Elise Davis Gaines
About Elise Davis Gaines
Elise Davis Gaines is a Technical Writer currently working at Klaviyo in Boston, Massachusetts. She has held various roles in production, operations, and technical writing across multiple organizations, including VETTA and PRIM&R.
Work at Klaviyo
Elise Davis Gaines has been employed at Klaviyo as a Technical Writer since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for creating and maintaining technical documentation that supports the company's products and services. Prior to her current position, she served as a Senior Product Expert from 2020 to 2021 and as a Product Expert from 2019 to 2020. Her progression within the company reflects her growing expertise in technical writing and product knowledge.
Previous Experience at VETTA
Elise worked at VETTA in two capacities. She served as the Production + Operations Coordinator from 2018 to 2019 for one year, where she contributed to the management of production processes. Following this role, she briefly held the position of Production + Operations Manager for three months in 2019. Her experience at VETTA provided her with valuable insights into operational management.
Background in PRIM&R
Elise gained significant experience at PRIM&R, where she held multiple roles over a span of three years. She began as a Membership Assistant from 2015 to 2016, then advanced to Executive Coordinator from 2017 to 2018, and finally served as Membership Coordinator from 2016 to 2017. Her time at PRIM&R involved managing member relations and supporting organizational operations.
Education and Expertise
Elise holds a Bachelor's Degree in Linguistics from Berry College, where she studied from 2011 to 2015. She furthered her education at the University of Oxford, focusing on Linguistic Theory and Late Medieval British History in 2013. Additionally, she completed a Front End Web Development program at General Assembly from 2020 to 2021, enhancing her technical skills in web technologies. Her educational background supports her roles in technical writing and product expertise.
Internships and Early Career
Elise's early career includes various internships that provided her with diverse experiences. She interned at The African [SOUP] as a Donor Relations Intern and later as the Director of the Berry College chapter from 2013 to 2015. She also completed internships at Northside Neighborhood House and Lion's Thread Bow Ties. These roles contributed to her understanding of nonprofit operations and community engagement.