Ariana Perry-Simmons
Concord
Summary
Business professional with solid foundation in competitive environments and academic success. Known for reliability and adaptability, consistently meeting team and academic commitments. Effective communicator with strong problem-solving skills, contributing to team goals and thriving in dynamic settings.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Media Coordinator
- Developed and scheduled daily content across multiple social media platforms.
- Engaged with followers to cultivate community and enhance brand loyalty.
- Conducted research on competitors' social media strategies to identify best practices.
- Enhanced online engagement with the creation of compelling content for various platforms.
- Strengthened brand identity with consistent messaging, tone, and visual elements across all posts.
- Increased website traffic through effective cross-promotion and link sharing on social media channels.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement in future campaigns.
Political Canvasser
Naacp
08.2025 - Current
- Engaged voters through door-to-door canvassing, fostering community connections and awareness of political issues.
- Collected feedback from constituents, identifying key concerns to inform campaign strategies and outreach efforts.
- Assisted in organizing local events, promoting candidate initiatives, and increasing community participation in political discourse.
- Collaborated with team members to refine canvassing techniques, ensuring consistent messaging and effective voter outreach.
- Tracked interactions using CRM systems, providing data-driven insights to optimize future campaign strategies and efforts.
- Analyzed voter demographics and trends to adapt outreach strategies, maximizing impact of canvassing initiatives in targeted areas.
- Increased voter engagement by effectively communicating campaign messages doortodoor.
- Worked closely with campaign manager to refine talking points based on evolving political landscape and constituents'' concerns.
- Identified key issues important to voters through comprehensive survey administration.
Student Ambassador
Society for Financial Education and Professional Development
Orangeburg, SC
08.2025 - Current
- Facilitated workshops on financial literacy for diverse student audiences.
- Assisted in organizing campus events promoting financial education initiatives.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop engaging presentations and materials.
- Provided peer support to students seeking financial guidance and resources.
- Engaged with community partners to enhance program visibility and outreach.
- Assisted admissions office staff with administrative tasks such as data entry, mailings, and event planning to help streamline processes.
Student Athlete
South Carolina State University
06.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with coaches to enhance training techniques and improve performance outcomes.
- Developed time management skills through balancing academic and athletic commitments.
- Participated in community outreach programs, promoting teamwork and sportsmanship values.
- Supported team objectives by maintaining high levels of physical fitness and discipline.
- Adapted quickly to changing team dynamics and strategies during competitions.
- Engaged with peers to foster a positive team environment, enhancing morale and cooperation.
- Cultivated strong relationships with fellow students, faculty members, coaches, administrators, alumni, and community stakeholders.
- Gained valuable experience in goal-setting processes by working closely with coaches to develop customized improvement plans based on individual strengthsweaknesses.
- Helped teammates improve performance levels by sharing knowledge of specific techniques or tactics related to their respective positionssports.
Public Relations Coordinator
Sports Business Association
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Developed and executed strategic communication plans to enhance brand visibility.
- Coordinated media outreach efforts, securing coverage in key publications.
- Managed social media channels, increasing audience engagement through targeted content.
- Provided regular reporting on campaign progress to clients, showcasing successes and adjusting tactics as necessary.
- Analyzed campaign performance using various metrics, refining strategies for improved results over time.
- Leveraged project management tools to keep track of deadlines and deliverables while juggling multiple client accounts simultaneously.
- Coordinated media interviews with organization staff, board members and volunteers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management (Focus: MIS/Technology)
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC05-2027
Business Communications
Alabama State University
Montgomery, ALSkills
- Data & Analytics: Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP), Power BI (basic), Data Visualization
- Software & Tools: Microsoft Office Suite, CRM Systems, Google Workspace
- Business & Tech Concepts: Data Analysis, Information Systems, Process Improvement, Digital Transformation
- Other: Social Media Analytics, Reporting, Database Basics (learning)
- Student engagement
- Activity planning
- Strong work ethic
- Strategic thinking
Timeline
Political Canvasser
Naacp
08.2025 - Current
Student Ambassador
Society for Financial Education and Professional Development
08.2025 - Current
Public Relations Coordinator
Sports Business Association
08.2025 - 05.2026
Student Athlete
South Carolina State University
06.2024 - Current
Business Communications
Alabama State University
Social Media Coordinator
Bachelor of Science - Business Management (Focus: MIS/Technology)
South Carolina State University
Leadership & Core Competencies
Data-Driven Decision Making, Project Management, Team Leadership, Problem Solving & Critical Thinking, Business & Technology Integration, Communication & Collaboration