A llison Law rence
Greensburg, PA 15601
Cell: 724-***-****
Email: ****.*********@*****.***
EDUCAT ION
U niversity of Pi ttsburgh, P ittsburgh, PA
Graduation Date: August 2010
Bachelor of Arts: English Writing/Journalism Track
Related Area: Communications
WORK EXPER IENCE
Ca rnegie Libra ry of Pittsburgh, Communications Depa rtment
M ay 2010-August 2010
Communications and Events Intern
Pittsburgh, PA
• Help with planning and execution of major events including an annual summer reading
event for children and families and the opening celebration for a branch library
• Write press releases and copy for brochures, newsletters, flyers, reports, etc.
• Edit and revise copy writ ten by other members of the department
• Assist the department with other tasks as needed, including social media exposure
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U P MC Cancer Centers, Clinical M a rketing Depa rtment
J anuary 2010-June 2010
Marketing Communications Intern
Pittsburgh, PA
• Assist in researching and writing articles for various UPMC Cancer Centers
publications, most prominently a monthly newsletter distributed network-wide to staff and
physicians
• Manage and maintain the UPMC Cancer Centers’ network events calendar spreadsheet
• Proofread and edit communications team publications and other materials
• Assist the communications specialists with other tasks as needed, including the
development of marketing plans
I dlewild and Soakzone
Summers 2006-2009
Retail Stand Manager
L igonier, PA
• Work up to 60 hours per week managing employees and operations at locations
t hroughout the park
• Received promotions to higher managerial positions each summer
VOLUNTEER WORK
Service Lea rning in Nonprofit Organizations
Administrative Volunteer, Hillman Cancer Center
September 2009-January2010
Department of Professional Education
S KILLS AND QUAL I F ICAT IONS
• Excellent writ ten and oral communication skills
• Motivated, hardworking, and eager to learn
• Ability to work independently or with others in group settings
• Computer proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Internet, and Adobe Photoshop
Academic and professional writing samples and references available upon request.