Vanessa Smiley

Vanessa Smiley

PROJECT MANAGER

Oakland, CA, United States

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About

I am a creative project manager with over 11 years of experience leading initiatives in marketing. Most recently at Autodesk, I worked as a Project Manager in the Design Studio from 2021 to 2025, building on a career that began in 2015. My work spans B2B marketing, SaaS, and data-driven decision making, with a focus on cross-functional collaboration and operations. My expertise includes managing project lifecycles, budget management, and campaign execution using tools like Hubspot, Google Analytics, Asana, Jira, Trello, and Airtable. I have developed standardized campaign processes, managed CRM segmentation and email marketing campaigns, and coordinated events and vendor relationships. I also have hands-on experience producing creative materials such as signage, photography, and video content.

Experience

Stagehand

WS Solutions + Stage Ops

Jan 2025 – Present

Assist with setup, operation and breakdown of stages, lighting, electronics and other event materials for corporate and live events.

Stage setupEvent coordinationLighting
Autodesk

Project Manager, Design Studio

Autodesk

Jan 2021 – Jan 2025

Reviewed and drafted project proposals, scoped their work loads to predict project timelines and identified resourcing needs and priorities. Facilitated all creative meetings including kick-offs and cross- functional meetings to drive clarity and maintain alignment. Developed and managed the Music Licensing Program working closely with marketing, legal, construction and design teams. Created a Standardized Campaign Process Model now used across WWM. Guided creative agencies and stakeholders through asset creation, feedback rounds and approvals. Analyzed campaign data and integrated insights into future workflows. Partnered with sales, leadership, architecture, construction and accounting to plan channel-specific campaigns. Created and managed project specific budgets.

Project managementCampaign process modelingBudget management
JS Sullivan Development

Marketing Manager

JS Sullivan Development

Jan 2019 – Jan 2020

Managed CRM segmentation and email marketing campaigns. Coordinated events, vendor relationships and B2B partnerships. Produced creative materials: signage, photography, video content, etc.

CRM segmentationEmail marketingContent production
Rayce PR & Marketing

Director of Engagement

Rayce PR & Marketing

Jan 2015 – Jan 2019

Directed client onboarding that built long term relationships and supported client retention. Managed multiple client accounts; coordinating timelines, deliverables, communication and initiatives. Lead development and execution of integrated marketing and PR strategies. Conducted brand repositioning, rebranding initiatives and brand activations from concept to execution. Presented campaign strategies and performance insights to clients and stakeholders.

Client onboardingMarketing strategyBrand management

Education

FRESNO STATE

FRESNO STATE

Bachelors of Arts · Communications

Skills

CollaborationCommunicationAsanaStakeholder managementTimeline planningBudget managementRelationship buildingCampaign managementAnalyticsBrand strategyStrategic communicationsStrategyBusiness developmentAccount managementSocial media marketingResearchEvent managementProject managementMarketingMicrosoft office

Languages

English (Native or bilingual proficiency)