1. JON ALLISON
2503 FLOYD AVE. APT. B RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 23220 jonmallison@gmail.com
TEL 757-372-2388
OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY NORFOLK, VA 2007
Bachelor of Arts in English with emphasis in Creative Writing, Minor in Political Science
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER, IMPACT MAKERS RICHMOND, VA 2016-PRESENT
Successfully drove content marketing strategy for new product roll-out. Personally wrote in-
depth pieces on niche healthcare topics. Directed social media strategy roll-out for !m brand.
BRAND STRATEGIST, KUMVEKA RICHMOND, VA 2015-2016
Autonomously transformed client intent into compelling marketing plans. Collaboratively devel-
oped strategy for and personally oversaw creative execution of print, digital, and video pieces.
Played key role with leadership in client re-brands, brand assessment analysis, and articulating
brand identity. Favored by Director as client-facing representative through travel.
SOCIAL MEDIA COPYWRITER, ZUULA CONSULTING, LLC RICHMOND, VA 2015
Performed consultation with leadership to redefine brand voice. Consistently drove 15% uptick
in social media engagement during roll-out season, which I personally managed.
COPYWRITER, ID.ME TYSONS CORNER, VA 2013
Refined writing marketing copy to a particular persona: middle-aged military wives.
CREATIVE SERVICES INTERN, TMG STRATEGIES ARLINGTON, VA 2010-2011
Relied upon to composed scripts for client videos. Published news stories for client publications.
Edited video for client presentations. Traveled to film client practice interviews for PR training.
NEWS ROOM INTERN, LEARFIELD COMMUNICATIONS JEFFERSON CITY, MO 2008
Honed voice and broadcasted hourly news for state-wide news syndication. Gathered and wrote
news stories for radio broadcast and internet publication. Innovated Missourinet.com with video.
ENGLISH TEACHER, CHESTERFIELD CO. PUBLIC SCHOOLS CHESTER, VA 2013-2014
Distilled core English for at-risk freshmen & seniors, inspiring many to choose to graduate.
MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER, LORIEN WOOD SCHOOL VIENNA, VA 2011-2013
Mastered intensive Humanities & Algebra curriculum and taught using out-of-the-box methods.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTOR, HEBEI COLLEGE OF FINANCE CHINA 2008-2010
Built strong rapport with over 1000 Chinese students. Presented to small & mass audiences.
RVA MAG 2014-PRESENT / THE JONGLE 2008-PRESENT / INNERLOUPE 2011 /
MISSOURINET 2008 // NYC MIDNIGHT 3RD IN 2016 SCREENWRITING COMPETITION
TEACHING
MARKETING
& WRITING
EDUCATION
PUBLISHED
WRITING
FORTE
“Translating brand essence into story-driven strategy at the corner of
client objectives and consumer journey.”