Dakota Shanes

Dakota Shanes is a seasoned professional with an MBA degree specializing in supply chain management, skilled in procurement, demand planning, consulting, and marketing, providing comprehensive operational value.

With a solid foundation in digital marketing encompassing roles in ad placement, marketing strategy, and SEO, Dakota brings a wealth of experience to the table.

During an internal consulting MBA internship at Dell, Dakota developed a global perspective and a transformative mindset, aspiring to merge creativity, interpersonal expertise, and analytical skills with cutting-edge technology.

Education-wise, Dakota completed a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing at the University of Tennessee at Martin.

Professional experience includes roles as a Marketplace Operations Process Analyst and former Senior Specialist in Change Management at VMware, as well as various positions at Dell, PepsiCo, Coegi, Cromwell Radio Group, Libra Business Solutions, LLC, D1 Sports Training, among others.

Engaged in organizational roles such as Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Tennessee and Vice President at Hickman County Industrial Development Board, Dakota has showcased a diverse skill set in sales, promotions, internships, and brand ambassadorship.