Allison Gall

Bridal Stylist | Galleria Gowns | 2021-Present

• Research, write, and curate articles on bridal fashion and trends

• Create marketing materials using Adobe Creative Suite and Canva

• Form strong client relationships and interview clients to understand their needs,

       budgets, and wants to curate, personalized styles for clients

• Develop relationships with clients to encourage word-of-mouth recommendations

       and increase sales

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Coordinator of Communication and Youth | St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church | 2018 - 2025

• Plan and execute large-scale annual fundraising event which included fundraising

       return of $12,600 with a 50% increase over previous years

• Write and distribute the weekly Parish newsletter using Mailchimp, with an average open rate of 68% and average clickthrough rate of 3%.

• Build and maintain Parish website through existing content management system by

       delivering regular event updates, page creation, and website copywriting

• Curate, manage, and monitor parish social media accounts, including building business pages and increasing followers on Meta accounts by 100%.

• Create engaging assets for special event marketing using graphic design principles

• Manage Parish-wide calendar, including assigning event spaces and coordinating the resource needs of groups and committees.

• Coordinate live streaming of services and other events using Boxcast

• Maintain AV Technology and coordinate its use across Parish programs

• Design, write, and edit weekly print bulletin using Canva

• Act as photographer and videographer during parish events and maintain the parish photo library

• Edit digital photos and create and edit videos for social media and the parish website

• Design and manage ordering of letterhead, business cards, and nametags for parish staff

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Store Manager and Bridal Consultant | Moon and Back Bridal | 2017

• Manage customer relations by handling bridal appointments and following through with customers after appointments to ensure a positive experience with the company

• Curate and manage social media presence on Facebook and Instagram

• Communicate frequently with vendors to maintain good relationships and prompt service

• Process orders and payments efficiently and confidentially 

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 Alumni Engagement and Marketing Intern | Contemporary Youth Orchestra | 2016-17

• Create and facilitate new CYO Alumni Association, including management of social media presence

• Develop and write content for a new alumni newsletter

• Update and manage alumni database, including data collection

• Member of the Alumni Committee

• Write weekly communication email for current parents

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 Assistant Wedding Coordinator | Kirkbrides Wedding Planning and Design | 2016-17

• Manage vendors to ensure that events are organized and efficient

• Maintain set schedule and use time management skills to ensure events run smoothly

• Work closely with the client to maintain a positive customer experience and relationship throughout the event

• Coordinate event decor

 

Philanthropy Institute Intern | Cleveland Clinic Foundation | 2016

• Write stewardship letters for donors

• Research donors and prospects using proprietary prospect management software and Tableau

• Assist in projects for events such as VeloSano and An Evening with Scott Hamilton and Friends Ice Show and Gala

• Identify annual fund donors using the Daily Gift Report

• Research and write stewardship reports on various programs and projects relating to Taussig Cancer Center

 

Marketing Specialist | Ursuline College | 2015-16

• Social media content creation and curation for the College, including Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, and Snapchat

• Write and send news releases and media pitches and advisories

• Update the College website using a content management system

• Take photo and video of major college events

• Research, write, and edit articles for Voices, the College’s magazine, both online and print

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Chapter Advisor/Campus Correspondent | Her Campus Media & Her Campus JCU | 2013-15

• Campus Correspondent for Her Campus JCU - 2013-14; serve as Founder, President, and Editor-in-Chief; managing a staff of 25 students; writing, editing, and publishing weekly online magazine; create and launch social media and marketing campaigns; organize and host events

• Chapter Advisor for Her Campus Media - 2014-15; serve as advisor for collegiate chapters of Her Campus online magazine; advise 5-6 collegiate chapters per semester, including keeping track of weekly requirements and filing weekly reports; give weekly feedback to collegiate chapters on magazine articles and social media content

 

Communications Intern | Western Reserve Academy | 2012

• Write articles on campus events and student achievements for The Brick Row Beacon, WRA’s online newsletter

• Assist in editing for the quarterly alumni magazine

• Live Tweet major school events such as Commencement and Reunion Weekend

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