
Shelby Gagnon
Job Title: Senior Product Marketing Manager
Company: Microsoft
Industry: Technology
Mentor Since: Fall 2014
Will Mentor: Early Career MBA
Mentor Type: Albers
Profile
Background
Job Description
Shelby works in product marketing on the Microsoft Advertising team.
Company Description
Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.
Employment History
Shelby has spent the past 20 years working in tech marketing and program management roles at Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta, enjoying time in Microsoft Advertising, Xbox Advertising, Original Equipment Manufacturing, Voice of the Customer, Kindle and devices, Meta Business Suite, and most recently generative AI product development. She loves being at the intersection of customers, product, sales, and engineering, driving innovation and bringing products to market creatively in partnership with great teams.
Education
BA - Seattle Pacific University
MBA - Seattle University
Mentoring Objectives & Scope
I've worked with prior SU Albers mentees to successfully negotiate job and internship offers, build confidence in networking, narrow in on business career interest and fit, and help guide job search, interview process, and starting a new job/internship successfully. My goal is to help students prepare practically for real life - from figuring out what may be a good job fit to networking, interviewing, and making it happen. Everything I wish I knew as a college student and probably learned the hard way.
When and where do you hold meetings with your students?
Hybrid (mix of in-person and virtual)
Additional Information
I'm passionate about empowering women and parents in the workplace and fostering strong organizational culture. I'm a proud Seattle native and have 3 young daughters.