Gabrielle D.

Gabrielle D. has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Gabrielle currently works as a Corporate Communication Coordinator for the Portland Trail Blazers at the Rose Quarter. Prior to this, they founded their own business called Mark of Mystique, where they created and sold bold silver and brass jewelry while also managing content creation, accounting, sales, and brand design. Gabrielle also worked as a Brand Associate for Athleta, where they studied product fit and wear and built relationships with shoppers to make personalized recommendations. Gabrielle gained experience in public relations as a Media Relations Representative for the Seattle Kraken, managing game day relations and effectively communicating updates to the press box. Additionally, Gabrielle worked as an Assistant Account Executive at Quinn Thomas and as a Marketing Executive for the University of Washington Lavin Entrepreneurship Program, where they identified market needs, generated solutions, and managed program marketing. Gabrielle also held roles at Eldergrow as a Sales and Marketing Associate and Sales and Marketing Intern, where they strategized selling therapeutic horticulture gardens, conducted market research, and managed social media campaigns. Earlier in their career, Gabrielle worked as a Design and Marketing Intern for Bathing Beauteas, where they created social media layouts, developed packaging designs, and provided innovative solutions for business needs.

Gabrielle D. completed their Bachelor's degree at the University of Washington from 2018 to 2022. Gabrielle pursued a double major in Political Science and Communication, with a minor in Entrepreneurship. Prior to their university education, Gabrielle attended Skyview High School from 2014 to 2018, though they did not earn a degree or specify a field of study during that time. In addition to their academic achievements, Gabrielle obtained several certifications in various fields. These include Crisis & Risk Management, Boolean: Foundations, Media Relations, and PR Media Monitoring, all completed at Meltwater in 2022. Gabrielle also acquired a certification in the Sprout Social Platform from Sprout Social, Inc. in the same year.