Shenikwa Carr

Senior

Open to New Opportunities

About

<p style="language: en-US; line-height: 110%; margin-top: 4.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in; text-align: left; direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; mso-line-break-override: none; word-break: normal; punctuation-wrap: hanging;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Neue Haas Grotesk Text Pro'; mso-ascii-font-family: 'Neue Haas Grotesk Text Pro'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Neue Haas Grotesk Text Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Neue Haas Grotesk Text Pro'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; font-variant: normal; color: black; mso-color-index: 1; text-transform: none; letter-spacing: 0pt; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt; language: en-US; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; vertical-align: baseline; mso-text-raise: 0%; mso-style-textfill-type: solid; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: black; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%;">Shenikwa Carr<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Neue Haas Grotesk Text Pro'; mso-ascii-font-family: 'Neue Haas Grotesk Text Pro'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Neue Haas Grotesk Text Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Neue Haas Grotesk Text Pro'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; font-variant: normal; color: black; mso-color-index: 1; text-transform: none; letter-spacing: 0pt; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt; language: en-US; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; vertical-align: baseline; mso-text-raise: 0%; mso-style-textfill-type: solid; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: black; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%;"> is a Dallas native who has worked across the country as a journalist and public relations specialist. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Howard University in Washington, DC, where she was the first scholarship recipient and captain of the inaugural HU Women’s Soccer Team. <p style="language: en-US; line-height: 110%; margin-top: 4.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in; text-align: left; direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; mso-line-break-override: none; word-break: normal; punctuation-wrap: hanging;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Neue Haas Grotesk Text Pro'; mso-ascii-font-family: 'Neue Haas Grotesk Text Pro'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Neue Haas Grotesk Text Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Neue Haas Grotesk Text Pro'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; font-variant: normal; color: black; mso-color-index: 1; text-transform: none; letter-spacing: 0pt; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt; language: en-US; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; vertical-align: baseline; mso-text-raise: 0%; mso-style-textfill-type: solid; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: black; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%;">Shenikwa has worked in New York City as a producer at FOX NewsEdge before transitioning to on-air roles in Amarillo, TX, and Toledo, OH. After a decade in journalism, she shifted to public relations, joining Weber Shandwick, where she specialized in media relations and influencer engagement. During her time there, she played a key role in media strategy and execution for Verizon Wireless’s <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Neue Haas Grotesk Text Pro'; mso-ascii-font-family: 'Neue Haas Grotesk Text Pro'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Neue Haas Grotesk Text Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Neue Haas Grotesk Text Pro'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; font-variant: normal; color: black; mso-color-index: 1; text-transform: none; letter-spacing: 0pt; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt; language: en-US; font-weight: normal; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; mso-text-raise: 0%; mso-style-textfill-type: solid; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: black; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%;">45 Days to Super Bowl 45<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Neue Haas Grotesk Text Pro'; mso-ascii-font-family: 'Neue Haas Grotesk Text Pro'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Neue Haas Grotesk Text Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Neue Haas Grotesk Text Pro'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; font-variant: normal; color: black; mso-color-index: 1; text-transform: none; letter-spacing: 0pt; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt; language: en-US; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; vertical-align: baseline; mso-text-raise: 0%; mso-style-textfill-type: solid; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: black; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%;"> campaign. She also led media outreach efforts for major clients, including Omni Hotels, Bank of America, Walmart, and Nespresso. <p style="language: en-US; line-height: 110%; margin-top: 4.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in; text-align: left; direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; mso-line-break-override: none; word-break: normal; punctuation-wrap: hanging;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Neue Haas Grotesk Text Pro'; mso-ascii-font-family: 'Neue Haas Grotesk Text Pro'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Neue Haas Grotesk Text Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Neue Haas Grotesk Text Pro'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; font-variant: normal; color: black; mso-color-index: 1; text-transform: none; letter-spacing: 0pt; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt; language: en-US; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; vertical-align: baseline; mso-text-raise: 0%; mso-style-textfill-type: solid; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: black; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%;">In recent years, Shenikwa has served as an integrated communications director, managing social impact campaigns for organizations such as the United Way of New York City and the Black Women’s Health Imperative. Currently, she is the Texas Market Leader and Vice President at Burson Global, where she supports communications for the T.D. Jakes Group, The Bahamas, MLK’s <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Neue Haas Grotesk Text Pro'; mso-ascii-font-family: 'Neue Haas Grotesk Text Pro'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Neue Haas Grotesk Text Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Neue Haas Grotesk Text Pro'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; font-variant: normal; color: black; mso-color-index: 1; text-transform: none; letter-spacing: 0pt; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt; language: en-US; font-weight: normal; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; mso-text-raise: 0%; mso-style-textfill-type: solid; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: black; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%;">Realize the Dream<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Neue Haas Grotesk Text Pro'; mso-ascii-font-family: 'Neue Haas Grotesk Text Pro'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Neue Haas Grotesk Text Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Neue Haas Grotesk Text Pro'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; font-variant: normal; color: black; mso-color-index: 1; text-transform: none; letter-spacing: 0pt; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt; language: en-US; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; vertical-align: baseline; mso-text-raise: 0%; mso-style-textfill-type: solid; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: black; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%;"> initiative and H&R Block. She has also provided media and strategy support for various brands and corporate accounts, including Bank of America, Minute Maid, and Gilead Sciences’ <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Neue Haas Grotesk Text Pro'; mso-ascii-font-family: 'Neue Haas Grotesk Text Pro'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Neue Haas Grotesk Text Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Neue Haas Grotesk Text Pro'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; font-variant: normal; color: black; mso-color-index: 1; text-transform: none; letter-spacing: 0pt; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt; language: en-US; font-weight: normal; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; mso-text-raise: 0%; mso-style-textfill-type: solid; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: black; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%;">Advancing Health and Black Equity<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Neue Haas Grotesk Text Pro'; mso-ascii-font-family: 'Neue Haas Grotesk Text Pro'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Neue Haas Grotesk Text Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Neue Haas Grotesk Text Pro'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; font-variant: normal; color: black; mso-color-index: 1; text-transform: none; letter-spacing: 0pt; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt; language: en-US; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; vertical-align: baseline; mso-text-raise: 0%; mso-style-textfill-type: solid; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: black; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%;"> initiative. <p style="language: en-US; line-height: 110%; margin-top: 4.0pt; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in; text-align: left; direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; mso-line-break-override: none; word-break: normal; punctuation-wrap: hanging;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Neue Haas Grotesk Text Pro'; mso-ascii-font-family: 'Neue Haas Grotesk Text Pro'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Neue Haas Grotesk Text Pro'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Neue Haas Grotesk Text Pro'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; font-variant: normal; color: black; mso-color-index: 1; text-transform: none; letter-spacing: 0pt; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt; language: en-US; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; vertical-align: baseline; mso-text-raise: 0%; mso-style-textfill-type: solid; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: black; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%;">In addition to her client work, Shenikwa is frequently called upon for new business pitches, contributing to campaigns for brands such as Bath & Body Works, GNC, and DICK’S Sporting Goods.