Elijah Parkman-Williams

Experience

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  Rider University

  Dec 2018 - Feb 2019

  Student Worker

  • Compiled and organized hard copy packets of information for various tasks.• Processed word and data entry into spreadsheets to support operational efficiency.• Assisted in Center for Diversity and Inclusion tasks and programs at Rider University.

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  The College VOICE

  Sept 2020 - Aug 2022

  Editor in Chief

  • Recruited and managed student journalists, assigned articles, and conducted final edits for The College VOICE.• Finalist for the National Mark of Excellence Award in Photography.• Led The VOICE to receive 36 state awards for journalism.• Oversaw 1st place in news writing and feature writing, and 2nd place in biography writing from NJ Collegiate Press Association.

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  Princeton University Press

  Aug 2021 - Dec 2021

  Promotions Assistant

  • Conducted research on seasonal book releases to develop marketing initiatives such as book readings and digital campaigns.• Updated media personnel contact information in new databases for effective outreach.• Collaborated with team members to execute successful promotional strategies.

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  American Marketing Association

  Sept 2021 - now

  Chapter Founder & President

  • Led a team of 20 students in executing marketing initiatives, creating educational social media posts, and designing print media for academic and non-academic organizations in Mercer County.• Conducted primary research and presented findings to increase student scholarship applicants at Mercer County Community College.• Formulated integrated marketing plans for Trenton Books and Gifts to boost online and in-person sales through various campaigns.

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  New Jersey Council for the Humanities

  May 2022 - Jul 2022

  Social Media Marketing Assistant

  • Created engaging social media posts for NJ League of Women Voters and Smithsonian Voices and Votes Exhibit.• Grew social media presence from zero and utilized Instagram data analytics software.• Collaborated with Mercer County Community College for successful social media campaigns.

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  Imbue Creative

  Aug 2023 - Apr 2024

  Marketing Assistant

  • Researched relevant topics for ongoing campaigns for clients like Womanspace, Inc. and Huru International.• Collaborated in brainstorming sessions for clients such as Mercer County Community College and Somerset County, New Jersey.• Formulated necessary documents for agency staff members.