Jessica Elise Allen
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Career Objective
Seeking position utilizing strong research and communications skills.
Education
East Carolina University, Greenville, N.C. -- May 2009
--Graduated with Bachelor of Science degree in Human Health and Performance with emphasis in Community Health and Minor in Marketing
Professional Experience
Meridian Marketing. Charlotte, N.C.
Marketing Assistant, August 2009 - Present
-- Design and implemented the posters exhibition and display of the products.
-- Responsible for the endorsement of the products for the local dealers and shopkeepers.
-- Organize and coordinate the press release.
-- Develop marketing plans for high profile client base
-- Develop new websites for clients
-- Assist with development and implementation of electronic ads for clients
Lake Norman Regional Medical Center – Mooresville, N.C.
Lake Norman Regional Medical Center – Mooresville, N.C.
Public Relations and Marketing Intern, May 2009 – July 2009
-- Assisted with development and implementation of several print and electronic advertising campaigns for the hospital
-- Prepared and distributed press releases and feature stories concerning hospital services, physicians,
personnel and special events
-- Responsible for Physician and Family Ad Campaign
-- Responsible for public relations activities, media relations and speaking engagements
-- Responsible for web site management and daily updates
-- Responsible for AXIS TV management and daily updates
-- Responsible for pitching stories pertaining to medical milestones, new services and human interest to local media/reporter
Community Outreach Intern, May 2009 – July 2009
-- Participated with the 2009 Iredell Community Assessment Team
-- Provide Health and Wellness information and services to area groups and community members
-- Attend Community Skin Cancer Screening
-- Assist with Community Health Fairs
-- Attend Community Support Groups
-- Develop and present a program to Community support groups
-- Assist at Free Physicals with local school district
-- Assist with Blood Pressure Clinics
Lake Norman Surgical - Mooresville, N.C.
Office Assistant/Receptionist, January 2002 - present
-- Provide comprehensive secretarial and clerical support to center staff and management.
-- Assist with bookkeeping and payroll
-- Discuss Pre/Post Operative Procedures to Patient
-- Produce informational videos for the Doctor to distribute to patient
-- Greet visitors and provide basic information to visitors and callers.
-- File/ retrieve patient medical records
East Carolina University Student Government Association – Greenville, N.C.
Executive Cabinet Member- Secretary of External Affairs, August 2007 – April 2008
-- Responsible for representing and promoting students of East Carolina University to the community, city, and state
-- Acts as the liaison between the ECU students to the ECU Student Senate
-- Liaison between the ECU Alumni Association and SGA Senate
-- Liaison for all relations concerning university, local, and state governments
-- Keeps the students informed about pressing campus issues
-- Attended all campus meetings that deal with student relations or student issues
Computer Skills
--Expert in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Power Point
--Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Quark XPress, Adobe Acrobat, QuickBooks
--Familiar with several website/ video production software
Community Activities
-- Lifespan Inc. – Troutman, NC
§ Board of Visitors Member – May 2009 – Present
§ Volunteer- January 2001 – Present
-- East Carolina University Student Government Association
§ Member - August 2005-May 2009
§ Senior Steering Committee for East Carolina University 2009 Graduating Class
§ Junior Class President – August 2007 – May 2008
§ Sophomore Class President – August 2006 – May 2007
§ Undergraduate Student Senate- August 2005 – May 2006
-- Healthy Pirates- Greenville, NC
§ Member - August 2007-May 2009
§ Vice President – August 2008 – May 2009
§ Treasurer – August 2007 – May 2008
§ Certified Peer Health Educator – September 2008
-- Rotaract of Greenville, NC –
§ Charter Member – August 2007 – March 2008
§ Vice President of Membership – September 2007 – March 2008
-- Jarvis Leadership Program
§ Member – August 2005 – May 2007
§ Jarvis Leadership Award – August 2006
-- Student Pirate Club
§ Member – August 2005 – May 2009
-- Community Volunteer
§ Volunteered 100+ hours
Professional Affiliations:
-- Member of Greek Organization- Greenville, NC
§ Member – August 2005 – May 2009
§ Philanthropy Chair - September 2006-December 2008
o 2008 Philanthropy Event of the Year
o 2008 Philanthropist of the Year
§ Webmaster - September 2006 – April 2009
-- Order of Omega, Greek Honor’s Fraternity – Greenville, NC
§ Member – January 2006 – May 2009
§ Vice President – January 2008 – January 2009
§ Secretary – January 2007 – January 2008
-- Phi Kappa Phi, Honor’s Fraternity- Greenville, NC
§ Member – August 2006 – May 2009