Alana Parker Email & Phone Number

Portland, Or, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Hire and supervise a team of opinion columnists, satire columnists and an assistant editor to publish articles each week. Receive and edit op-eds for clarity, length and strength of argument. Hold opinion pieces to the same fact checking standards as all other articles in the paper. Represent The Eagle professionally when op-ed submissions are criticized online and in person. Responsible for writing the weekly staff editorial. Supervise columns for print editions. Special emphasis on soliciting op-eds from diverse voices, especially in building the Identities section. Reach out to aspiring opinion writers wherever possible.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Solicit and edit submissions for guest columns and regular contributors. Contribute original columns regularly to the Opinion section. Assist with editorial content and decisions when the Managing Editor is unavailable. Collaborate with writers to refine and polish their pieces for publication. Work with the editorial board to uphold high standards and diverse perspectives in our coverage. Develop and maintain a compelling narrative voice within the Opinion section.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Write a biweekly column on topics relevant to the AU and local community. Develop and explore a consistent theme or perspective in each column. Attend editorial board meetings to contribute to broader discussions and editorial decisions. Collaborate with the Opinion Managing Editor to ensure timely publication of columns. Engage with readers through thought-provoking and well-researched content. Maintain a strong understanding of current events and campus issues to inform column topics.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Create and schedule weekly round-up posts showcasing The Eagle's top stories. Cover campus and local events through Instagram Stories, providing real-time updates. Collaborate with the Editor-in-Chief to receive daily content for Instagram posts. Craft visually engaging and informative posts that encapsulate key article ideas. Monitor and analyze engagement metrics to optimize content strategy. Maintain a consistent and cohesive brand presence on Instagram, aligning with The Eagle’s mission.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Responsible for the effective implementation of all New Student and Family Programs projects and goals. Welcoming and supporting incoming first-year students, transfer students, and their families. Leading a variety of sessions and activities throughout the summer as well as during All-American Welcome at the beginning of the fall semester. Assisting with planning and execution of NSO-related activities, including August Training, the preparation of training and NSO materials, working with campus partners, supporting logistics, etc. Serving as team leader, point of contact, and team motivator for a group of 15 Orientation Leaders (OLs) before, during, and after NSO programming. Helping to plan and (co-) facilitating OL Training opportunities throughout the summer. Cultivating an inclusive team environment that demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Serve as a guide and point of contact for students throughout the Orientation program. Facilitate group activities, such as icebreakers, campus tours, peer panels and Q&A sessions. Assist with implementation of campus partner content sessions, DC area excursions and peer-led evening activities. Foster a sense of belonging through active engagement with affinity programming, campus dialogues and cohort programming.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Provide the AU Phonathon Program and the Assistant Director of Annual Giving with leadership, supervision and oversight. Responsible for the application, interviewing, and training processes at AU Phonathon. Responsible for administering on the fly trainings on shift for common mistakes that occur while on the phone in addition to training callers on new calling lists. Oversee the Caller Mentors, ensuring that the steps of the call are being taught correctly. Generate reports that disclose AU Phonathon statistics. Responsible for initial analysis of overall program and individual statistics. Meet with student fundraisers to go over performance and set goals. Establish and maintain caller morale. Plan and execute any phonathon events like end of the semester parties or spirit weeks.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Utilize the calling software, VanillaSoft, to secure gifts from external constituents including but not limited to alumni and parents. Educate prospective alumni and parent donors on the importance of philanthropy in addition to updating them on campus news, needs, and events. Attend trainings/retreats to evaluate and improve individual performance on and off of the phone. Assist AU University Advancement staff in stewarding donors to the university. Serves as a student representative of the Annual Giving team. Table for the University during Founders Day and Commencement to promote Phonathon and gather donations. Attending/speaking at events. Text donation solicitation. Meeting with prospective donors in person.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Primary point of contact for staff of 200 DJs. Manager of Spinitron workspace. Comfortable with spreadsheets and working with large datasheets. Communication between CSI Admin, Eboard, and DJs. Builds DJ schedule, taking into account scheduling conflicts, seniority, and application details. Facilitates strikes, handles attendance, keeps track of rackspins. Point of contact with Spinitron LLC. Ensures DJs have studio access. Communicates important messages to staff.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Part of three separate staffs at American University's on campus radio, WVAU. DJ since Sept. 2022, hosting a weekly show focusing on exposing listeners to music that is not on Billboard's Hot 100. Web Staff Writer since Sept. 2023, writing bi-weekly columns write about music, namely concert and album reviews. Music Staff Reviewer since Feb. 2024, screening and reviewing albums the station receives from labels and promo companies.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Compile daily press clips on Senators Klobuchar and Smith, Governor Walz, all eight MN Delegates and important local news in Minnesota using media literacy to select articles. Create monthly breakdowns of the most important news about Senator Klobuchar for her staff to review. Attend and take notes on committee hearings, specifically for the Committee on Rules and Administration in which Senator Klobuchar is the chair. Assist with escorts, Capitol tours and administrative tasks as needed.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Draft press releases and social media posts, collect and distribute press clips, conduct media monitoring, work with the communications team on specialized projects, draft quotes for Senator Wyden, edit videos, and design digital graphics. Work closely with the Senate Finance Committee staff.

Tacoma, Washington, United States

Personally raised over $50,000 for the campaign. Conduct research on prospective donors. Maintain accurate records of contributions. Provide support for fundraising events and donor outreach initiatives. Analyze financial data. Assist in raising over $1.3 million — including working on the highest raising fundraising quarter in WA-06 history.

Portland, Oregon, United States

Elected to serve as Director of Student Engagement on Central Catholic High School’s Associated Student Body Leadership Board. Plan and organize all student activities and engagement efforts throughout the school year. Lead 8 school assemblies to encourage student participation and school spirit.

Portland, Oregon, United States

Organize and host meetings for club members; plan events and give presentations to the club on topics such as substance abuse, mental disorders, etc. Plan and oversee school-wide activities to engage students and faculty in meaningful discussions. Post on social media to promote club and encourage involvement.

Vancouver, Washington, United States

Completed comprehensive training at Humane Society to become a volunteer; learned about the organization’s mission, safety rules, and opportunities to help. Clean cat unit and socialize with animals waiting to be adopted. Interact with patrons and answer any questions that they may have about the adoption process.

Vancouver, Washington, United States

Work with patients staying in the Oncology Unit at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center. Clean main areas, restock supplies for doctors and nurses and serve food to patients. Interact with patients; comfort them and ensure that they are comfortable and happy with their care.

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science And Journalism, Senior

Activities and Societies: WVAU, The Eagle Newspaper, AU College Democrats, AU Students for Harris

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Associated Student Body Leadership, PERIOD @ Southwest Washington, Empowering Positive and Inclusive Choices.