2520 N. Seminary Ave.

, Chicago, IL
610-241-6348
Harris_a@verizon.net
Allison Harris linkedin.com/in/allisongharris

Early career professional in communications and marketing seeking an entry-level position following graduation in March.

Experience
Communications Intern / CS-Effect, Chicago, IL {SEPT. 2019– PRESENT}
• Developed and implemented social media copy and graphics
• Increased reach by more than 500% within 3 months on agency’s social media channels
• Drafted and distributed press releases to target media outlets
• Created monthly newsletter and weekly blog posts on company and industry happenings
Media Relations Intern / Jo Chicago Communications, Chicago, IL {JUNE 2019– SEPT 2019}
• Created weekly media trackers and wrap reports on behalf of clients
• Assisted in running media lounges for high profile events with over 3,000 attendees
• Developed media lists, corporate backgrounders and fact sheets
Marketing and Events Intern / mHUB, Chicago, IL {FEB. 2018– AUG. 2018}
• Assisted Event Associate on over 100 events for a wide range of clients including high-profile government
officials, members of the media, and high-level executives
• Developed content for social media channels for an audience of more than 7,000
• Created weekly events newsletter to communicate roles and expectations to staff
Brand Ambassador / Riddle and Bloom, Chicago, IL {JAN. 2018– JUNE 2019}
• Promoted La Croix by providing students and community members with knowledge on products through one-
on-one conversations, samples, and giveaways
• Created weekly social media content with an average engagement rate of 4%
• Worked with event coordinators and venues for weekly product display

Education
EXPECTED GRADUATION: MARCH 2020
DePaul University / Chicago, IL
• Bachelor of Arts: Public Relations and Advertising
• Minors: Marketing, Event Planning
• GPA: 3.80
• Awards: Dean’s List for all quarters in attendance
Corvinus University / Budapest, Hungary
• Semester Abroad: Fall 2018
• Focus: Commerce, Society and Culture in Eastern Europe

Activities
New Member Educator / Chi Omega Fraternity, DePaul University {NOV 2018- PRESENT}
• Supervised and educated the new member class of 40 through weekly meetings and events
• Managed an annual $20,000 budget and planned three large scale events for 120+ guests
• Selected a sub-committee and assistant and delegated and oversaw tasks throughout the year
Order of Omega Leadership Fraternity / DePaul University {SEPT 2018- PRESENT}
• Assisted in running alumni networking events
• Volunteered quarterly at local non-profits and community events

Skills
• Expert in Microsoft Office, G Suite, Hoot Suite, and Cision
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, SPSS, and Mail Chimp