Allison Cohen Email & Phone Number

New York, United States

Staten Island, New York, United States

I've added fundraising to my portfolio! In this new role, I will oversee both the Marketing and Fundraising Departments, including supervising all special events and large individual gifts. In this role, I will continue to act as a community liaison and work on major projects for the agency.

Staten Island, New York, United States

• Influenced the agency's overall trajectory as a member of the Executive Staff Team, including shaping the organization's strategic road map
• Oversaw creation of all marketing materials for a multi-site community centerWorked with community leaders and stakeholders to increase JCC's impact and reach in the larger community
• Led agency transition to a digital landscape, including redesigning the organization's websites and enacting a successful social media strategy
• Created successful marketing campaigns for various departments, including the Fundraising and Development Departments
• Ran marketing-focused events attended by over 3,000 people
• Coordinated agency's COVID-19 vaccine response, which led to over 5,000 people receiving vaccinations, and crafted agency policies in response to the pandemicPitched news stories to media outlets and organized press.

Staten Island, New York

Staten Island, New York

• Handled media relations for office, including organizing press conferences and media events, pitching stories to media outlets, and managing press requests
• Planned and executed over 35 special events a year serving thousands of people, such as concerts, ceremonies, celebrity meet-and-greets, and festivals
• Coordinated large-scale special initiatives with other governmental entities, nonprofits, and private groups
• Oversaw the creation of new special events, including awards ceremonies, a Veterans forum, and a film screening
• Wrote and designed office’s physical and digital communications materials
• Produced and implemented marketing plan for relaunch of BP Assist app

Staten Island, NY

• Wrote communications materials for the office, such as press releases, proclamations, and official letters
• Organized press conferences and media events and pitched stories to local media outlets
• Planned and executed special events, such as concerts, fairs, and festivals
• Oversaw the office's social media accounts and website content
• Created and grew office’s Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest accounts
• Ran Staten Island's official tourism website and social media accounts

Greater New York City Area

• Filmed news events in New York City and New Jersey, including live shots
• Wrote and edited vosots and packages
• Pitched story ideas, coordinated shoots, and acted as a field producer
• Produced The Call (live call-in show), The New York Times Close Up, and political debates
• Filled in as Writer and Researcher when needed
• Covered major events such as Hurricane Sandy, the 2013 NYC Mayor's Race, and the 10th anniversary of 9/11

Greater New York City Area

• Set up and researched shoots
• Helped with camerawork and reporting
• Wrote and edited packages

Greater New York City Area

• Assisted producers with logging, researching, and editing

Greater New York City Area

• Authored articles for the News, Obituaries, and Education sections
• Researched and wrote features for the Teen section
• Copy-edited other reporters’ articles