Allison Pimm

Allison Pimm

Research and Sales Assistant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Associate Vice President at Vault Communications

  • Education

    • Villanova University

      2005 - 2009
      Bachelor’s Degree Communication - Public Relations and Rhetoric 3.8 GPA

      Activities and Societies: PRSSA - Fundraising Chair, Club Field Hockey

    • University of Cape Town

      2008 - 2008
      Study Abroad

      I spent 6 months studying at the University of Cape Town from January-June 2008.

  • Experience

    • Lenfest Media Group

      Jun 2009 - Dec 2009
      Research and Sales Assistant
    • Monitorforhire.com

      Jan 2010 - Apr 2012
      Marketing Manager

      • Managed all company marketing, including conceptualization, development, and execution of publications, press releases, brochures, in-house communication, social media, and website• Generated exposure and consequent business on limited budget via networking, trade shows, and conferences

    • Maybe A Cookie Will Help

      Dec 2010 - Dec 2018
      Owner

      Owner and artist behind Maybe A Cookie Will Help, a custom treats company in the Greater Philadelphia Area. After an incredible 8-year run helping everyone else make memories and celebrate milestones, it was time to hang up my apron and focus on making my own memories and celebrating my own milestones.

    • Whole Foods Market

      Dec 2011 - May 2013
      Healthy Eating Specialist & Marketing Assistant

      • Managed and maintained all corporate brand standards through the execution of programs, signage, communication, social media messaging• Coordinated community relations through small- and large-scale events, classes in-store and at local colleges, hospitals, and schools• Expanded employee and customer trainings on company standards regarding Health Starts Here program

    • Upper Dublin Township

      May 2013 - Jun 2016
      Communications Specialist

      • Orchestrated entire township communications operation• Established and expanded township social media presence• Spearheaded complete website overhaul in 2014-2015• Fostered excellent relationships with elected officials, residents, business community, and media• Facilitated township-wide training on programs such as DocStar Document Management, Constant Contact and Robly eNewsletter platforms, TelVue, GovQA Citizen Action Center.• Executed the duties of emergency PIO during weather and other similar events• Streamlined end of year reporting system to ensure continuity and ease of access Show less

    • Upper Merion Township

      Jun 2016 - Sept 2021
      Chief Public Information Officer

      • Heads the Public Information and Marketing Division of township administration, which includes the Digital Communications Coordinator, Coordinator of TV Services, and Marketing Manager.• Spearheads the planning, conceptualization, development, and fine-tuning of all marketing communications, including manuals, web copy, presentations, brochures, publications, advertisements, marketing collateral, and press releases.• Developed a comprehensive strategic township communication plan to document objectives, target audiences, available media, messaging strategies, and recommendations. • Awarded top honors by the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS) Annual Outstanding Citizen Communication Contest three times in four years (2018, 2020, and 2021) for exceptional and comprehensive efforts to communicate with residents• Supports over 200 employees and 30,000+ residents, visitors, and businesses through effective internal and external communications via all available media channels• Spearheaded complete website redesign and overhaul in 2016-2017• Implemented and administered citizen engagement tool (QScend Technologies), which resulted in a direct cost and time savings and led to a more efficient business model across all departments• Cultivates, nurtures, and maintains collaborative relationships with media, local business community, elected officials, and executives Show less

    • Vault Communications

      Sept 2021 - now
      • Associate Vice President

        May 2022 - now
      • Account Manager

        Sept 2021 - May 2022
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Public Entity Leadership Certificate

      Penn State University
      May 2018
    • G-290 - Basic PIO Training

      FEMA
      Jan 2014
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Allison Pimm
      Outstanding Citizen Communication Award Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS) Feb 2021
    • Awarded to Allison Pimm
      Outstanding Citizen Communication Award Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS) Feb 2020
    • Awarded to Allison Pimm
      Public Entity Leadership Certificate The Pennsylvania State University - Abington College May 2018 Public Entity Leadership Certificate awarded for successful completion of 49 hours of instruction
    • Awarded to Allison Pimm
      Top TDM Professional Greater Valley Forge Transportation Management Association May 2018 Top TDM Professional, recognizing leaders within the transportation industry
    • Awarded to Allison Pimm
      Outstanding Citizen Communication Award Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS) Feb 2018