Ava Gatewood

Marketer. Writer. Storyteller.

Writer, Public Relations Specialist & Digital Marketing Creative in Dallas, TX

A woman in a black dress is holding a graduation cap in front of a building.
A woman in a graduation cap and gown is throwing her cap in the air.
A black and white drawing of a circle on a white background.

About Me and What I Do

Hi, I’m Ava – a creative communications professional with a passion for public relations, digital marketing, and storytelling that resonates. Whether I’m building a brand narrative, crafting a compelling short story, or developing a strategic PR campaign, I bring clarity, creativity, and connection to every project.


Based in Dallas, TX, I specialize in:


  • Public relations strategy & brand storytelling


  • Social media management & content creation


  • SEO-friendly copywriting


  • Original short stories and poems centered on womanhood, relationships, and emotional complexity


Explore my portfolio to see how I’ve helped brands grow through thoughtful communication—or read my latest writing to discover the themes that drive my creative work.

Take a look around. Explore my portfolio, read a poem, request one of your own—and see how I bring ideas to life, one word at a time.

Experience

Jul 2024 - Jul 2025

Flypaper Digital Marketing — Fayetteville, AR

Product Specialist
  • Led the development of fully functional client websites, aligning with brand voice and industry standards
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to transform client goals into polished, SEO-optimized content
  • Conducted keyword research to improve search rankings and online visibility
  • Managed email setups and domain transitions for seamless website launches

Feb 2024 - June 2024

Reason Creations — Bentonville, AR

Digital Media & Client Support Assistant

Digital Media and Client Support Assistant

  • Created, managed, and scheduled social media content across platforms, increasing engagement through targeted campaigns
  • Produced high-quality visual content using Canva, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines
  • Used analytics tools to track performance and adjust strategies to improve client results
2018-2019

Groundwork, NWA Council — Fayetteville, AR

Event Management Intern
  • Authored press-style summaries for FutureIsNow events and website publications
  • Built and managed media contact lists
  • Developed and executed content for community outreach initiatives, fostering public engagement through educational content

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Public Relations and Advertising 

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR

Major GPA 4.0

Professional Skills

  • Strategic communication across digital and print formats


  • Social media content creation and management



  • Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, Loomly
  • Google Analytics (certified)


  • Event planning and community outreach



  • Collaborative storytelling and media relations