Monday, May 31, 2010
Alison M. Bilbo
(804)-350-8836
amboakley@gmail.com
www.ramsfieldhockey.wordpress.com
www.alisonbilbo.blogspot.com
__________________
Objective
I am seeking a position that will utilize my skills in writing and researching to excel in a fast-paced environment.
Education
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Va.
Fall 2005-Fall 2009
Course of Study: Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication, with a concentration in Public Relations.
Graduated: December 2009
Computer Skills
Operation of:
- Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, PageMaker, Illustrator and Audition
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MovieMaker and Publisher
- StatCrew
Related Experience
-Completed courses:
- Mass Media Graphics, with an A mark. This class focused the Adobe Creative Suite.
-Public Relations writing, with an A mark. In this class I completed a backgrounder on the new Virginia Indoor Smoking Ban.
-Public Relations Research, with an A mark. This class encompasses many different types of research, including observational, surveys, and group studies.
- Public Relations Campaigns, with an A mark. This was the final class in the public relations major at Virginia Commonwealth University. This class provided a real client, in which we created a strategic plan book for the client’s organization.
-I have created multimedia slide shows, editing audio and photos.
Related Employment History
Virginia Commonwealth University Field Hockey, Richmond, Va
Manager, 2008 and 2009 seasons
My job duty was Videotaping the scout film during games. In the 2009 season my duties expanded, while interning with the university’s athletics communication department, I wrote the team’s blog, and produced post-game releases.
Virginia Commonwealth University Athletic Communication, Richmond, Va.
Student Assistant, August 2009-Dec. 2009
As a student assistant I was given the task of writing feature stories for the VCU athletics website. In addition to those articles I was also put in charge of the VCU field hockey blog “Runnin’ with the Rams”, a blog going over; the outcomes of games, high points in the season, individual and team accomplishments and providing readers information on the teams travel and away trips.
By working with the Athletic Communication office I was also given the opportunity to learn the program StatCrew while doing game day operations.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Virginia, Richmond, Va.
Development Intern, May-July 2009
I was given tasks related to the promotion of the chapter by helping to create a brochure and work on the monthly E-Newsletter, also researching ways to bring the newsletter more up-to-speed with more current technology. I also assisted in the upkeep of the database used to keep track of the chapter’s constituents. Lastly I helped to plan and promote a fundraiser at Qdoba Mexican Grill to raise funds for the chapter.
Other Employment History
Oakley, Inc, Richmond, Va.
Lead Sales Assoc., Feb.06-Present
As a member of Oakley retail sales I am held responsible for knowing all aspects of Oakley’s historical and technical information. I am responsible for having good customer relation skills, verbal communication. Another duty of the job is help in the organization of the sales floor and stock room.Pacific Sunwear, Richmond, Va. Sales Lead, 2003-2005I was in charge of opening procedures; counting the register, changing marketing, taking the deposit to the bank. I had to organize the sales floor, as well as the stock room/office. I had to maintain excellent verbal communication with managers, employees and customers.
Extracurricular
-Member of Quill and Scroll
-Member of the VCU varsity Field Hockey team 2006-2008
(804)-350-8836
amboakley@gmail.com
www.ramsfieldhockey.wordpress.com
www.alisonbilbo.blogspot.com
__________________
Objective
I am seeking a position that will utilize my skills in writing and researching to excel in a fast-paced environment.
Education
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Va.
Fall 2005-Fall 2009
Course of Study: Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication, with a concentration in Public Relations.
Graduated: December 2009
Computer Skills
Operation of:
- Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, PageMaker, Illustrator and Audition
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MovieMaker and Publisher
- StatCrew
Related Experience
-Completed courses:
- Mass Media Graphics, with an A mark. This class focused the Adobe Creative Suite.
-Public Relations writing, with an A mark. In this class I completed a backgrounder on the new Virginia Indoor Smoking Ban.
-Public Relations Research, with an A mark. This class encompasses many different types of research, including observational, surveys, and group studies.
- Public Relations Campaigns, with an A mark. This was the final class in the public relations major at Virginia Commonwealth University. This class provided a real client, in which we created a strategic plan book for the client’s organization.
-I have created multimedia slide shows, editing audio and photos.
Related Employment History
Virginia Commonwealth University Field Hockey, Richmond, Va
Manager, 2008 and 2009 seasons
My job duty was Videotaping the scout film during games. In the 2009 season my duties expanded, while interning with the university’s athletics communication department, I wrote the team’s blog, and produced post-game releases.
Virginia Commonwealth University Athletic Communication, Richmond, Va.
Student Assistant, August 2009-Dec. 2009
As a student assistant I was given the task of writing feature stories for the VCU athletics website. In addition to those articles I was also put in charge of the VCU field hockey blog “Runnin’ with the Rams”, a blog going over; the outcomes of games, high points in the season, individual and team accomplishments and providing readers information on the teams travel and away trips.
By working with the Athletic Communication office I was also given the opportunity to learn the program StatCrew while doing game day operations.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Virginia, Richmond, Va.
Development Intern, May-July 2009
I was given tasks related to the promotion of the chapter by helping to create a brochure and work on the monthly E-Newsletter, also researching ways to bring the newsletter more up-to-speed with more current technology. I also assisted in the upkeep of the database used to keep track of the chapter’s constituents. Lastly I helped to plan and promote a fundraiser at Qdoba Mexican Grill to raise funds for the chapter.
Other Employment History
Oakley, Inc, Richmond, Va.
Lead Sales Assoc., Feb.06-Present
As a member of Oakley retail sales I am held responsible for knowing all aspects of Oakley’s historical and technical information. I am responsible for having good customer relation skills, verbal communication. Another duty of the job is help in the organization of the sales floor and stock room.Pacific Sunwear, Richmond, Va. Sales Lead, 2003-2005I was in charge of opening procedures; counting the register, changing marketing, taking the deposit to the bank. I had to organize the sales floor, as well as the stock room/office. I had to maintain excellent verbal communication with managers, employees and customers.
Extracurricular
-Member of Quill and Scroll
-Member of the VCU varsity Field Hockey team 2006-2008
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Reevaluating Kindergarten
This is a profile story I did on Katherine Blackburn, a local Richmond Kindergarten teacher that is changing how her young students knowledge is being tested.
Also I have included a multi-media slideshow that goes along with the story.
Also I have included a multi-media slideshow that goes along with the story.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Here is a sample of my work.
It is a news article I did for VCU's Mass Comm Week for the events Blog.
It is a news article I did for VCU's Mass Comm Week for the events Blog.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
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