Allison Begezda, Mps Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il

• Execute promotion and communication initiatives to enhance membership growth and retention, grew membership by 15% in 3 years• Increased conference attendance by 29%, and responsible for $300,000+ in non-dues revenue and product sales• Responsible for increasing social media engagement by 30%• Manage the editorial content of publications including websites, weekly e-news, brochures, educational promotions, press releases, annual report, and other• Track effectiveness of all applicable projects including web traffic, membership campaigns, product promotions, and exhibits• Analyze and interpret survey and qualitative research to support strategic and data driven decisions• Lead 8 plus committees including chapter leaders, special interest groups, Journal of Neuroscience Nursing Editorial Board, awards, and more• Assist in developing and adhering to client budgets totaling nearly $3 Million• Contribute to client and team strategic planning providing marketing and communication expertise

Washington, Dc

• Administered the day-to-day operations of The Journal of Dental Education (JDE), the premier scholarly journal for academic dentistry, which reaches over 10,000 readers each day and has over 800 submissions each year• Provided support and technical guidance to authors submitting articles and reviewers completing analysis for the JDE through ScholarOne’s Manuscript Central• Wrote e-blasts and press releases and maintained media contacts list• Planed, developed, and implemented special projects in online communications, including writing content and creating web pages, subsites, and e-newsletters• Compiled, edited, and wrote content for the Bulletin of Dental Education (BDE) Online and uploaded approved articles using Ektron• Wrote ad copy and worked with the Art Director to create the JDE cover, ads, flyers, and meeting materials• Managed the ADEA job posting website DentEdJobs• Collaborated in writing scrips and conducting interviews for videos and presentations• Organized the events, communications, and press campaign surrounding the 75th anniversary of the JDE

Arlington, Va

• Corresponded with authors, reviewers, and editors-in-chief via email and phone• Processed all manuscripts received through Editorial Manager, an online peer review system• Generated weekly manuscript status reports and administered copyright transfer forms

Chicago, Il

• Formatted manuscripts submitted for publication• Utilized the Manuscript Central program for record-keeping of published issues• Checked reference citations and applied AMA style

Boardman, Oh

• Maintained medical records and insurance forms and filed charts

Master, Publishing

Completed Courses: • Book Design • Book & Journal Publishing • Book Publicity and Promotions • Business of Publishing • Copyright Law.

B.A., English And Science

Activities and Societies: Phi Sigma Pi Honors Fraternity, On Campus for Cancer Awareness, Gamma Phi Beta, PreDentistry Club (Vice.