Artist Vanita
About Artist Vanita
Vanita is an experienced substitute teacher specializing in art and a small business strategist. She has a diverse background in banking and education, having held various positions at notable financial institutions before transitioning to teaching and consulting.
Work at Swing Education
Currently, Vanita works as a substitute teacher specializing in art at Swing Education. She has been in this role since 2018, contributing to the educational landscape in San Francisco, California. Her experience in teaching art allows her to engage students creatively and support their artistic development.
Education and Expertise
Vanita holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Mills College. She also studied at California State University, Chico. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in business principles, which she applies in her consulting work and previous banking roles.
Background in Banking
Vanita has extensive experience in the banking sector. She served as Vice President of Small Business Banking at Bank of America from 2013 to 2016 in Oakland, California. Prior to that, she worked as an Assistant Vice President and Business Relationship Manager at Chase from 2010 to 2013, and as a Small Business Specialist at Wells Fargo from 2007 to 2010. She also held the position of Senior Relationship Banker at Union Bank for nine months in 2017-2018.
Consulting Experience
Since 2018, Vanita has been operating Vanita Lee-Tatum Consulting as a small business strategist. Based in Oakland, California, she provides strategic guidance to small businesses, leveraging her banking experience and business education to help clients navigate challenges and achieve their goals.