Allia Mcdowell Email & Phone Number

Detroit, Mi, Us

Detroit, Michigan, United States

New York, United States

Lansing, Michigan Area

East Lansing, Michigan, United States

I have worked with Dr. Manuel Chavez studying the connection between social media and crisis. This position requires me to work with big data, analyzing social media data to draw conclusions about how media is being used during crises. We have evaluated a variety of events, from the presidential election, to the Las Vegas shooting, to all of the recent natural disasters. Our research will likely be published in multiple journals this year. Currently we are studying the differences in COVID responses between the United States and Europe using social media. I have gained skills evaluating and communicating big data to a wide audience, and have learned different analytical tools for this job.

Detroit, Michigan, United States

I had the pleasure of working with Amy Haimerl, founder of Shady Ladies Literary Society, as an entrepreneurial intern. SLLS is an organization that pairs female authors with Detroit-based chefs and bartenders to create events that bring authors and readers together for cocktails and conversation. As an intern, I had the opportunity to work with every aspect of the company - from managing social media accounts, to reporting on events, to brainstorming ideas for transitioning the company in the face of COVID-19 restrictions.

East Lansing, Michigan, United States

As a tour guide at a Big Ten University, it is my responsibility to be both a representative of the school as well as a positive example of the student body. This position challenged my skills in sales, customer relations, and leadership, as I was expected to be knowledgeable in all aspects of MSU, while also making each tour feel like a personal, customized experience for every guest. Due to the COVID-19 crisis, and the cancellation of campus tours, my time as a tour guide was cut short. However, I gained valuable experience during my three years in this role, and cherished every opportunity I had to make a difference in the college decision of an aspiring Spartan.

East Lansing, Michigan

I worked as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for Dr. Gilbert Harrell in the Eli Broad College of Business. I was assisting with the class Managerial Marketing (MKT300/327) - which is required for all students in the College of Business. I oversaw more than 700 students - assisting in grading, student relations, and other administrative duties. I was selected among my peers to be one of two teaching assistants who travelled to England during Winter Break of 2019-2020 to assist with the class during an education abroad program - “International Marketing and Business in London.”

East Lansing, Michigan

Making a Memory MSU is a non-profit organization which allows members to volunteer at hospitals dressed as popular characters. Not only did I serve as an Executive Board member handling marketing and PR, but I also helped to found this organization, joining the team within months of the club’s creation. I worked hard as one of the first members to take the organization from a school club, to a registered non-profit, and was diligent in creating all necessary content for the organization's use. I created social media accounts, built a website, and headed the marketing strategy. I left the organization in order for new leadership to help grow the club, as written in the bylaws.

Traverse City, Michigan

As an intern for the Traverse City Film Festival, I was in charge of much of the festival's marketing and communications strategy and implementation. I ran social media accounts, updated the website, and produced marketing content via photo, video, and graphic design. I acted as a liaison between the festival and local publications, fielding press requests and arranging official festival credentials. I helped to plan festival events, and was consistently on site to make sure everything ran smoothly. I also oversaw the festival's master excel document for organizing each of the film screenings.

East Lansing, Michigan

I was a weekly content contributor for The Odyssey Online, an international online newspaper. I wrote and edited weekly lifestyle, culture, and entertainment stories of my choosing.

Lansing, Michigan Area

During my Sophomore year at MSU I reported weekly for the Spartan Newsroom on issues in the Lansing area. My features included the local 2016 elections and evaluating the community's status as a food desert. I also peer-edited and collaborated with other students to maximize the quality and quantity of the content produced.

Master Of Science - Ms, Business/Branding

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Journalism

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Marketing, Alumna

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Journalism, Alumna

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Journalism And Marketing, Alumna

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Editor-in-Chief of Mercy Newsprint, National Honors Society, Varisty Soccer, Varsity Field Hockey, Green Club.