Vanessa Luster

Vanessa Luster, MBA, has a diverse background in public relations and marketing. Their most recent position is at TOMS, where they serve as a Public Relations + Influencer Specialist since November 2022. Prior to this, they worked at Mayweather Boxing + Fitness from 2020 to 2022, first as a Media Marketing Communications Strategist from January to December 2022, and then as a Social Media Marketing Manager from December 2020 to December 2021.

Vanessa gained experience in public relations early in their career, starting as a Public Relations Assistant at Cynique Evoule Runway Series from September 2011 to May 2022. Vanessa then worked as a Publicity Assistant at Allied Integrated Marketing from January 2019 to December 2020, where they handled local publicity campaigns for major film studios. In this role, they also supported administrative and management tasks.

During their education, Vanessa had internships that contributed to their professional growth. Vanessa interned as a Public Relations Intern at BET Networks in June 2018, as a Public Relations Assistant at The Saint Louis Renaissance Faire from September 2016 to April 2018, and as a Public Relations Assistant Intern at eLittle Communications Group from May 2016 to May 2017. Vanessa also served as a Public Relations Intern at the University of Missouri Extension from August to December 2015.

Additionally, Vanessa gained experience in administrative support as an Administrative Assistant at the Southeast Missouri Nursing Department from February 2013 to December 2015. Vanessa also briefly worked as a CMA Fest Brand Team Representative at the Country Music Association in June 2015.

Overall, Vanessa Luster's work experience spans various roles in the fields of public relations, marketing, and administration, showcasing their versatility and ability to adapt to different environments.

Vanessa Luster obtained their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business/Corporate Communications from Webster University between 2017 and 2019. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mass Communication/Media Studies from Southeast Missouri State University, which they attended from 2011 to 2015. Vanessa Luster also holds a high school diploma from Parkway North High School, where they studied from 2011 to 2011, and another diploma from Lutheran High School North, where they completed their high school education from 2008 to 2011. In addition to their degrees, they obtained a certification from the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications in December 2015.