# LaKenya Norris LaKenya Norris is a remote worker on Himalayas, Board of Directors at DDD, Inc., based in United States. Source: https://himalayas.app/@lakenyanorris ```text I lead strategic communications and digital marketing that grow visibility, engagement, and institutional impact. ``` | Detail | Value | | --- | --- | | Availability | Looking for a job | | Location | United States | | Authorized to work in | United States | | Salary expectations | 65k+ USD | | Job categories | Marketing Communications Manager, Digital Marketing Manager, Communications Manager, Social Media Manager, Public Relations Manager | | Skills | Strategic Communications, Digital Marketing, Social Media Management, Team Leadership, Content Development, SEO Optimization, Project Management, Public Relations, Media Relations, Executive Communication, Brand Architecture, Audience Development, Digital campaign execution, Analytics, Google Analytics 4, Conversion Tracking, Vendor Management, Fundraising Strategy, Partnership Development, Photography, Adobe Creative Suite, Hootsuite, Sprout Social, Asana, ClickUp, Meta Business Suite, Canva | | Portfolio | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sQkPwRh8W5g7kD5zVJjjzP_ISd8BFyMR/view | ## About ```text At Georgia Tech Arts, I lead centralized marketing and communications strategy across performances, exhibitions, grants, partnerships, and Institute initiatives. I built the first unified communications and analytics infrastructure connecting web, email, social media, ticketing, GA4, and conversion tracking. My digital campaigns increased social visibility by 455%, engagement by 123%, audience growth by 50%, and post link clicks by 5,960% within five months. I also secured 10+ earned media placements, shape executive communications, and establish brand architecture and cross-channel content standards. Previously, I led digital communications for 60+ YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta social channels and increased organic reach by 40% through SEO. I bring experience in public-health communications, editorial content, team mentorship, vendor management, and community-focused storytelling. ``` ## Experience ### Board of Directors (current) DDD, Inc.. Nov 2025 - Present ```text Contribute governance oversight and strategic counsel on fundraising and impact storytelling to drive donor engagement and long-term financial sustainability. ``` Skills: Governance, Fundraising, Social-Impact-Storytelling, Strategic-Consulting ### Marketing and Communications Manager (current) [Georgia Institute of Technology](https://himalayas.app/companies/state-of-georgia-tech). Jul 2025 - Present ```text Lead centralized marketing and communications strategy for Georgia Tech Arts, aligning messaging and campaigns across performances, exhibitions, grants, partnerships, and Institute initiatives. Increased social media visibility by 455% and engagement by 123% within five months. ``` Skills: Strategic-Communications, Digital-Marketing, Social-Media-Management, Media-Relations, Executive-Communication, Analytics, GA4, Content-Strategy, Team-Leadership, Vendor-Management ### Board of Directors (current) DeKalb Brilliance Academy. Jul 2025 - Present ```text Elected voting board member providing governance oversight while driving fundraising strategy and developing key partnerships to support long-term organizational growth and financial sustainability. ``` Skills: Governance, Fundraising, Strategic-Partnerships, Policy-Governance ### Social Media and Digital Content Specialist YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta. Sep 2022 - Jan 2025 ```text Led digital communications for a portfolio with 60+ social media channels and managed project manager workflow for YMCA locations and social leads. Implemented SEO strategies, boosting organic reach by 40%. ``` Skills: Social-Media-Management, Digital-Content, SEO, Project-Management, Training, Partnerships ### Advisory Panelist City of Atlanta. Jan 2023 - Dec 2024 ```text Provided strategic recommendations on arts funding, municipal contracts, and public engagement initiatives to support citywide cultural development. ``` Skills: Strategic-Recommendations, Arts-Funding, Municipal-Procurement-Processes, Public-Engagement ### Communications Specialist DeKalb County Board of Health. Aug 2022 - Oct 2022 ```text Led communications and media campaigns for grant-funded public health programs. Created compelling content including press releases, infographics, and social media assets to enhance community engagement. ``` Skills: Communication-Skills, Media-Campaigns, Content-Creation, Press-Releases, Infographics, Social-Media, Public-Health ## Education ### Purdue University Global Micro-credential, Social Media Law ```text Completed a micro-credential in Social Media Law in July 2023. ``` ### Walden University Doctor of Philosophy, Management - Leadership and Organizational Change. 2015 - 2019 ```text Completed 32 credits toward a Doctor of Philosophy in Management with a focus on Leadership and Organizational Change from 2015 to 2019. ``` ### St. Thomas University Master of Science, Sports Administration. 2012 - 2014 ```text Earned a Master of Science in Sports Administration from 2012 to 2014. ``` ### American InterContinental University Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration. 2010 - 2012 ```text Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from 2010 to 2012. ``` ## Tech stack - Asana - ClickUp - Canva - Hootsuite - Sprout Social - Meta Business Suite To contact LaKenya, message them from this profile with a Himalayas employer account: [Hire on Himalayas](https://himalayas.app/hire). ## People also viewed - [Nikonie Brown-McManus](https://himalayas.app/@nikonie): Digital Content Associate, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta - [Alexis Hauk](https://himalayas.app/@alexishauk): Director of Communications, Emory University - [Mersadies Hunter](https://himalayas.app/@mersadieshunter): Marketer & Public Speaker, Freelance - [Andrew Eron](https://himalayas.app/@andreweron): Communications Editor/Project Manager, National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities - [Gurvinder Kaur](https://himalayas.app/@gurvinderkaur): Marketing & Communications Manager, MJHS Health System - [Judith Nelson](https://himalayas.app/@judithnelson): Kindergarten Teacher, Peach County Schools - [Judy Nelson](https://himalayas.app/@judynelson): Marketing Specialist, CGR Credit Union - [Paige Manieri](https://himalayas.app/@paigemanieri): Senior Digital Communications Manager, ACLU of Georgia - [S Ratliff](https://himalayas.app/@sratliff): Communications Manager, Atlanta Journal Constitution - [Ebony Hillsman](https://himalayas.app/@ebonyhillsman): Community Engagement Manager, Atlanta Beltline Inc.