Gabriel M. Renfrow
About Gabriel M. Renfrow
Gabriel M. Renfrow is an Art Director at Gannett, where he leads a team in creating marketing assets to enhance subscriptions for the USA Today Network. He has a diverse background in marketing and project management, with previous roles at various companies including Frac Media and Landmark Education.
Current Role at Gannett
Gabriel M. Renfrow serves as an Art Director at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he reports directly to the Executive Creative Director and is responsible for leading a team of static and video artists. His primary focus is on creating marketing assets for various platforms, including social media, email, on-site, and print. Renfrow's work emphasizes creative marketing thought leadership aimed at increasing subscriptions across the USA Today Network.
Previous Experience at Gannett
Prior to his current role, Gabriel M. Renfrow worked at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK as an On-site Marketing Optimization Specialist from 2018 to 2021. During his three years in this position, he was based in Columbus, Ohio, where he contributed to marketing initiatives that supported the organization's growth objectives.
Professional Background
Gabriel M. Renfrow has a diverse professional background that includes various roles in marketing and project management. He worked as a Project Manager at Landmark Education for one year in 2010 to 2011. He also served as a Storyboard Artist at AngelVision Technologies in 2013 for four months, and as Inbound Marketing Director at Frac Media from 2013 to 2016. Additionally, he held the position of Marketing Director at National Automotive Brokerage Services from 2016 to 2018.
Education and Certifications
Gabriel M. Renfrow has a solid educational foundation in communication and media studies. He earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from M.U.M. from 2005 to 2008. He also studied at Portland Community College for one year from 1999 to 2000. In 2019, he completed a certificate in Human-Centered Design from Ideo.Org, which he pursued for 11 months.
Collaborative Work
In his current role at Gannett, Gabriel M. Renfrow collaborates closely with a range of professionals, including senior growth marketing strategists, data scientists, copywriters, product managers, and brand leaders. This collaboration is essential for informing the creative direction of marketing campaigns, ensuring that they align with the organization's strategic goals.