Alison’s Resume
WORK EXPERIENCE
Lead outreach efforts by promoting Office of Student Success events through tabling, peer engagement, and creative campus initiatives.
Assist in planning, organizing, and executing student-centered events such as workshops, success fairs, and open houses, contributing ideas to enhance programming and student experience.
Represent the Office of Student Success at campus events by welcoming students, answering inquiries, supporting event logistics, and ensuring a positive and resourceful environment.
Manage front desk operations by fielding phone calls, performing clerical duties, maintaining confidentiality, and serving as a first point of contact for students, families, and campus partners.
Office of Student Success Student Ambassador
Student Success - Emerson College
Sales Associate I
3fifteen Camillus - Rescue Mission Alliance of CNY
Provide outstanding customer service by creating a welcoming shopping environment and assisting customers with purchases, questions, and donations.
Operate the cash register, process transactions accurately, handle cash and returns, and follow all store policies to ensure efficient sales operations.
Support store upkeep by processing donations, restocking merchandise, maintaining organized displays, and ensuring cleanliness throughout the store.
Work independently and collaboratively by managing multiple tasks, balancing front-end service with behind-the-scenes operations, and contributing to the Rescue Mission’s mission.
Extracurriculars
Manage all financial operations for The Round Room, including budgeting, expense tracking, and financial reporting, while also overseeing budget allocation for production, marketing, and events.
Collaborate with fellow executive board members to plan and forecast budgets for upcoming seasons, projects, and promotional campaigns.
Create and curate promotional content, including graphics, captions, and multimedia materials, while leading event marketing efforts through outreach coordination and publicity management.
Coordinate closely with the editorial and production teams to ensure promotional messaging aligns with The Round Room’s mission of making international news accessible.
Treasurer and Marketing Manager
The Round Room Podcast
September 2023 - Present
Welcome Desk Assistant
Housing & Residential Education - Emerson College
Support front desk operations by providing information, answering questions, and maintaining a welcoming environment.
Verify resident status and assist with guest sign-in procedures in accordance with university housing policies.
January 2023 - Present
Manage fraternity chapter finances by collecting dues, tracking expenses, preparing financial reports, and supporting planning for events and initiatives, while ensuring compliance with university and national council policies.
Foster connections with alumni by coordinating outreach efforts, managing communications, organizing engagement efforts, and maintaining a comprehensive database to support networking and mentorship opportunities.
Design and deliver professional development programming and resources to strengthen members’ communication skills, industry knowledge, resumes, and networking abilities.
Represent the Alpha chapter in communications with the National Council by attending meetings, relaying updates, advocating for chapter initiatives, and strengthening alignment with national goals through strategic collaboration.
Treasurer, Professionalism Chair, & National Council Ambassador
Zeta Phi Eta - Alpha Chapter
February 2024 - Present
Edit and revise articles for accuracy, clarity, and engagement by proofreading, fact-checking, and upholding journalistic and editorial standards.
Collaborate closely with writers to refine story structure, tone, and voice, while providing personalized feedback to support growth and strengthen future contributions.
Editor
Five Cent Sound Magazine
October 2022 - Present
August 2021 - January 2024
September 2022 - Present
Wrote, edited, and proofread articles with a strong focus on accuracy, clarity, and journalistic integrity.
Collaborated with the editorial team to plan and develop content for each issue, contributing to story selection, layout design, and publication strategy.
Produced original visual content, including photography and illustrations, to accompany articles and enhance storytelling.
Maintained high editorial standards across both written and visual content while meeting fast-paced publication deadlines.
Writer, Editor, Photographer, & Illustrator
The Berkeley Beacon
September 2022 - May 2024
Developed and implemented public relations strategies to increase CPLA’s visibility on campus and strengthen organizational branding.
Managed CPLA’s social media accounts by creating and scheduling content, promoting events, and engaging with the student community.
Designed promotional materials and campaigns to support event marketing, membership recruitment, and community outreach initiatives.
Collaborated with fellow executive board members to align communications strategy with CPLA’s mission of fostering political awareness and leadership development.
Public Relations Chair & Social Media Manager
Communications, Politics, and Law Association
September 2022 - May 2024
HONORS AND AWARDS
2 Silver Keys
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
January 2021
Peace of Mind; Portrait Photography
Home; Poetry
2 Honorable Mentions
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
January 2021
Inside Out; Graphic Design
Forgotten Tracks; Lanscape Photography
Deans List
Emerson College
September 2022 - Present
EDUCATION
Minors in Public Relations and Philosophy.
Bachelor of Arts, Business of Creative Enterprises
Emerson College
Class of 2026
Advanced Regents Diploma
West Genesee High School
Class of 2022