Vanessa M.J Karlsson
About Vanessa M.J Karlsson
Vanessa M.J. Karlsson is a Senior Event Marketing Manager at RingCentral, where she has worked since 2018. With a diverse background in event management and marketing, she has held various roles at notable companies including Electronic Arts, Dolby Laboratories, and Facebook.
Work at RingCentral
Vanessa M.J Karlsson has served as the Senior Event Marketing Manager at RingCentral since 2018. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing event marketing strategies and initiatives. Her tenure at RingCentral spans six years, during which she has contributed to the company's event marketing efforts from its Belmont, California location.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining RingCentral, Vanessa worked in various roles across notable companies. She was an Event Manager at Electronic Arts from 2017 to 2018, and prior to that, she held positions as an Event Producer at George P Johnson Experience Marketing in 2016, and as a Global Communications Events Manager at Dolby Laboratories from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she worked as an Expo Event Producer at Facebook in 2015 and had roles at Creative Circle, Af&co., Bloomspot.com, Ubisoft, Glodow Nead Communications, Walmart Ecommerce, and Ogilvy & Mather throughout her career.
Education and Expertise
Vanessa holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing, Journalism, Communications, and Public Relations from California State University, Fullerton, where she studied from 1995 to 1999. She also pursued studies in Event Planning at San Francisco State University in 2016 and attended the University of California, Los Angeles, focusing on Education and Business from 2003 to 2005. Her educational background supports her expertise in strategic brand positioning and commercial advertising.
Skills and Language Proficiency
Vanessa possesses skills in journalism and photography, enhancing her capabilities in communication and marketing. She is fluent in French, which contributes to her effectiveness in international communication. Her diverse skill set supports her roles in event marketing and management across various industries.
Dual Citizenship
Vanessa holds dual citizenship in France and the United States. This status allows her to navigate and engage in both markets effectively, leveraging her international background in her professional endeavors.