James Gutierrez (Drew)

James (Drew) Gutierrez has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. James (Drew) started their career in 2009 as a Parks and Recreation Staff at the City of Fairlawn Ohio. In 2010, they worked as a Marketing Associate & Ticket Operations Intern at Ohio University, where they analyzed data and collaborated with internal partners to develop pricing strategies.

In 2011, Gutierrez worked as a Director/Coach at Skyhawks Sports Academy and as a Research Intern at Rischitelli, LTD, where they performed market research and analyzed data for financial and career reports.

James (Drew) then moved on to Sherwin-Williams Paints in 2012, where they were a Sales Operations Intern. James (Drew) partnered with the management team to develop strategies for consumer and contractor sales.

From 2013 to 2015, Gutierrez worked at Staples Advantage as an Inside Account Specialist and later as an Inside Account Manager. James (Drew) managed client projects, increased sales through marketing campaigns, and developed strategies for new product categories.

In 2016, Gutierrez joined the National Association of College Stores as a Marketing Communications Associate. James (Drew) was responsible for copywriting, editing, email campaigns, and developing project workflows.

Currently, Gutierrez is working at Precision Metalforming Association, where they started as a Marketing Specialist in 2016 and later became a Marketing Manager and Marketing Director. In their roles, they supported marketing and promotional strategies, engaged and retained members, developed brand awareness materials, and implemented various communication methods.

Gutierrez has gained extensive experience in marketing, sales, research, and project management throughout their career.

James (Drew) Gutierrez completed their Bachelor's Degree in Marketing and Sports Management from Ohio University, where they studied from 2009 to 2013. During their time there, they also obtained a Sales Certificate from The Ralph and Luci Schey Sales Centre, specializing in Sales. In September 2019, Gutierrez earned the Google Analytics Individual Qualification certification from Google.