Brenda Young

Brenda Young has over 16 years of work experience in the media industry. Brenda has held various roles at different companies, starting with an internship at O'Neill Publishing in 2004. Brenda then worked as an Advertising Sales Coordinator at KPA Media before joining Y&R as Account Services. Brenda later became an Associate Interactive Media Planner at Carat USA.

In 2007, Brenda joined Ignited and worked as an Interactive Media Planner, developing digital media strategies for clients in the entertainment and gaming verticals. Brenda eventually became a Senior Interactive Media Planner, where they mentored and managed junior media planners.

In 2011, Brenda worked as a Digital Media Manager at both Wag The Dog Agency and MediaR. During their time at MediaR, they were the head of digital media planning for clients such as Sony Home Entertainment and Disney Home Entertainment.

Since 2014, Brenda has been with Convergence Point Media, LLC. Brenda started as a Senior Digital Media Manager and worked their way up to roles such as Associate Media Director, Media Director, and then Client Services Director. Currently, Brenda serves as the Vice President of Client Services, where they oversee client accounts, media team performance, agency branding, and revenue forecasting.

Brenda Young obtained their Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Colorado Boulder from 2001 to 2005. During this time, their field of study focused on Advertising and Political Science. In 2005, they pursued a Certificate in Book and Magazine Publishing at New York University.

In 2000, Brenda attended a Summer Program at UC San Diego Extended Studies, where they studied Political Science and Economics. Brenda also participated in an Advanced Advertising Studies program at Loyola Marymount University in 2008, though no specific degree was mentioned.

Overall, Brenda Young's education background includes a Bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado Boulder, a Certificate in Book and Magazine Publishing from New York University, and additional coursework in Advertising Studies and Political Science and Economics.