Taylor Gray
Minneapolis,United States
Summary
Passionate Strategic Communications student with a focus in Advertising and Public Relations. Driven by creative problem-solving, brand strategy, and collaboration, ready to contribute fresh insights to the industry.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Marketing Intern
Pella Windows & Doors
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Supported marketing events by coordinating with vendors, preparing supply lists, and managing onsite logistics before, during, and after events.
- Created and scheduled pre- and post-show email campaigns, improving attendee communication and follow-up.
- Conducted a trade sales contact project by meeting with representatives to update records, significantly reducing bounce-back rates and increasing email success.
- Designed social media graphics and assisted with email marketing campaigns using Constant Contact.
- Maintained Monday.com boards and completed administrative tasks to support the marketing team's operations.
Beverage Cart Server
Prestwick Golf Club
Woodbury, United States
05.2023 - 05.2025
- Prepared and served beverages and assembled food for guests while maintaining cleanliness of cart and keeping track of inventory levels.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills while interacting with guests in a friendly and professional manner.
First Year Experience Leader
University Of Minnesota
Minneapolis, United States
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Hold monthly meetings for first year students and provide feedback and grades for weekly assignments.
- Demonstrated ability to motivate, lead, and mentor students while creating a welcoming environment.
Intern for Vendor Relations Team
Self Esteem Brands
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Gained experience, exposure and knowledge of career-specific procedures and systems.
- Developed strong organizational and time management skills by completing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently on assigned projects.
- Researched current brands, and their competitors through studio visits and employee engagement.
- Inform team on popular and new trends in the industry.
- Help integrate a new vendor portal transition, and create a seamless, client, vendor, and franchisee experience.
- Administrative date entry.
- Coordination and management related retail tasks.
- Designed and sourced logo apparel for company store.
- Create and present power-points on my research about competitor logo placement, color choice, silhouettes, branding, and slogans.
Host, Busser, Food Runner
The 'Wick Pub & Grill at Prestwick Golf Club
Woodbury, United States
07.2021 - 05.2023
- Prepared reservations and maintained a cleanly environment while courteously greeting and seating customers to positively represent the restaurant's business.
- Utilized strong problem solving and personable skills to resolve customer concerns and efficiently communicate with staff and management.
Barista, Order-Taker, Greeter
Caribou Coffee
Woodbury, United States
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Greeted guests and took/made orders while controlling lines and crowds with efficient service and multitasking.
- Operated register by handling cash and card transactions and cleaned, stocked, closed the business daily.
Education
Strategic Communications - Advertising & Public Relations, Psychology Minor
University Of Minnesota
Twin Cities05-2026
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Digital marketing and social media
- Relationship management
- Leadership skills
- Team collaboration
- Google Analytics proficiency
- Brand strategy
- Campaign management
Timeline
Marketing Intern
Pella Windows & Doors
05.2025 - 08.2025
First Year Experience Leader
University Of Minnesota
08.2023 - 12.2023
Intern for Vendor Relations Team
Self Esteem Brands
06.2023 - 08.2023
Beverage Cart Server
Prestwick Golf Club
05.2023 - 05.2025
Host, Busser, Food Runner
The 'Wick Pub & Grill at Prestwick Golf Club
07.2021 - 05.2023
Barista, Order-Taker, Greeter
Caribou Coffee
08.2020 - 02.2021
Strategic Communications - Advertising & Public Relations, Psychology Minor
University Of Minnesota