Vanessa Palmquist
About Vanessa Palmquist
Vanessa Palmquist is a Video Success Manager at Levitate, specializing in video production that incorporates animation, 3D, and motion graphics. She has a background in fitness instruction and recruitment, and she holds a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication from Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Work at Levitate
Vanessa Palmquist has been employed at Levitate as a Video Success Manager since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing video production quality and effectiveness for clients. Her responsibilities include simplifying complex ideas through video for internal communications, ensuring that messages are clear and engaging. Vanessa's expertise in video production contributes to the overall success of Levitate's projects.
Previous Experience
Prior to her current position, Vanessa worked in various roles that contributed to her skill set. She served as an Educator at lululemon from 2018 to 2021 in Edina, Minnesota. Before that, she was a Group Fitness Instructor at Life Time - Healthy Way of Life from 2017 to 2018 in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. Vanessa also held positions as a Recruiter at DIVERSANT, LLC from 2015 to 2016 and as a Community Manager at Assemble Shared Office from 2016 to 2018, both in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area.
Education and Expertise
Vanessa Palmquist earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mass Communication/Media Studies from Minnesota State University, Mankato, completing her studies from 2011 to 2015. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in video production. She specializes in using animation, 3D, and motion graphics to enhance corporate and brand video productions, demonstrating her technical proficiency in the field.
Video Production Skills
Vanessa's video productions are utilized across various platforms, including commercial broadcast and digital web. She focuses on creating engaging content that simplifies complex ideas, making it easier for audiences to understand key messages. Her proficiency in animation, 3D, and motion graphics allows her to deliver high-quality video productions that meet the needs of corporate clients.
Early Career
Vanessa began her career as a Marketing Assistant at Verizon Wireless Center MN, where she worked from 2013 to 2015 in Mankato, MN. This role provided her with foundational marketing experience. Following this position, she transitioned into recruitment and community management, further broadening her professional skill set before moving into video production.