Allison paksoy resume
Resume:
Allison H. Paksoy
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Suite * Room 6
Boston, MA 02215
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EDUCATION:
Boston University
Boston, MA
September 2007 - December 2008
Master of Science in Public Relations
GPA: 3.84
Elon University
Elon, NC
August 2002 - May 2006
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
GPA: 3.66
Cum Laude
WORK EXPERIENCE:
The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra
Charlotte, NC
May 2008 - August 2008
•Wrote press releases and pitch letters on upcoming Symphony events to local media sources
•Interviewed Symphony musicians, conductors and guest artists for feature articles printed in
Charlotte-area publications and the Symphony newsletter
•Contributed as a major editor to the first drafts and final version of the newsletter
•Updated the Symphony’s electronic sources, including its Web site and Myspace page
•Organized the Symphony’s playbills and press clippings
•Prepared for, attended and worked the Symphony summer events
Konbit Sante (non-profit focused on improving healthcare in Haiti)
Boston, MA
January 2008 - May 2008
•Researched organization and corresponded with executive director to develop the best
communication strategy for the client
•Produced information evaluating the organization’s current fundraising and communication
tactics and sent findings to the organization
•Produced PSA strategy suggestions for Konbit Sante to consider when targeting publics in
Haiti and the U.S.
•Researched benefits and costs of corporate sponsorships, produced written materials on the
topic and formally presented findings to Konbit Sante representatives
Boston University Graduate Assistant
Boston, MA
September 2007 - May 2008
•Studied several news sources daily and produced material to quiz students on their
understanding of current events
•Graded tests and quizzes and examined student projects, which strengthened understanding
of public relations practices and communication strategy
•Produced edits for Boston University’s College of Communication Web site, which are in
the process of being used in updating the site
BBC Radio Four, Intern
London, UK
October 2006 - November 2006
•Contacted congressional press secretaries and NPR reporters to coordinate interviews by a
BBC representative on the night of the U.S. midterm elections
•Produced impressive lists of congressional offices and NPR reporters to interview, which
led to the BBC’s successful election coverage
•Stayed current with latest news of political races in the districts important for BBC coverage
Assistant Internship Coordinator
London, UK
June 2006 - December 2006
•Acted as a liaison between organizations, students and university officials and handled
concerns and questions from each
•Arranged interviews between organizations and university students and developed
impressive new contacts for future internship placements
•Produced student evaluation sheets for internship supervisors and successfully ensured all
were in by the stated deadline
•Organized internships for students from several US universities including Binghamton,
Elon, FSU, Grinnell and Oberlin
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
•Higher Ground for AIDS victims
•Blakey Hall retirement home;
•PAYCE after school center
•Room in the Inn at Davidson United Methodist
OTHER SKILLS:
•Language: Conversant in French
•Computer: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel; Mac and PC operating
systems; SPSS; currently learning Photoshop, InDesign, Flash and iMovie
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