Communications and Writing Specialist

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ALLISON M. K UNK E

WORK EXPERIENCE

April 2019 – Present Freelance Chicago, IL

Freelance Writer and Communications Specialist

+ Writes clear, concise, and high-engaging content for various mediums including but not limited to social media, web, blog, digital, print advertising, etc.

+ Plans, organizes, and develops content calendars for social media

+ Coaches company leaders in best marketing and PR tactics

+ Writes and develops 10+ blog articles per month for various brands, accruing up to 9,000 views per month each

August 2018 – April 2019 G&S Business Communications Agency Chicago, IL Account Executive

+ Drafted content for various mediums, including press releases, digital and social media, broadcast, web, print publications and sales/marketing collateral

+ Developed and managed client brands through PR tactics

+ Conducted customer and client interviews to draft copy for feature stories that ran in national publications

+ Contributed to account strategy development and refinement July 2017 – August 2018 G&S Business Communications Agency Chicago, IL Junior Account Executive

+ Integrated cross-agency creative specialists to enhance story-telling

+ Directed team digital requests and email marketing

+ Managed day to day client communications and account services EDUCATION

2013 – 2017 Trinity International University Deerfield, IL B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Business Communication

+ Graphic Design Minor

+ Graduated as President of the Communication Department Honor’s Society Proficient in: Cision, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Advantage Project Management

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