Hello! My name is Parker, and I'm a social media and community manager with a passion for finding unique ways to represent brands online. I'm a problem solver who thrives on the challenge of utilizing social media to build genuine connections between brands and their communities. The perfect mix of left and right brain, I love developing creative content just as much as I love organizing a good spreadsheet.I have over a decade's worth of social media and community management experience, including professional (5 yrs), volunteer (7 yrs), and personal projects (3 yrs). In addition, I have over 10 years' worth of customer service experience, and I'm also a published photographer. I studied Media Communications at Webster University for 3 years, where I took every digital media-related class available in the course catalogue. Hungry for more knowledge and practical experience, I transferred to Lindenwood University in my junior year for their Digital Content Strategy major. Shortly after, I secured a full-time summer internship as a social media manager and photo editor for an online travel publication – I quickly became so valuable to the team that I was offered a salaried position three months later. After 2 years there, I transitioned to the role of Associate Community and Content Manager at ZooPix. When the app was acquired by Chewy, we changed our name to The Zoo and I converted to the general role of Content Manager. Like most professionals in the field of social media/community management, I have worn MANY different hats throughout my career: content creator, community builder, analytics specialist, digital marketer, copywriter, social strategist, meme expert, customer service representative, proofreader, moderator, project coordinator, photo/video editor, trend watcher, image copyright specialist, front-end web designer, and even game show host! 😆Aside from my career ambitions, I'm a nerd at heart who loves video games, books, and anything pop culture. I'm a HUGE music fan who gets way too excited about reorganizing Spotify playlists and seeing my favorite bands on tour. I live with my adorable cats in St. Louis, MO.