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Nekay Ajike

Nekay Ajike

Los Angeles

Summary

Dynamic marketing professional with experience at the Emily Shane Foundation, excelling in social media strategy and content creation. Proven ability to enhance audience engagement through trend forecasting and data visualization. Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite and cross-functional collaboration, driving impactful campaigns that resonate with target audiences.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Brand Marketing/Social Media Marketing Intern

Emily Shane Foundation
Los Angeles
08.2022 - 06.2025
  • Created engaging social media content for various platforms to boost brand awareness.
  • Assisted in developing social media strategies aligned with marketing goals and audience interests.
  • Monitored social media channels for trends and customer feedback to inform strategy adjustments.
  • Collaborated with team members on campaigns that increased audience engagement and reach.

Diplomacy Lab Research Analyst

U.S. Department of State
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Conducted regression analysis using SAS, Excel, and SPSS on datasets from 30+ countries to explore trends and barriers influencing why international students choose not to attend U.S. universities.
  • Cleaned, merged, and analyzed over 10,000 global data points to identify patterns and key risk indicators.
  • Interpreted empirical findings to develop evidence-based policy recommendations for U.S. foreign service initiatives.
  • Delivered a concise, data-driven presentation to State Department officials, presenting three targeted, evidence-based policy recommendations.
  • Created visual data summaries and statistical models using Tableau to illustrate findings for non-technical audiences, enhancing understanding and decision-making.

Talent Intern

Portrait Management
06.2024 - 09.2024
  • Consolidated social media analytics into visually compelling media kits to pitch nine clients to major brands, securing three confirmed brand deals.
  • Analyzed influencer performance data from 150+ talent accounts to forecast emerging trends, increasing client engagement by 17%.
  • Communicated directly with talent and high-level executives to coordinate gifting and scheduling, ensuring smooth operations and timely deliveries.
  • Streamlined communication with talent and executives to manage scheduling and gifting initiatives, including outreach for high-visibility events like NYFW.

Marketing/PR Intern

JonesWork
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Built and maintained media lists of 200+ targeted editorial contacts to secure coverage in five major publications.
  • Monitored media coverage for 10+ clients, tracking over 50 media placements and creating monthly reports with actionable insights for strategy refinement.
  • Researched 20+ industry trends and cultural moments to inform PR angles, increasing media engagement and PR strategies.
  • Facilitated sample trafficking and provided comprehensive social analytics to support client initiatives.

Education

B.A. - Marketing Analytics

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Skills

  • Social Media Marketing (Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn)
  • Influencer Marketing & Partnerships
  • Content Strategy & Brand Storytelling
  • Adobe InDesign & Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator)
  • Trend Forecasting & Audience Engagement
  • Campaign Performance Optimization
  • Paid Media (Meta Ads, Google Ads)
  • Data Visualization (Tableau, Google Analytics)
  • Cross-functional Collaboration

Websites

Certification

  • Excel Certified

Timeline

Diplomacy Lab Research Analyst

U.S. Department of State
01.2025 - 05.2025

Talent Intern

Portrait Management
06.2024 - 09.2024

Marketing/PR Intern

JonesWork
06.2024 - 08.2024

Brand Marketing/Social Media Marketing Intern

Emily Shane Foundation
08.2022 - 06.2025

B.A. - Marketing Analytics

Loyola Marymount University

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