Manning is a Talent Manager and Global Branding Strategist, Author and the Founder/Proprietor of Volition Entertainment in Los Angeles.

Manning currently consults on various entertainment and business projects, as well as providing talent management services to an intimate roster of entertainment talent.

Manning has worked with high profile clientele and celebrity brands and continue to evolve in areas of both corporate and celebrity product development and production.

Prior to launching Volition, she worked at HSN where she was a Content Producer and Senior Marketing Manager for four years.

Manning also held the title of the US Director of Marketing for Finnish-based Polar Electro, Inc. Within one year she increased market share to over 95%. Manning’s marketing initiatives were duplicated in 7 other countries. Ten NIKE-sponsored athletes were hired and personally managed during her tenure to develop IP for the brand and initiate nationwide promotions. Polar is still the number one heart rate monitor in the world.

Atlanta-based, The STEP Company, was where Manning took her first job as a graphic designer, moving quickly to the Director of Promotions. Managing an extensive travel schedule and 15 NIKE athletes and multiple product licensing agreements. Manning’s orchestration launched the step product to number one in the market where it remains.

Manning holds a BS in Sports Marketing & Management with a Business Minor and Promotions Emphasis from GSU. Manning is also a member of The Big Brothers and Big Sisters (12 years), Beading Cancer Foundation, The Rose Foundation (Guatemala), The Hughes Foundation (India).