AC Official Resume
Alison Coolidge EDUCATION Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY Bachelor of the Arts in Political Science Bachelor of the Arts English, Concentration in Publishing and Literature GPA: 3.8 Honor Societies: Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Tau Delta, Pi Sigma Alpha
May 2015
WORK EXPERIENCE Penguin Random House – Blue Rider Press, New York, NY September-November 2014 Publicity Intern • Reported to two publicists on a regular basis and independently managed projects for each. • Researched which print and online media outlets, as well as which editors, were best suited to review specific titles. • Wrote pitches to potential reviewers, with an emphasis on bloggers, and maintained correspondence with these online and traditional media outlets. • Created online promotional materials such as e-cards and traditional press materials such as press releases, galley letters, and author Q&A’s. • Organized and executed large and small galley and finished book mailings. Events Management, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY May 2013- May 2015 Field Team Supervisor (Summer 2014) • Responsible for overseeing the preparation of accommodations for conferences ranging from 20-850 guests. • Led teams of students ranging from 5-20 members for various tasks pertaining to guest housing. • Worked with 1-3 supervisors regularly, honing my communication and problem solving skills alone and with other managers. • Maintained the organization and inventory counts of multiple storage locations. • Regularly used strong problem solving, communication, and management skills. Hospitality Desk Representative (May 2013-May 2015) • Assist visitors in person and over the phone while managing the hospitality desk using excellent customer service skills. • Work on a team that facilitates small and large group events for multiple conferences and festivals. • Advise and assist students planning and coordinating their on-campus events. Penguin Random House – Dutton Books, New York, NY September-November 2013 Publicity and Marketing Intern • Self-motivated intern to Senior Publicist and Associate Marketing Manager. • Composed press materials, including releases, author Q&A’s, long and short form pitches, and galley letters. • Researched and pitched potential reviewers from blogs, magazines, newspapers, radio, and television. • Created marketing materials such as promotional posters, Maximum Shelf ads, and galley copy. • Worked closely with the Associate Marketing Manager on the Summer 2014 catalog.
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Managed Dutton’s social media presence on Tumblr. Maintained correspondence with bloggers, journalists, and reviewers. Sarah Jane Freymann Literary Agency, New York, NY June - August 2013 Editorial Intern • Read prospective manuscripts and made suggestions for their improvements while determining their potential for success in the market. • Made recommendations of titles to the agents based on their quality, fit with the agency, and potential for publication and provided feedback and advice for agents on manuscripts they wanted to represent and work with. Big Blue Ocean, LLC, Jericho, NY February- June 2013 Sales and Marketing Intern • Made 75 cold calls daily and researched new accounts to refer to the senior sales team. • Opened and managed 6 new accounts. • Researched market and forecasted potential losses. • Helped develop marketing strategies for a national tradeshow and for the company in general. The Office of Governor Deval Patrick, Boston, MA June- August 2012 Governor’s Council Intern • Helped the Governor’s councilors prepare for hearings, interviews, confirmations, and general tasks. • Facilitated the preparation and attended Council meetings. • Attended formal and informal sessions of the Massachusetts Senate and House of Representatives. • Worked with and helped process notary public applications, pardon requests, and justice of the peace applications. ACTIVITIES • Hofstra Equestrian Team, Vice President (2013-14), Captain (2014-15) • Hofstra English Society, Secretary (2013-14), President (2014-15) COMPUTER SKILLS AND PROGRAMS Publicity Assistant – Cision Point – InDesign – Firebrand - Microsoft Office Suite – all social media platforms. Proficient in both Mac and PC.