I'm Vanessa Gibbs, a strategic communications leader with a track record of guiding organizational growth through high-impact marketing, brand management, and stakeholder engagement. I excel at shaping clear, policy-aligned messaging, building cross-functional teams, and delivering campaigns that boost visibility, funding, and community involvement. With strengths in digital and print campaigns, editorial voice, and thought leadership, I partner with programs and memberships to expand reach while maintaining brand integrity. I thrive in fast-paced environments and am dedicated to mentorship, performance development, and data-driven optimization.

Vanessa Gibbs

I'm Vanessa Gibbs, a strategic communications leader with a track record of guiding organizational growth through high-impact marketing, brand management, and stakeholder engagement. I excel at shaping clear, policy-aligned messaging, building cross-functional teams, and delivering campaigns that boost visibility, funding, and community involvement. With strengths in digital and print campaigns, editorial voice, and thought leadership, I partner with programs and memberships to expand reach while maintaining brand integrity. I thrive in fast-paced environments and am dedicated to mentorship, performance development, and data-driven optimization.

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I’m Vanessa Gibbs, a strategic communications leader with a track record of guiding organizational growth through high-impact marketing, brand management, and stakeholder engagement. I excel at shaping clear, policy-aligned messaging, building cross-functional teams, and delivering campaigns that boost visibility, funding, and community involvement.

With strengths in digital and print campaigns, editorial voice, and thought leadership, I partner with programs and memberships to expand reach while maintaining brand integrity. I thrive in fast-paced environments and am dedicated to mentorship, performance development, and data-driven optimization.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Communications Manager at New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute
January 1, 2018 - Present
Direct multi-channel marketing and communications strategy; serve as key strategic advisor to executive leadership; manage brand consistency, editorial voice, and external communications; lead a high-performing communications team; partner with program and membership teams to align messaging, expand visibility, and strengthen stakeholder trust.
Advertising Sales Assistant at Parents Magazine Network, Meredith Corporation
January 1, 2018 - September 26, 2025
Supported senior advertising executives by streamlining ad sales processes, reducing project completion times by 20%; collaborated with marketing teams to design sales proposals and pitch decks; improved onboarding and training for new staff, reducing training time by 15%.
Digital Communications Intern at New Eyes for the Needy
January 1, 2016 - September 26, 2025
Revitalized digital communications strategy; increased social media engagement by 200% in five months; launched the organization’s second website, improving brand awareness for domestic and international programs by 15%.
Communications Manager at New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute
January 1, 2018 - Present
Direct multi-channel marketing and communications strategy, achieving a 150% increase in social media engagement within the first two years. Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, aligning organizational messaging with policy priorities and member engagement goals. Manage brand consistency and external communications, positioning the organization as a thought leader in health care policy. Lead a high-performing communications team, overseeing mentorship, performance evaluations, and professional development. Partner with program and membership teams to align messaging, expand visibility, and strengthen stakeholder trust.
Advertising Sales Assistant at Parents Magazine Network, Meredith Corporation
January 1, 2018 - September 26, 2025
Supported senior advertising executives by streamlining ad sales processes, reducing project completion times by 20%. Collaborated with marketing teams to design sales proposals and pitch decks, enhancing client presentations. Improved onboarding and training for new staff, reducing training time by 15%.
Digital Communications Intern at New Eyes for the Needy
January 1, 2016 - Present
Revitalized digital communications strategy, increasing social media engagement by 200% in five months. Launched the organization’s second website, improving brand awareness for domestic and international programs by 15%.
Communications Manager at New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute
January 1, 2018 - Present
Direct multi-channel marketing and communications strategy, achieving a 150% increase in social media engagement within my first two years. Serve as a key strategic advisor to executive leadership, aligning organizational messaging with policy priorities and member engagement goals. Manage all aspects of brand consistency, editorial voice, and external communications — positioning the organization as a thought leader in health care policy. Lead a high-performing communications team, overseeing mentorship, performance evaluations, and professional development. Partner with program and membership teams to align messaging, expand visibility, and strengthen stakeholder trust.
Advertising Sales Assistant at Parents Magazine Network, Meredith Corporation
January 1, 2018 - September 26, 2025
Supported senior advertising executives by streamlining ad sales processes, reducing project completion times by 20%. Collaborated with marketing teams to design sales proposals and pitch decks, enhancing client presentations. Improved onboarding and training for new staff, reducing training time by 15%.
Digital Communications Intern at New Eyes for the Needy
January 1, 2016 - September 26, 2025
Revitalized digital communications strategy, increasing social media engagement by 200% in five months. Launched the organization’s second website, improving brand awareness for domestic and international programs by 15%.

Education

Bachelor’s of Arts at Drew University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor’s of Arts at Drew University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor’s of Arts at Drew University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment