Fauntel Deshayes

Fauntel Deshayes is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in digital marketing and business management. Currently serving as a Senior Digital Marketing Operations Specialist at Border States since July 2022, Fauntel collaborates with marketing partners to drive digital tactics across various markets and manage the marketing automation platform. Previously, in the role of Digital Channel Specialist, responsibilities included serving as a digital subject matter expert, optimizing web page design, and improving user experience. As the Owner and Business Manager of First Nation Electric since August 2015, Fauntel successfully co-founded and developed the business from inception to execution. Prior experience includes serving as a Worldwide Digital Strategist at Microsoft from July 2006 to June 2022, where Fauntel maintained a revenue-generating web platform and implemented a comprehensive digital strategy in collaboration with business stakeholders. Fauntel holds a Bachelor's degree in English and Mass Communications from Minnesota State Moorhead and an Associate of Arts degree from Central Lakes College.