Shakara Strayhorn

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Events Intern at 16 Tech Innovation District

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Overview

Shakara Strayhorn is a multidisciplinary creative specializing in marketing, design, and storytelling. A graduate of Wilberforce University, she translates brand strategies into engaging experiences and has contributed to campaigns with teams like the Indiana Pacers. She also holds a certificate in Color & Material Design.

Outside of her professional roles, she is passionate about inclusive storytelling, community building, and purposeful design. Her work often focuses on developing content and creating events that connect with people on a personal level, aiming to inspire action and foster a sense of belonging.

She recently completed an intensive, year-long Color & Material Design program in collaboration with New Balance and Pensole Lewis College.

Personality Overview

Amiable & Agreeable

Optimistic

Non-Confrontational

They tend to be agreeable by nature, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.
  Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals.

Topics They Care About

Footwear Design
Recently completed a highly selective, year-long certification in Color & Material Design through a New Balance and Pensole Lewis College collaboration.
Inclusive Storytelling
Expresses a core passion for creating content and brand identities that connect with real people and diverse communities in a meaningful way.
Brand Experience
Focuses on turning ideas into tangible experiences, using her skills in event planning and marketing to engage audiences and inspire action.

Media Appearances

Shakara has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2024
Events Intern at 16 Tech Innovation District
12-2023 - 2-2024
Digital Marketer Intern at Be Nimble Foundation
6-2023 - 10-2023
Marketing/Production Intern at Make It Classy
10-2022
Event Planner at The Performing Arts Conservatory, Inc.
8-2021 - 12-2022
Digital Marketing Consultant at Opening College Opportunities

Education

Bachelor's degree from Wilberforce University
8-2024 - 9-2024
Industry Certificate of Completion from Pensole Lewis College

More Information

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Exp : 4 Location : Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Job Level : N/A Designation : Events Intern at 16 Tech Innovation District
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Insights For Selling To Shakara

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to interesting customer testimonials and stress on great customer experience
  • Speak from experience about success that the product has seen with other customers
  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries

DONT's

  • Don’t be too formal with them, they trust informality more
  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time
  • Avoid overloading them with too much information

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Shakara is

  • Relationships and rapport matter to them, but so does the value of the product.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Shakara

  • They are unlikely to say no directly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Shakara move?

  • They are not very fast decision makers, even while they continue to stay engaged.
  • Can Shakara take some risk or not?

  • If it seems really necessary, they can take small risks.

You And Shakara

Personality Compatibility


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