DANALYNN GIERKA

Dynamic marketing strategist and educator with extensive experience in integrated marketing, lifecycle management, media strategy, and consumer engagement. Passionate about mentoring and training the next generation of marketers by blending real-world expertise with academic principles. Adept at developing structured training programs, leading student mentorship initiatives, and fostering engaging discussions that bridge theory and practice.

• Faculty Coordinator, Bryant University, Managed faculty support, office hours, and research assistance. Provided administrative support to professors and gained firsthand exposure to academic operations.
• VP, Communication Society, Bryant University, Led mentorship for incoming Marketing and Communication majors, conducting mock interviews, industry discussions, and professional development sessions.
• Corporate Internship Program Leader, Timberland, Hired, onboarded, and mentored college interns, providing structured training and professional development guidance.
• Junior League Volunteer, Provided career coaching, mock interviews, and resume guidance to young professionals entering the workforce.
• Marketing & Media Training Developer, Designed and delivered internal corporate training programs, workshops, and onboarding materials for teams at Timberland, Suzy, Inc., and various consulting clients.
• Public Speaking & Workshop Facilitation, Experienced in presenting complex marketing strategies to executive teams, clients, and junior employees, developing educational content for both internal and external audiences.

• 200% Performance Bonus (Timberland) – Recognized as the most impactful team member in a given fiscal year.
• Consumer Education & Engagement Event Series – Created a national event-based marketing campaign, training on-site teams and influencers on brand messaging.
• Corporate Training & Development – Designed internal training frameworks for large-scale marketing teams and agency partners.

• Advisory & Mentorship Roles, Ongoing career guidance for former hires and interns.
• Junior League Volunteer, Career development for young professionals.
• Bryant University Communication Society, VP, Student mentorship and industry networking.