Social Media Office Assistant

ALLYSHA DUNNIGAN

Lynn, MA ***** C: 339-***-**** adhkzf@r.postjobfree.com https://allyshadunnigan.wixsite.com/website-1 SUMMARY

Experienced writer and skilled in social media and journalistic writing. Versatile expertise in writing and researching news stories, content for social media and creating digital segments for newscasts. Very timely and dedicated to delivering the best work every time. SKILLS

• Social media content writing

• Instagram and Twitter expertise

• Excellent written and verbal communicator

• Exceptional writing and research skills

• Media relations

• Enthusiastic team player

EXPERIENCE

05/2020 to Current

01/2020 to 05/2020

Babysitter/Homeschool teacher Lynn, MA

• Babysit and assist with teaching remote writing and reading classes to elementary school kids. Intern: CGPR Public Relations Marblehead, MA

• Prepared and disseminated press releases and media kits for company and four clients.

• Developed and deepened relationships with media outlets and editors and created original content for blog posts and website articles.

• Drafted social media posts and created videos with eye for viral content strategies.

• Developed media lists, media kits, schedules, calendars, reports, and organized files and content. 09/2019 to 12/2019 Journalist Intern: Wicked Local Newspaper North shore area, MA

• Created tightly written news stories crafted from reliable sources.

• Developed connections with public relations contacts, which provided sources for news stories.

• Conducted interviews for local stories and events.

• Delivered stories, edits and visual content to editors in a timely manner 06/2019 to 12/2019 Behavioral Therapist: Aspire Learning Center – Beverly, MA

• Worked with children on the autism spectrum and taught basic skills such as communication, walking, bathroom routines, socialization and more.

02/2017 to 05/2019 Office Assistant: Salem State University Salem, MA

• Worked in the Honors Office assisting with phone calls, scheduling appointments, maintaining the office and supplies, preparing for events, student needs, and creating excel and word documents. Made flyers, videos and emails for special events, incoming freshmen and advising. 06/2018 to 09/2018 Social Media Director: Nahant Country Club – Nahant, MA

• Facilitated improvements on different platforms, including expanding follower numbers, growing click- through rates and increasing engagement. Documented events such as weddings and baby showers while creating promotions through Facebook and Instagram. 05/2018 to 09/2018 Summer Intern: WCVB NewsCenter 5 Needham, MA

• Worked at the assignment desk, with the social media team and production on a rotating schedule. Wrote stories for the live shows and spent time assisting in the control room. Recorded a reel using previous scripts and practiced with the anchors. Conducted research and phone calls to witnesses, authorities and people involved in stories.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Bachelor of Science in Media and Communications Salem State University, Salem, MA

• Concentrations in Public Relations and Journalism, Minor in Spanish

• Phi Sigma Iota Honor Society Chapter #260 - Department of World Languages and Cultures

• Lambda Pi Eta - National Communication Association Honor Society

• Dean’s Lost Honoree 2018-2020

• Undergraduate Honors Thesis: https://allyshadunnigan.wixsite.com/fyrethesis

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