Gwendolyn Darnell
Murray,KY
Summary
Passionate and driven marketing professional with a strong foundation in market research and customer engagement. Demonstrated expertise in data-driven decision-making and implementing effective digital marketing strategies. Excited to leverage creativity and proactive problem-solving skills in a marketing role to enhance brand presence and deliver exceptional customer experiences. Committed to continuous learning and growth in the dynamic field of marketing.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Management Trainee
Cintas
06.2024 - Current
- Established open and professional relationships team members which facilitated communication, quickly resolving issues, and conflicts.
- Assisted established management staff with operational oversight, business development, and process improvement strategies.
- Organized projects and processes to optimize the production department and improve production speed by 50%.
- Organized marketing projects and campaigns to increase sales and encourage exceptional customer service.
Scholar Intern
Cintas
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Created promotional materials for sales and service teams.
- Worked on customer route rides, customer audits, accounts receivable, and back office admin.
- Assisted the Service Manager in any and all tasks including service meetings, safety training, and hundreds catalog orders.
- Acted as Impact Champion for the branch coordinating charitable events that align with corporate and local views.
- Conducted several surveys to gauge the needs and wants of the location.
Assistant Manager
Paducah Gymnastics Academy
07.2022 - 05.2024
- Coached gymnastics to more than seventy-five children weekly ages three - sixteen.
- Taught up to 10 individual private lessons weekly to give clients a customizable workout plan to achieve specific goals.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Managed and developed all social media platforms.
- Created integrated marketing communication plans for social and competitive events ranging in size from ten attendees to 300 attendees.
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
Administrative Assistant/Social media designer
Murray State Political Science and Sociology Dept
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Managed and curated social media content
- Assisted professors with projects, class work, and grading
- Cleaned and organized workspace on a daily basis.
Education
BS - Marketing/Entrepreneurship
Murray State University
Murray, Kentucky05.2024
High School Diploma -
Parkway North High
St. Louis, Missouri05.2020
Skills
- Oral and Written Communication
- Customer Service
- Integrated Marketing Communications
- Strategic Marketing Planning
- Social Media Platforms
- Business Administration
- Marketing
- Operations Oversight
- Process Improvements
- Staff Supervision
- Project Support
Certification
- Google Ads Display
- HubSpot Inbound Marketing
- HubSpot Marketing Research
Academic Activities
- President's List
- Alpha Delta Pi (social sorority)
- Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business Ambassador
- Chosen as one of 12 students to speak with a visiting business school dean during an AACSB reaccreditation visit for Murray State University's Bauernfeind College of Business, February 2023.
Leadership Experience
- Panhellenic Relations Specialist and Rock-A-Thon Chairman of Sorority
- AACSB Accreditation Committee
Volunteer Experience
- Ronald McDonald House
- Hope Calloway
- Spay It Forward Animal Shelter
- Missouri DeMolay State Sweetheart
- Special Olympics at Parkway North High
Timeline
Management Trainee
Cintas
06.2024 - Current
Scholar Intern
Cintas
06.2023 - 05.2024
Administrative Assistant/Social media designer
Murray State Political Science and Sociology Dept
08.2022 - 05.2023
Assistant Manager
Paducah Gymnastics Academy
07.2022 - 05.2024
BS - Marketing/Entrepreneurship
Murray State University
High School Diploma -
Parkway North High
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