Dayna Pearson

Dayna Pearson has a diverse work experience in the casino industry. Dayna started their career in 2010 as a Guest Service Representative at Grand Casino Mille Lacs. Dayna then moved on to become an Entertainment & Events Coordinator at the same company from November 2012 to March 2014. Dayna joined Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures in 2014, where they worked as a Public Relations Coordinator from March 2014 to December 2016, and as a Social Media Specialist from December 2016 to January 2018. Dayna then joined Grand Casino Mille Lacs & Hinckley in 2018, starting as a Public Relations & Social Media Specialist from January 2018 to October 2018. Dayna was then promoted to Advertising Manager from October 2018 to July 2020. After that, they became the Director of Marketing from July 2020 to August 2023. Currently, Dayna holds the position of Vice President Marketing at Grand Casino Mille Lacs & Hinckley, starting from August 2023.

Dayna Pearson's education history begins with earning an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in General Studies from Central Lakes College, which they completed between 2009 and 2011. Dayna then proceeded to pursue a Bachelor of Business Management degree at The College of St. Scholastica from 2011 to 2013. Following that, Dayna pursued higher education and obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a specialization in Business Administration and Management, General from Capella University, completing it between 2013 and 2015.

In addition to their academic qualifications, Dayna Pearson has acquired several professional certifications. Dayna obtained the Section4 Certified Brand Strategist certification from Section4 in July 2021. More recently, in May 2023, they earned certifications in Inclusive Leadership and Leading Through Change from the institution Section.