Garrett Gunn

About Garrett Gunn

With a passion for building brands and creating impactful guest experiences, I specialize in marketing strategies that connect with consumers and drive results. My expertise spans food & beverage marketing, gift card strategy, and integrated brand campaigns that increase revenue and strengthen customer loyalty.Currently, as Associate Manager of Brand Marketing at Red Robin, I lead national marketing initiatives across in-restaurant and gift card channels. I oversee end-to-end strategy for menus, in-store promotions, and gift card marketing—including digital sales growth, promotional campaigns, and agency partnerships.Previously at Topgolf, I spearheaded strategic F&B, Gift Card, & Charitable marketing efforts, developing seasonal campaigns, digital engagement tactics, and promotional strategies that drove guest spend and engagement. I thrive in fast-paced environments where collaboration, creativity, and data-driven insights shape success.I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments where creativity and data-driven insights come together to shape success. My goal is to continue building innovative, guest-centric marketing strategies that deliver measurable business impact.

Experience

1. Associate Manager of Brand Marketing

   Red Robin

   Apr 2025 — Present · Englewood, CO, US

   As Associate Manager of Brand Marketing at Red Robin, I lead strategic execution of national marketing initiatives across in-restaurant, third-party platforms, and gift card marketing. My role focuses on driving traffic, growing sales, and enhancing guest engagement through compelling storytelling, thoughtful menu strategy, and targeted marketing campaigns.In addition to overseeing traditional brand marketing, I own the end-to-end gift card marketing strategy, including all promotional campaigns, digital and in-store marketing, agency partnerships, and sales growth initiatives. This includes collaborating with external agencies and cross-functional partners to deliver effective programs that increase gift card revenue and strengthen brand loyalty.Working closely with culinary, operations, business analytics, supply chain, franchise, and creative teams, I manage the full development lifecycle for menus (main, beverage, dessert, catering, and kids) and in-restaurant assets (Ziosk content, table tents, promotional materials) across corporate, franchise, Donatos, and Canada locations.Key responsibilities include-Marketing Strategy – Lead both brand and gift card marketing strategy, leveraging insights and industry trends to optimize menu mix, grow sales, and increase average check-Gift Card Marketing – Drive all gift card marketing initiatives, manage agency relationships, develop promotional campaigns, and optimize digital and in-venue sales channels-Creative Development – Oversee menu and tabletop creative, photoshoots, and high-impact marketing visuals deployed across multiple platforms-Project & Agency Management – Manage timelines, budgets, and execution for both brand and gift card initiatives while ensuring seamless cross-functional alignment-Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner with culinary, operations, IT, supply chain, finance, franchise, and insights teams to execute innovative, guest-centric marketing campaigns.

Education

• The University of Texas at Dallas

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration and Management, General

  2020 — 2024