Nekay Ajike

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Social media and brand marketing professional skilled in building digital presence, driving influencer partnerships, and creating campaigns that connect with Gen Z audiences. Experienced in trend forecasting, content strategy, and brand storytelling across TikTok, Instagram, and emerging platforms. Proven ability to grow engagement, strengthen brand identity, and collaborate with creators and cross-functional teams to deliver campaigns that inspire and perform

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

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.

Brand/Social Media Marketing Intern

Emily Shane Fondation

Los Angeles, CA

01.2022 - 01.2025

Developed engaging content strategies to enhance brand visibility across social media platforms.
Collaborated with marketing team to create promotional campaigns that increased audience engagement.
Engaged with followers through comments and messages, fostering community interaction and loyalty.
Monitored industry trends and competitor activities to refine content strategy and maintain relevance.
Contributed to creating social media content calendars and managed social media accounts.

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

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing Analytics

Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA