currently, Vanessa is working as the Marketing Director at St. Charles Trading.

Vanessa Baker obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communication & Media Arts from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, where they studied from 1992 to 1995. Additionally, their education history includes attending SMW Chicago and Ted Spella Leadership School, although specific details regarding degrees or fields of study are unavailable for these institutions.