Alison Parkins

Experience

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  Boston Globe Media

  Jun 2003 - Dec 2003

  Editorial Assistant

  Wrote articles on a variety of topics and assisted newsroom reporters with story research.

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  Core Weekly

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2004

  Freelance Correspondent

  Covered human interest features in the greater Madison area as well as generated story ideas for this weekly alternative newspaper.

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  The Capital Times

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2004

  Freelance Correspondent

  Reported on a variety of topics in the greater Madison area.

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  Association of State Floodplain Managers, Inc. (ASFPM)

  Oct 2004 - Apr 2006

  Member Services Coordinator

  Coordinated membership services for this organization of 6,500 national and chapter members; assisted in planning and executing national annual conference; and assisted in compiling, editing, and distributing bi-monthly newsletter.

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  S4Carlisle Publishing Services

  Apr 2006 - Apr 2007

  Project Editor

  Coordinated the editing, design, and production of higher education materials, ensuring quality projects were delivered to national clients in a timely manner.

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  Great River Technologies

  Mar 2007 - Jun 2012

  Senior Developmental Editor

  Worked with authors at higher education institutions across the country to develop engaging and relevant online publications, using multimedia and technology. Consulted with higher education professors on best instructional design practices.Oversaw the delivery of online publications and interactive educational technology, adhering to the established budget and timelines.

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  University of Wisconsin-Platteville

  Apr 2013 - now

  Oversee the public relations strategy at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, helping to tell the university’s story through writing, multimedia, and social media Write, review, and edit articles, websites, and publications to promote the university, as well as collaborate with various departments on campus to articulate a consistent message that supports the university’s mission and strategic priorities Foster relationships with the media, develop targeted pitches, and manage media inquiriesOversee all university editorial style guides to ensure consistency in voice across all university communicationsProofread publications, including press releases, magazines, website content, official university communications, marketing brochures, and moreServe as Deputy Public Information Officer and part of a command staff in the Incident Command System, which includes drafting and distributing sensitive and urgent messages on behalf of the university Show less

  • Communications Director, Public Information Officer

    Nov 2023 - now

  • Associate Director of Public Relations

    Jul 2017 - Nov 2023

  • University Relations Specialist

    Apr 2013 - Jul 2017