Chenea Gordon
About Chenea Gordon
Chenea Gordon is a Talent Outreach & University Relations Specialist at Pixar Animation Studios, where she focuses on enhancing the company's employment brand and supporting DEI initiatives. She has a diverse background in customer service and community development, with previous roles at American Airlines and Air Canada.
Work at Pixar Animation Studios
Chenea Gordon has been employed at Pixar Animation Studios since 2022, serving as a Talent Outreach & University Relations Specialist. In this role, she actively contributes to the studio's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives by researching and establishing new industry relationships and partnerships. She plays a significant role in enhancing Pixar's employment brand through strategic representation at professional and industry events. Additionally, she engages in proactive planning and collaboration with department heads to align hiring strategies with the studio's needs.
Previous Experience in the Airline Industry
Before joining Pixar, Chenea Gordon held various positions in the airline industry. She worked at American Airlines as a Training Supervisor from 2020 to 2021 and as a Crosstrained Customer Service Agent from 2019 to 2020. She also served as a Customer Experience Manager at Air Canada from 2021 to 2022. Earlier in her career, she was an Airline Gate Agent at US Airways from 2009 to 2014. These roles provided her with extensive experience in customer service and training within the airline sector.
Education and Expertise
Chenea Gordon studied at Borough of Manhattan Community College, where she earned an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree in Business Administration and Management from 2009 to 2011. She then attended City University of New York-John Jay College of Criminal Justice, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science and Government with a minor in Philosophy from 2011 to 2013. Her educational background supports her expertise in management and organizational strategies.
Community Engagement and Volunteer Work
Chenea has also engaged in community development through her role as a Community Development Volunteer at Operation Groundswell from 2018 to 2019. This experience reflects her commitment to community service and development initiatives, further enhancing her skill set in outreach and relationship building.
Event Coordination and Programming at Pixar
In her current position at Pixar, Chenea Gordon serves as the primary contact for presentation requests. She manages logistics and talent coordination for various engagements, ensuring smooth execution of events. Additionally, she is involved in creating and executing programming that supports Pixar's presence at both external industry events and internal company events.