Anna Vande Venter
About Anna Vande Venter
Anna Vande Venter is a Senior Digital Strategist at Two Rivers Marketing, specializing in digital marketing communications and SEO initiatives. She has a diverse background in marketing roles across various organizations in Des Moines, Iowa, and holds a degree in Communication Studies with a minor in Spanish from Central College.
Work at Two Rivers Marketing
Anna Vande Venter has been employed at Two Rivers Marketing since 2020, where she holds the position of Senior Digital Strategist. In this role, she provides strategic consultation and guidance on digital marketing communications, focusing on SEO-related initiatives and content optimization. Prior to her current position, she served as a Digital Strategist at the same company from 2018 to 2020. Her work at Two Rivers Marketing emphasizes emerging trends in digital marketing, including voice search and local SEO.
Previous Experience in Digital Marketing
Before joining Two Rivers Marketing, Anna Vande Venter worked at several organizations in various marketing roles. She was a Digital Marketing Strategist at Blue Compass Interactive for five months in 2014, and later served as an Online Marketing Associate there from 2013 to 2014. Following her time at Blue Compass, she worked as a Marketing Coordinator at Register Media from 2015 to 2016 and as a Brand Marketing Coordinator at The Des Moines Register from 2016 to 2018. Her diverse experience contributes to her expertise in digital marketing.
Education and Expertise
Anna Vande Venter studied at Central College, where she achieved a major in Communication Studies and a minor in Spanish from 2010 to 2013. Her educational background supports her expertise in digital marketing, particularly in areas such as keyword research, link building, on-page optimization, conversion goals, and mobile search. Additionally, she is passionate about emerging trends in the industry, including UX optimization.
Background and Volunteer Work
Anna Vande Venter has a background that includes a variety of roles in marketing and event coordination. She began her career as a Special Events Intern at The Blank Park Zoo in 2012. Beyond her professional work, she serves as a board member on the DMACC Marketing Advisory Board and volunteers for Everybody Wins! Iowa, a children's reading mentoring program. Her involvement in these activities reflects her commitment to community engagement and mentorship.