Pinterest Externship via ExternI study Gen Z trends and consumer insights, drawing on a Pinterest GenZ Consumer Behavior externship to shape my approach.
Projects center on Gen Z consumer insights, with examples from my Pinterest GenZ Consumer Behavior externship and related exploratory work.
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A Pinterest externship researching how Gen Z uses the platform, producing a survey-driven insight for advertiser-facing storytelling.
I study Gen Z trends and consumer insights, drawing on a Pinterest GenZ Consumer Behavior externship to shape my approach.
I am Nicolas M Hernandez Meza III. I have some work experience and I completed the Pinterest GenZ Consumer Behavior externship as part of exploring my early career path.
Externships
Pinterest - GenZ Consumer Behavior Externship
In progress
Experience
Social Media Coordinator / Operations & Travel Manager
Families to Freedom · Jan 2026 - Sep 2026 | Dallas, TX
Mentor Recruitment & Retention Specialist
Southwest Key Programs · Jan 2025 - Dec 2025 | Dallas, TX
Building Inspector
Dallas County Health & Human Services / Housing · Aug 2022 - Dec 2023 | Dallas County, TX
Property Management
Asset Living · Sep 2021 - Jul 2022 | Dallas, TX
Office Manager
Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. · Feb 2021 - Mar 2022 | Dallas, TX
Texas Statewide Organizing Director - progressed from Legal Support & Community Outreach
RAICES · Jun 2015 - Jan 2020 | Texas
President / Executive Director
North Texas Dream Team · Approx. May 2018 - 2020 | Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
Regional Director
Omega Delta Phi Fraternity · 2018 - 2020 | Regional
Legal Assistant / Paralegal
Herrera & Vera Law · Oct 2019 - Apr 2020 | Grand Prairie, TX
Marketing / Social Media Manager
Light of Hope Immigration Law Center · May 2020 - May 2021 | Plano, TX
Founder / Director
DFW Animal Sanctuary & Rescue Network · Oct 2020 - Present | Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
Education
University of North Texas at Dallas
Master of Science, Public Leadership and Administration · Class of 2021
Texas A&M; University-Commerce
Master of Arts, World History · Class of 2018
The University of Texas at Dallas
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science · Class of 2016
Eastfield College / DCCCD
Two Associate Degrees
Skills
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A Pinterest externship researching how Gen Z uses the platform, producing a survey-driven insight for advertiser-facing storytelling.
The work investigated Gen Z behavior on Pinterest using a Jobs-to-be-Done survey deployed to Gen Z respondents. The project collected and analyzed responses, synthesizing patterns in how younger users search and curate content on the platform. Findings were packaged into a single evidence-backed insight intended for an advertiser pitch.
I designed and ran a Jobs-to-be-Done survey with Gen Z participants, analyzed the responses, and distilled those results into a concise insight suitable for an advertiser-facing presentation.
