Alison Quay Law
Hyattsville, MD. 20782
310-***-**** ● abn908@r.postjobfree.com
I am a strategic leader that translates strategies into maximum profits with the best interest of shareholders,
customers, employees, and the public. I am a highly innovative professional with a strong knowledge of
evaluating requirements and managing projects. Very knowledgeable of industry standards and proven
track record of implementing the necessary controls to ensure compliance. Dedicated to maintaining a
reputation built on quality, service, and uncompromising ethics.
Core Skills
• Building mutually beneficial relationships with clients
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
EDUCATION
Cannes Film Festival, Cannes, France 2012
(Creative Minds Group)
Howard University, Washington, D.C. 2012
Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism
Minor in Sociology, Cum Laude Honors
MULTIMEDIA JOURNALISTS
Production Coordinator & Communication Specialist
• Main Event Inaugural Press
• Journalism/Production experience in media television broadcasting and/or film production
• Managed and distributed production delivery schedules, episode descriptions, shooting locations,
production company information, and other relevant program updates using appropriate databases.
• Build cross-functional relationships with other departments, specifically Executive Assistants, to
coordinate approvals, provide project status, and production schedules.
• Provided support to staff in the production and preparation of briefing books, briefing packets and
other documents required for senior-level meetings. Served as the logistical focal point on meeting
venue(s), greet and escort visitors.
• Prepared, updated, and maintained document indices, coding in database management, basic research,
organization of files, compilations of exhibits, proofreading and document retrieval from outside
sources (Internet, libraries, courts and agencies)
• Assisted creative team in compiling footage for campaigns, special projects, Upfront, more.
• Assisted creative teams in all aspects of pre and post-production.
• Social media management. Maintained and Monitored social platforms such as Twitter and Facebook
Accounts. Uploaded artifacts that supported social awareness strategy.
• Assisted in writing press releases
• Video editing
• Created and Directed the First on campus 30 minute Entertainment show “Yard Talk”
• Delivered coverage to over 10,000 people at the AT&T Nations Classic Football Game
• Reported and produced packages for the Howard and local DC community
• Conducted Research for investigative news stories
• Assisted with live stand-ups, logged footage and conducted interviews
• Award Show Coordinator
Celebrity Guest Agent
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Produced News Promo’s
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Researched and pulled video footage for producers and correspondents
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Personal assist news anchor J.C. Hayward for all show and production needs.
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Production Affiliates:
• Presidential Inaugural Committee Washington D.C. January 2013
• BET AWARDS SHOW-BET Honors Washington D.C. January 2013
• The Creative Producers Group-ELC National Harbor October 2012
• Voice of America-Latin America Division Washington D.C. January- April 2012
• WKYS Radio One, w/ Pharaoh Martin Washington D.C. Sept. 2010-Dec. 2011
• WUSA-TV9, W/J.C HAYWARD Washington D.C. Sept.-December 2009
• The Hilltop News Paper-Howard University Washington D.C. Sept. 2009-Jan-2012
• HBCU BUZZ-Online News Service Washington D.C. Sept. 2009-Jan 2012
• Howard University News Service Washington D.C. Sept. 2009-Jan 2012
• SLN-TV4, Spotlight Network Washington D.C. Aug. 2010-Jan. 2012
• 19 Action News, w/ Markina Brown Cleveland Ohio January-May 2008
• 19 Actions News, w/ Danielle Serino Cleveland Ohio September-January 2007
CUSTOMER REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
TEACHING
• Engaged students with hands on education and job training
• Used urban, natural, and maritime resources as “living classrooms.”
• Eliminated barriers to success for young adults and families through community development,
workforce preparation, and life skills training
Substitute Teaching License Cleveland, OH December 2012
Living Classrooms, Summer Educator Washington D.C. June-August 2012
GUEST SERVICES/HOSTESS
• Resolved customer complaints by listening to their concerns and doing everything in my ability to
rectify the situation.
• Delivered Superb Hospitality to Guest
• Managed Calls/ Data Entry
• Built relationships with regular customers by learning and remembering their preferences.
• Multi-tasked by seating clientele guests as they arrived
Embassy Suites Beachwood Ohio March 2008-January 09
XO Prime Steaks Cleveland Ohio Aug. 2007-April 2008
Ritz Carlton Cleveland Ohio Sept. 2006-April 2007
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Active Member, National Association of Black Journalists
Community Service, Girl Scouts Troop Leader of Nations Capitol
Executive Historian, Transfer Student Association
Executive Secretary, Howard University Association of Black Journalists’
Mentor, Trio Support/SOC
School of Communications Academic Mentor
COMPUTER SKILLS
Working Knowledge in AVID iNews, DALET, MIRA
Expertise in Final Cut Studio, Apple Op. System, Audacity, Panasonic DV Video Camera,
Microsoft Office Outlook, & PowerPoint.
LANGUAGES
Intermediate in American Sign Language, Beginner in Spanish