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Alana Robinson 4085 Strathmore Dr. Montgomery, AL 36116 Email: [email protected] Cell: 334.309.6210 About Me: http://www.asr1985.wordpress.com Connect with Me: http://www.linkedin.com/in/alanasrobinson Local Sales Assistant WCOV-TV Montgomery, AL November 2008 – present Media Buyer for the Young Boozer, State Treasurer and Twinkle Cavanaugh, Public Service Commissioner campaigns. Purchased advertising in several markets throughout Alabama reaching half a million viewers. Both candidates won their respective offices in November 2010. Point of contact for the 2009 Digital Broadcast transition. Viewers knew where to purchase equipment, how to acquire digital stations and received equipment installation assistance. Designing station newsletter and department Facebook page to inform and create a deeper connection with the community Awarded Employee of the Quarter, July 2009 Public Relations Manager Sistas CanSurvive Coalition, Inc Montgomery, AL August 2010- present Pitch local media about upcoming events for volunteer organization Expanded media coverage for the annual “Walk & Rally” event. Garnered front page coverage in the “Lifestyle” section of the Montgomery Advertiser. Generates publicity for SCSC events using flyers, brochures, etc Uses social media (Facebook) to inform current members of upcoming events and recruit volunteers Implementing a nine month campaign for SCSC to expand the organization’s message and reach throughout the state. Webmaster UAB Student Member of PRCA/PRSSA Birmingham, AL March 2007-2008 Redesigned the student run website Implemented new website features including a message board Awarded First Webmaster, March 2008 Communications Intern Alabama Symphony Orchestra Birmingham, AL January 2007-May 2008 Produced several articles for the ASO publication, OPUS including the Welcome Letter, “Q&A” with the lead flautist and a guest conductor’s brief biography reaching 75% of the Birmingham Metropolitan area. Maintained the ASO official website and the ASO MySpace page Analyzed media coverage Advertising Representative UAB Student Publications Birmingham, AL April 2006-August 2006 Coordinate with prospective clients in order to prepare efficient marketing plans and policies Establishing and managing local accounts Maintaining an excellent relationship with clients Education: Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications, 2008 University of Alabama at Birmingham Professional Affiliations: PRSA Associate Member Skills: Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop & Dreamweaver, Social Media (Facebook & Twitter), Microsoft Office, blogging and website design

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Alana Robinson

4085 Strathmore Dr. Montgomery, AL 36116 Email: [email protected] Cell: 334.309.6210 About Me: http://www.asr1985.wordpress.com

Connect with Me: http://www.linkedin.com/in/alanasrobinson

Local Sales Assistant WCOV-TV Montgomery, AL November 2008 – present

• Media Buyer for the Young Boozer, State Treasurer and Twinkle Cavanaugh, Public Service Commissioner campaigns. Purchased advertising in several markets throughout Alabama reaching half a million viewers. Both candidates won their respective offices in November 2010.

• Point of contact for the 2009 Digital Broadcast transition. Viewers knew where to purchase equipment, how to acquire digital stations and received equipment installation assistance.

• Designing station newsletter and department Facebook page to inform and create a deeper connection with the community

• Awarded Employee of the Quarter, July 2009 Public Relations Manager Sistas CanSurvive Coalition, Inc Montgomery, AL August 2010- present

• Pitch local media about upcoming events for volunteer organization

• Expanded media coverage for the annual “Walk & Rally” event. Garnered front page coverage in the “Lifestyle” section of the Montgomery Advertiser.

• Generates publicity for SCSC events using flyers, brochures, etc

• Uses social media (Facebook) to inform current members of upcoming events and recruit volunteers

• Implementing a nine month campaign for SCSC to expand the organization’s message and reach throughout the state.

Webmaster UAB Student Member of PRCA/PRSSA Birmingham, AL March 2007-2008

• Redesigned the student run website

• Implemented new website features including a message board

• Awarded First Webmaster, March 2008 Communications Intern Alabama Symphony Orchestra Birmingham, AL January 2007-May 2008

• Produced several articles for the ASO publication, OPUS including the Welcome Letter, “Q&A” with the lead flautist and a guest conductor’s brief biography reaching 75% of the Birmingham Metropolitan area.

• Maintained the ASO official website and the ASO MySpace page

• Analyzed media coverage Advertising Representative UAB Student Publications Birmingham, AL April 2006-August 2006

• Coordinate with prospective clients in order to prepare efficient marketing plans and policies

• Establishing and managing local accounts

• Maintaining an excellent relationship with clients Education: Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications, 2008 University of Alabama at Birmingham Professional Affiliations: PRSA Associate Member Skills: Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop & Dreamweaver, Social Media (Facebook & Twitter), Microsoft Office, blogging and website design