Shannon Painter

Shannon Painter has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Shannon began their career at Gray's Family Department Store, where they served as Assistant Manager/Manager from May 1995 to December 1999. Following that, they worked at The Whalehead Club as a Wedding Coordinator, responsible for managing contracts, payments, and communications with clients. Shannon then served as President of the Currituck Chamber of Commerce from October 2000 to January 2011. From January 2011 to July 2013, they worked as the Assistant Director of the Small Business Center at the College of The Albemarle. In 2013, they founded their own marketing company called Bliss Marketing - Outer Banks. Shannon joined Sun Realty | Outer Banks Vacation Rentals in March 2014 and held various roles, including Marketing Director, where they developed and implemented marketing strategies, managed advertising campaigns, and oversaw the company's marketing budget. Currently, they hold the position of Vice President, Marketing and Communications at Sun Realty.

Shannon Painter has an extensive education history. Shannon earned a Master of Science (MS) degree in Business Analytics from the University of North Carolina Wilmington, which was completed from 2018 to 2020. Prior to this, they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Marketing from the same university, which they completed from 1996 to 2000. Shannon also attained a High School Diploma from Currituck County High School, completing their secondary education from 1992 to 1996.

In addition to their formal education, Shannon has obtained various certifications to further enhance their skills and knowledge. Shannon acquired the Advanced Digital Analytics Strategies and Tactics certification from Internet Summit in November 2019. Additionally, they earned the Advanced SEO Tactics for 2019 certification from the same institution during the same time. Shannon also holds an Inbound Certification from HubSpot Academy, which they obtained in September 2019. Earlier, in November 2017, they acquired the Actionable Analytics: Data-Driven Decision Making to Attain Your Business Objectives certification from Tech Media Marketing, Inc. In 2016, Shannon obtained the Comprehensive Search and SEO Strategies certification from the same institution. Shannon also holds the Proven 8-Step Formula to Content Marketing certification from Investis Digital (formerly Vertical Measures), which they earned in November 2015. Lastly, Shannon obtained the Email Messaging Certified certification from MECLABS in March 2015.