GABRIELLA
ANDERSON
MEET YOUR STRATEGIST
HEY I’M GABRIELLAI’m Gabriella Anderson, a current M.A. in Advertising graduate student at SMU’s Temerlin Advertising Institute. I am seeking opportunities in branding, account, and strategy at an agency or in-house roles where I can combine creative insight with strategic thinking to drive meaningful brand growth.
EXPERIENCE
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Southern Methodist University, Temerlin Advertising Institute, Dallas Texas, M.A. in Advertising | May 2026
Ranked 1st in Advertising Cohort
2025 AAF Dallas Foundation Scholarship Recipient
(CQ) Cultural Intelligence Certification: Working Effectively Across Cultures 2025
Chapman University, Orange, California, B.F.A. in Creative Writing
Graphic Design Minor and Advertising Minor, Dodge College of Film and Media Arts
Dean’s Scholar | summa cum laude - Top 1% of Graduating Class
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Marketing Coordinator, Dallas, TX
SMU Temerlin Advertising Institute
Lead social media and content strategies (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, TAI Newsletters) to strengthen brand presence, drive engagement, and optimize outreach
Manage strategic execution of major institutional events (ExxonMobil, SMU Portfolio Night, and NSAC), overseeing logistics, team coordination, and brand alignment to maximize student engagement
Founded the TAI Alumni Association to connect students and alumni, foster mentorship, and enhance long-term
departmental impact
Brand & Marketing Strategist Intern, Dallas, TX
ARTI Pickleball
Developed and executed multi-channel campaigns (email, social, e-commerce), managing creative, partnerships (PGA, PPA, local/national facilities), and audience targeting
Optimized performance strategy, reducing cost-per-click by 78% and increasing engagement efficiency
Increased engagement and conversions, driving a 141% engagement lift and 1,500+ new profile visits with confirmed site purchases during a one-week campaign
Conducted ethnographic research within the Pickleball community, mapping cultural behaviors, friction points, and purchase motivations to inform brand positioning and design strategy
Brand Strategist, Dallas, TX
Dallas Fire Department | SMU David Hadeler’s ADV 6399 Advertising Campaigns Course
Led development and client presentation of an integrated advertising campaign, encompassing audience research, creative strategy, media planning, and final client presentation
Account Planner, Dallas, TX
Beauty Industry | SMU Dr. Alice Kendrick’s ADV 6393 Account Planning Course
Partnered with a Dallas-based agency to shape brand strategy for a haircare brand, leading in-field and audience research, developing consumer personas and creative briefs, and presenting campaign concepts grounded in consumer behavior, color theory, and packaging psychology
Marketing Coordinator, Dallas, TX | April 2023–February 2024
SJL Design Group
Directed content strategy across LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and company website to strengthen brand presence and audience engagement
Designed and wrote newsletters, client portfolios, proposals, and presentations to support marketing campaigns and business development
Coordinated vendor presentations, events, and branded experiences, managing logistics and audience engagement
Managed project and social media calendars, coordinating timelines and deliverables
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2025 AAF Dallas Foundation Scholarship Recipient
(CQ) Cultural Intelligence Certification: Working Effectively Across Cultures 2025
FEATURED WORK
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Dallas Fire Rescue Department
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SMU Temerlin Advertising Institute
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Trader Joe's Case Study
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Vuarnet Case Study
SKILLS
Strategy and
Brand PositioningCopywriting
Creative Briefs
Photography
Consumer Behavior and Research
Data Analytics
Adobe Creative Cloud
MRI Simmons
Mintel
Statista
Google Analytics