Alison O'Brien

Alison O'Brien has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Alison most recently worked at Giggster, starting as a Customer Success Manager in 2017 and eventually progressing to become the Head of Growth in May 2022. In their role as an Account Manager at Giggster, Alison led and developed the Customer Success and Sales departments, implemented best practices, and ensured effective communication with clients.

Prior to Giggster, Alison worked at We The Beat as an Event Marketing Assistant, where they marketed and promoted concerts in Santa Barbara. Alison also gained experience as an Editorial Intern at Graphiq Inc., where they produced and edited data-driven articles and quizzes.

Additionally, Alison served as a Front Desk Receptionist at barre3, where they managed client accounts and provided excellent customer service. Alison also worked as a Communications Intern at USAID, helping to create and maintain communications for various initiatives.

Earlier in their career, Alison held positions such as a Content Marketing Intern at Snapwire, a Digital Marketing and Social Media Intern at Branded Innovation, and an Implementation Specialist at Chief People Officer.

Alison's work experience showcases their diverse skill set, including customer service, marketing, communications, and project management.

Alison O'Brien pursued their education in a chronological order. Alison attended Catalina Foothills High School located in Tucson, Arizona from 2009 to 2013. Following their high school education, they enrolled at UC Santa Barbara, where they completed their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Communication and Media Studies, with a focus in Multimedia Writing, from 2013 to 2017. Additionally, Alison O'Brien participated in a semester abroad program at Thammasat University in Bangkok, Thailand in 2016.