Gerika Parker

Gerika Parker 7800 North Hills Blvd North Little Rock, Arkansas 72120 Cell:-- Education Bachelor of Arts (May 2018) Communications University of Arkansas- Fayetteville, Arkansas GPA: 3.5 Northside High School (2013) Columbus, Georgia GPA: 3.2 Work History Assistant/Associate Brand Manager -​ September 2017- March 2018 (Private due to NDA) -Atlanta , Georgia ● Managed all social media presence and content on multiple platforms. ● Utilized social media analytical data and metrics to measure effectiveness. ● Developed communications and customer engagement strategies, includingcontests and giveaways, to enhance brand-awareness. ● Rapidly increased engagement, brand awareness and website traffic through Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, andwebsite blogs.Implement regular digital audience analysis and recommendation to provide an accurate picture of who our customers are. Child Care Assistant Teacher​ – September 2015 – September 2017 First United Methodist Church – North Little Rock, Arkansas ● Help to nurture and develop the knowledge, abilities and social skills of children between the ages of three and five years and help to prepare them for primary school education. Youth Advisor​- May 2014- September 2015 Pilgrim Progress Baptist Church. - North Little Rock, Arkansas ● Responsible for and directs all aspects and staff members in implementing the mission of the youth program. This includes implementing, planning, delivery, management, leadership and evaluating youth camp programs and services. Bridal Sales Consultant​- October 2014- December2014 David’s Bridal – Little Rock, Arkansas ● Work hand in hand with customers and their entourage, to make sure their special day is everything they dreamed it could be. Everything from finding the perfect dress, to accessories, and more. Hostess –​ May 2014- September 2014 Hooters – Columbus, Georgia Greet guests and patrons personally and on the telephone. Offer appropriate seating arrangements. Present menus and take orders. Ensure the quantity of menus is sufficient to cater to the number of guests. Relay orders to the kitchen and ensure all orders are filled in a timely and accurate fashion. Set up dining rooms and make reservation arrangements. Maintain clean and organized tables and work area. Assist room service when and as needed. Manage event related work including setting up tables and maintaining both exterior and interior of the restaurant University Relations Consultant​ - January 2014 - May 2014 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff -Office of Development ● Essential to the success of the annual Fund and to maintaining strong relationships with alumni and friends​. Student Recruiter​- September 2013 - May 2014 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff - Office of Recruitment ● Helped to develop print and video recruiting materials, and gave tours to visiting prospects. Camp Counselor​- April 2013 - July 2013 Boys and Girls Club Inc. Columbus, Georgia ● Coordinate daily weekly activities for youth creating a fun, exciting place for youth to learn. Assist with the implementation and enforcement of discipline and safety policies/procedures regarding participant safety, risk-management and building security.