Gretchen Rath

Gretchen Rath has extensive work experience in various roles and industries. Gretchen started their career as a Marketing Manager at The NELCO Companies in 1992, where they handled payroll processing, management, and initiated the company's first employee newsletter. From 1999 to 2002, they worked as an Administrative Assistant at Braden River Presbyterian Church, managing reception and clerical tasks while also providing administrative support to the Pastor. In 2003, they joined the Manatee County School Board, initially as a Teacher Assistant with a focus on technology instruction. Gretchen then transitioned to roles such as a grade level aide, technology aide, and eventually as a Computer Lab and Technology Instructor.

Between 2008 and 2009, Gretchen served as the Director of Before/After School Care at Rowlie's Nest-Rowlett Elementary. From 2009 to 2011, they held the position of Director of Children & Family Ministry at Trinity United Methodist Church, where they oversaw weekly programming, supervised child care staff, and organized various programs and activities for children.

In 2012, Gretchen joined Manatee Apparel Graphics as the Marketing & Design Department Manager. In this role, they handled graphic design, social media marketing, and web design, while also managing systems, staff, production scheduling, and art archives. Gretchen significantly improved department efficiency, productivity, and employee satisfaction during their tenure.

From 2012 to 2013, Gretchen returned to the Manatee County School Board as a Teacher Aide, assisting 4th-grade teachers with clerical duties and child supervision. Gretchen also took charge of producing the school's website, yearbook, and newsletter.

Gretchen joined NetWeave Social Networking in 2018 as a Contract Community Manager, a role they filled until 2020. Here, they managed community engagement and operations.

Gretchen'smost recent role, starting in December 2020, is as the Customer Success Team Lead for InkSoft/Graphics Flow at Inktavo, where they oversee client success and team management.

Throughout their career, Gretchen has demonstrated strong skills in graphic design, social media management, e-commerce design, photography, and staff and systems management. Gretchen'swork experience spans various industries, showcasing their adaptability and versatility.

Gretchen Rath completed their Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design at the University of Missouri - Columbia from 1984 to 1988. In addition to their formal education, they obtained three additional certifications. In January 2018, they received a Certificate of Social Media Management from SO ME Academy. Later, in April 2020, they completed a course titled "Marketing Analytics: Stand Out by Becoming an Analytics Pro" at Udemy. In July 2020, they obtained the certification for "Social Media Marketing Masterclass/Grow an Audience" from the same institution, Udemy.