GABRIEL RIOS
Lexington
Summary
Recent University of Kentucky graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Digital Media Design and a Minor in Business. Developed strong communication, relationship-building, and client-management skills through entrepreneurship and customer-facing roles while working throughout college. Interested in pharmaceutical sales because it aligns closely with the strengths I have naturally developed through experience.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & Creative Director
GMW Design Studio
01.2024 - Current
- Founded and operated an independent design studio serving 30+ businesses and organizations across branding, identity systems, and visual communication.
- Managed client relationships, presentations, project timelines, and revisions from initial consultation through final delivery.
- Built long-term client trust through strategic communication, adaptability, follow-through, and consistent project execution.
Private Dining Server
Frank & Dino's
11.2022 - Current
- Worked throughout college to help fund tuition and living expenses while balancing a full academic course load.
- Built relationships with diverse clientele in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while developing strong communication, professionalism, and interpersonal skills.
Co-Founder
R&W Landscaping
05.2019 - 08.2021
- Co-founded and operated a residential home improvement and landscaping business to help fund future college tuition and educational expenses.
- Managed customer communication, estimates, scheduling, and service planning while developing early client-facing sales and relationship-building experience.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Digital Media Design, Minor in Business
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05-2026
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Adaptability
- Client Communication
- Project management
- Professionalism
- Accountability
Honors And Recognition
- Carry Ellis Award Recipient, Fall 2024, Fall 2025
- William C. Parker Scholarship Recipient
- Selected Artist, LexArts Gallery Exhibition
- Featured Artist, Foundations Exhibition, Bolivar Art Gallery
- Selected Muralist for Two Keys Tavern, a Lexington institution with more than 100 years of history
Timeline
Founder & Creative Director
GMW Design Studio
01.2024 - Current
Private Dining Server
Frank & Dino's
11.2022 - Current
Co-Founder
R&W Landscaping
05.2019 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Digital Media Design, Minor in Business
University of Kentucky