Dakari Dunning
About Dakari Dunning
Dakari Dunning is a Senior Social Engagement Strategist at 22squared, Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia, with expertise in developing social media strategies for high-profile clients, including Amazon Studios and Nathan's Famous.
Work at 22Squared
Dakari Dunning has been employed at 22squared, Inc. as a Senior Social Engagement Strategist since 2021. In this role, he develops and implements social media strategies for various high-profile clients. His work focuses on enhancing brand engagement and fostering community interaction through targeted social media initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Dakari Dunning holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Marketing and Professional Sales from the University of Alabama, where he studied from 2011 to 2015. He furthered his education at the Manderson Graduate School of Business, earning a Master’s Degree in Digital and Social Media Marketing from 2016 to 2017. His expertise lies in connecting brands with key audiences in the entertainment, quick-service restaurant (QSR), and consumer packaged goods (CPG) sectors.
Background
Prior to his current position, Dakari Dunning worked at Sparkloft Media in various roles, including Community Manager and Content Strategist, from 2018 to 2021. He also served as an intern at Sparkloft Media for six months in 2017. Additionally, he volunteered at the Atlanta Super Bowl Host Committee in 2019, contributing to social media efforts during the event.
Achievements
Dakari Dunning has contributed to the social media strategies for notable clients such as Amazon Studios for the projects 'Coming 2 America' and 'Harlem'. He played a significant role in fostering follower growth and establishing brand advocacy for Baskin-Robbins through effective social media engagement strategies. He has also provided consulting services for marketing campaigns and social media management for individuals and small businesses.