Wakira Parson

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Wakira Parson

Washington, DC · 717-515-6662 · WakiraParson@gmail.com

Education

Northwestern University · Evanston, IL

Master of Science in Communication · GPA 4.0 · Summa Cum Laude

Related coursework: Persuasive Video Storytelling, Content & Influencer Marketing, Leading & Leveraging Networks, Entertainment Law & Ethics

Howard University · Washington, DC

Bachelor of Arts in Criminology, Minor in Television, Media & Film · GPA 3.95 · Summa Cum Laude

Related coursework: Pre-Law Technical Writing, Social Media & Integrated Marketing, Persuasive Writing & Research, Film & TV Production

Relevant Experience

All In the Works · Chicago, IL

06/2026 – 07/2026

Executive Assistant Intern to Creative Director

  • Supported account managers, creative teams, and production departments in executing advertising campaigns: scheduling client meetings, preparing presentation materials, and coordinating photo/video shoot logistics.
  • Served as liaison between clients, vendors, and creative teams, keeping campaign assets on-brand, on-message, and on schedule.

Ziff Davis · Remote

08/2025 – 12/2025

Freelance Video & Content Creator

  • Produced branded video content and digital assets for Ziff Davis platforms, strengthening brand presence for e-commerce partners including RetailMeNot and BlackFriday.com.

Ziff Davis | RetailMeNot · Remote

06/2025 – 08/2025

Digital Marketing & PR Intern

  • Increased organic social post engagement 30% through trend research, content pitching, and platform-specific content creation.
  • Collaborated with marketing teams to design creative strategies that strengthened brand visibility, using Adobe Creative Cloud.
  • Assisted PR and marketing efforts for e-commerce brands (RetailMeNot, Offers.com, BlackFriday.com) using Adobe Creative Cloud and Asana.

NASA Office of Small Business Programs · Washington, DC

08/2023 – 12/2023

Outreach, Communications, and Marketing Intern

  • Spearheaded the National HBCU Week 2023 social campaign, boosting engagement through original video storytelling.
  • Supported the team behind NASA's Small Business Saturday campaign with creative design and channel scheduling; the team's campaign reached 2.1M engagements.
  • Designed strategy for the Vendor Database relaunch, increasing registrations 5% in the first week.
  • Organized press releases and media alerts; represented NASA at a national conference, conducting live interviews and stakeholder engagements. Earned the Shining Star Intern award.

Leadership & Additional Experience

Entertainment Industry College Outreach Program (EICOP) · Remote

12/2025 – 04/2026

2026 Finalist

  • Participated in EICOP's finalist programming, networking with industry professionals, preparing for placement interviews, and building career readiness, communication, and leadership skills across sports, media, and entertainment.

Howard University Elite Models · Washington, DC

08/2024 – 01/2025

Model Coach

  • Led 33 models in producing Howard University's 9th Annual ELITE Fashion Show, coordinating styling, staging, and live-event logistics.

Howard University Baltimore Club · Washington, DC

08/2023 – 01/2024

Secretary

  • Led community service projects and coordinated outreach efforts.

Tough-Talk Podcast

01/2020 – 01/2021

Co-Host

  • Co-hosted a podcast discussing global events and social issues; contributed to advocacy event coordination tied to community organizing and social justice causes.

Northwestern University Black Pre-Law Association (BPLA) · Evanston, IL

2026

Member

  • Engaged with a community of pre-law students through programming, networking, and peer support focused on pursuing legal careers.

Northwestern University Black Graduate Student Association · Evanston, IL

2026

Member

  • Connected with a community of graduate students across Northwestern through events, networking, and peer support.

Skills & Tools

Content & Design: Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro), Canva, CapCut Pro

Social & Analytics: Sprinklr, Sprout Social, organic engagement optimization

Project Management: Asana, Microsoft 365, Google Sheets, Slack, Zoom

Core Skills: Multi-format content creation, editorial & campaign copywriting, PR & brand messaging, tentpole/live-event content production, ambassador & partner collaboration, cross-functional project management