Vanessa Murray is an accomplished sales and marketing professional with over 21 years of experience in managing business relationships and advising C-level executives across various industries. Vanessa's proven track record of developing strategic initiatives and driving innovative campaigns demonstrates her start-up hustle, deep industry connections, and fierce execution process. She is passionate about people, places, and experiences that make the heart skip a beat. Vanessa earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing at Appalachian State University, where she was also a football cheerleader. She also studied International Business in China and Denmark and International Studies-French.

As the founder, CEO, and Chief Marketing Consultant of TAKE Success, Vanessa provides sales and marketing consulting services to a wide range of clients. Vanessa has held previous roles such as Program Director of iOi Summit at National Association of REALTORS®, Director of Business Development at Michelle Joyce, Social Media & Community Marketing Manager, Partner Marketing Manager at Market Leader Inc., Marketing Director at Heinz Marketing Inc, and Marketing Consultant at Northwestern Mutual. She has also worked as a financial representative and Senior Manager of Marketing Services at Tenzing Communications. Vanessa's specialties include advertising, business development, client relationships and service, marketing acquisition, financial services, real estate marketing, event marketing, creative development, program director, budget management, experiential marketing, and account management. Vanessa is a highly skilled and accomplished individual, and her expertise in sales and marketing is unparalleled.