Merika Rhodes
Https://www.linkedin.com/in/merika-rhodes-
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
A&R Intern
Hot 10 Music Group
08.2024 - 09.2025
- Managed artist relations, ensuring smooth communication and project coordination for over 10 active artists, which boosted satisfaction and collaboration.
- Conducted market research on emerging music trends, offering actionable insights that informed talent selection and project planning.
- Assisted the A&R team in executing marketing and promotional strategies for artist launches, contributing to a 25% increase in social media engagement for newly signed talent.
Social Media Intern
Sweety High Media
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Managed 3+ social media accounts using TikTok Analytics, Instagram Insights, and YouTube Studio, increasing engagement by 25%.
- Created and edited short-form content using CapCut and Canva, improving post consistency and quality.
- Tracked content performance in Google Sheets, reporting insights on reach, saves, and shares for the editorial team.
Event Operations Intern
SWAC Basketball Tournament
02.2025 - 03.2025
- Assisted with event coordination and operations during the tournament, ensuring smooth transitions between games.
- Organized and coordinated a free health screening event in partnership with Grady Hospital, serving over 500 community members.
- Set up and managed audio equipment, speakers, and microphones for the SWAC Basketball Tournament sponsored block party, ensuring high-quality sound for performances and announcements.
Event Intern
Media Girls Network
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Coordinated vendor communications and partnerships for the 50 Years of HipHop Anniversary event, resulting in seamless event execution and a 30% increase in vendor engagement.
- Contributed to publishing the event's highlights and press coverage, generating positive media attention.
- Collaborated with the Media Girls Network team to ensure accurate journaling and documentation for future event reference.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration, Concentration: Marketing
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, Georgia05.2026
Skills
- Graphic Design
- Event Coordination
- Team management
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Artist & Talent Relations
- Microsoft Suite
- Content Creation
- Canva
- Copywriting
- Project Management
Timeline
Social Media Intern
Sweety High Media
05.2025 - 08.2025
Event Operations Intern
SWAC Basketball Tournament
02.2025 - 03.2025
A&R Intern
Hot 10 Music Group
08.2024 - 09.2025
Event Intern
Media Girls Network
03.2024 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration, Concentration: Marketing
Clark Atlanta University
Awards
- Eugene Scholarship, Fall 2022
- Dean's List, Spring 2024
Organizations
Clark Atlanta University, Public Relations Student Society of America, Marketing Outreach chair
Clark Atlanta University, New Afrikan Independence Party, Social Media Manager