Parker Barry

Parker Barry has a diverse range of work experience, starting with their most recent role as a Senior Social Media Specialist at Toca Boca since March 2022. They previously held the position of Social Media Specialist at the same company from November 2020 to March 2022.

Before joining Toca Boca, Parker worked as a Social Media and Marketing Assistant at DIS - Study Abroad from June 2019 to June 2020. In this role, they collaborated remotely with a marketing team based in Copenhagen and were responsible for producing all content for the US market.

In 2018, Parker had two roles. First, they worked as an Editorial Intern at South Sound Magazine from September 2018 to December 2018. They produced daily content for the magazine's Instagram, wrote captions, curated stories, and collaborated with the social media coordinator. Parker also pitched and wrote articles for print and online lifestyle and business magazines during their internship.

During the same year, Parker worked as a Writer and Social Media Strategist at Picture This Post from May 2018 to August 2018. They wrote and formatted articles, attended events, conducted interviews, and edited press releases. Additionally, Parker contributed content to the magazine's Instagram and Twitter feeds, helping double its Instagram following.

Parker began their career at the University of Puget Sound as a Journalist for the student newspaper, The Trail, from November 2015 to January 2018. They arranged interviews with public figures, artists, and musicians, collected stories and perspectives for engaging articles, and collaborated with a team of editors.

In 2015, Parker also worked as a Market Researcher at PortiCo Research from June 2015 to January 2018. They conducted interpersonal market research and compiled interview data for the team and clients.

From November 2016 to December 2017, Parker worked as a Content Creator/Writer for Odyssey. They created content for a platform that allowed young people to write and share articles through social media, and were responsible for meeting strict deadlines and self-marketing their articles.

Lastly, Parker was a Blogger for Bright Promises Foundation from November 2016 to August 2017. They wrote blog articles covering sensitive topics such as childhood trauma, mental health, and violence, and translated interviews into coherent articles that appealed to a wide audience.

Overall, Parker Barry has extensive experience in social media management, content creation, writing, interviewing, and market research across various industries.

Parker Barry attended the Francis W. Parker School from 2001 to 2015. After completing high school, Parker went on to study at the University of Puget Sound from 2015 to 2019. At the university, Parker earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree with a major in English: Creative Writing, and an additional emphasis in sociology.