Allison Crouch Email & Phone Number

Virtual

• Guide students on the tenets of good writing structure in a virtual learning environment
• Manage multiple students (elementary – graduate students) working on a variety of topics simultaneously

Columbia University New York, NY MPA Candidate, School Of International

Developed managerial and analytical skills to solve complex public policy issues through a rigorous program focused on data analysis, socio-economic development and political communication within a global context. Currently completing Independent Study remotely.

Greater New York City Area

• Researched complex legislation to effectively translate policy applications to the general public and encourage support for council member’s position
• Partnered with elected officials, corporate entities and community organisations to resolve client issues and develop public awareness campaigns for policy initiatives
• Assisted members of the public with various problems, developed case files and maintained communication with all concerned parties until issues were resolved Assisted CBOs with City Budget Allocation process
• Influenced media representation by establishing professional relationships with media contacts and highlighting council member’s successes
• Elevated public profile by counteracting negative publicity with successful community improvement projects; arranging face-time with electorate and maximising supporter impact
• Planned and coordinated special events – coordinated media personnel, logistics, special guests, vendors and stage coordination

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Nurtured business development of a budding sole proprietorship focused on youth sports videography, handling all areas of management, marketing, quality assurance and customer service.
• Developed branding and marketing strategy based on Memories are priceless catchphrase
• Built customer base and increased sales through personal interaction
• Used data from customer satisfaction surveys to adjust product, quality and services to ensure maximum satisfaction.
• Produced quality highlight reels and personalized DVDs using video editing software

Trinidad And Tobago

• Managed public and media relations for corporate entities, developing strategies to repair public standing and sustain first-rate reputation.
• Planned proactive communications strategy based on anticipated public relations needs
• Developed responses to crises/negative publicity through press releases, media visibility and corporate giving
• Maintained constant interaction with clients to evaluate external/internal communications needs
• Planned and managed corporate events – developing budgets, conceptualizing appropriate themes, managing logistics, vendors, etc.

Bachelor Of Arts, Communications, Business

Activities and Societies: President, International Students' Association Member, A.C. Tisdale Honors College Volunteer ESL TutorI studied.

Master Of Public Administration, Public Administration

I studied the tenets of public administration, including microeconomics and data analysis, working alongside classmates in team and.