Mekenna Gutierrez

Director, Business Development (independent Rep) at LR Paris

Mekenna Gutierrez has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Mekenna has worked as a Director of Business Development for LR Paris, where they focused on creating personalized products for clients across different sectors. Mekenna also has experience as a Freelance Marketing and Business Development Strategist, specializing in marketing strategy consulting and connecting sales and marketing teams. Additionally, Mekenna owns a business called Somewhere in Time Vintage, where they sell antique collectibles and unique home decor. Prior to these roles, they held positions at Avani Media, LLC as a Sr. Director of Client Strategy and Director of Media Operations. Mekenna also worked as a Sales and Operations Manager at Avani Media, Inc. and as an Advertising Coordinator and Integrated Media Sales Associate. Mekenna has also been involved in pro-bono work, including PR, marketing, and social media projects. Earlier in their career, they interned at Weber Shandwick and worked at JPMorgan Chase & Co. as a Personal Banker and Commercial Teller. Mekenna has previous work experience in customer service, office administration, home health care, and the service industry.

Mekenna Gutierrez holds a Bachelor of the Arts degree, Cum Laude, in Communication and Media Studies with an emphasis on Corporate/Organizational Communications from Dominican University of California. Mekenna also attended College of Marin, although no degree or field of study information is provided. In terms of additional certifications, they obtained a Digital Media Buying & Planning Certification from IAB in August 2019. Furthermore, they obtained an Aligning Sales and Marketing certification from LinkedIn in August 2022 and a Marketing Strategy: SEO Content Writing certification from LinkedIn in April 2023.

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