Emily Gafford

Emily Gafford has a diverse range of work experience in various industries. Emily started their career as an intern at MILLY in 2009, where they gained experience in various aspects of the business, including design, finance, marketing, and PR. Emily then worked as a BCBG Generation Ambassador for BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP, where they marketed and promoted the brand on campus through event planning and social media.

In 2010, Emily joined Taylor Farms as a Purchasing Coordinator, where they coordinated inventory replenishment and developed organizational systems for packaging. Emily later became a Packaging Buyer, managing over 600 packaging components and overseeing logistics and inventory tracking. Emily worked at Taylor Farms until 2013.

From 2013 to 2019, Emily worked at Jack Henry & Associates, first as a Technical Account Manager, providing technical support to banks and credit unions' websites and mobile applications. Emily then became a Client Web Admin, Advanced, where they continued to manage and provide technical support while also assisting with site edits and coding updates.

Since 2019, Emily has been working at J. Rieger & Co., first as a Retail Marketing Manager and currently as the Director of Ecommerce & Retail. In these roles, they have been responsible for managing retail marketing and overseeing ecommerce operations.

Overall, Emily Gafford has demonstrated their ability to adapt to different industries and roles, with a focus on marketing, retail, and technical support.

Emily Gafford's education history includes obtaining a Master of Liberal Arts degree in Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia from Harvard Extension School from 2016 to 2021. Prior to that, they attended the University of Arkansas from 2006 to 2010, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Fashion Merchandising with a minor in Graphic Design and Art. Emily also obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fashion Merchandising & Graphic Design from the same institution during the same time period.

Emily's education journey started at Shawnee Mission East High School, where no specific degree or field of study is mentioned. In addition to their formal education, they also possess a certification in Web Design with HTML5 and CSS3 from New Horizons Computer Learning Centers, although the specific details of when they obtained this certification are not provided.