Vanessa Callahan
About Vanessa Callahan
Vanessa Callahan is a Strategic Sourcing Manager with a background in Hospitality Management. She has held various roles in sourcing and sales across multiple companies, including Interpublic Group and Travel and Transport.
Work at Interpublic Group
Vanessa Callahan has held the position of Strategic Sourcing Manager at Interpublic Group (IPG) since 2022. She previously worked in the same role at IPG from 2015 to 2018. Her responsibilities include managing sourcing strategies and vendor relationships to optimize procurement processes. Her experience at IPG spans multiple years, contributing to her expertise in strategic sourcing within the marketing and advertising sector.
Education and Expertise
Vanessa Callahan studied Hospitality Management at the New York Institute of Technology, where she earned a Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS) from 2002 to 2006. This educational background has equipped her with skills relevant to event management and strategic sourcing in the hospitality industry. Her academic training complements her professional experience in sourcing and sales management.
Background
Vanessa Callahan has a diverse professional background in the hospitality and sourcing industries. She began her career as a Conference Service Manager at Highgate Hotels: Park Central from 2007 to 2009, followed by a similar role at Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts from 2009 to 2011. She transitioned to sales management as a Group Sales Manager at Trust Hospitality LLC in 2011 and later served as an Account Executive at onPeak | GES from 2012 to 2015.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to her current role at Interpublic Group, Vanessa Callahan worked at Travel and Transport, Inc. as a Sourcing Manager for Meetings and Events from 2018 to 2020. She also held the position of Account Director at Accommodations Plus International for Endeavor Air from 2021 to 2022. Her varied roles have provided her with extensive experience in sourcing, account management, and event planning.