Alycia Ripley Email & Phone Number

United States

Writer/Director/Actor of/in 3 short, narrative films entitled 'Watercolors' 'Mary Lou Attends a Wedding' and 'Midnight Postman'. ( Release Fall 2022)

Stroll Magazine (Buffalo, NY) (2016-present)-Coverage of specific areas for Bflo readers to know about in the Queen City, Toronto (through Destination Toronto), Cuba, Medina, etc. I focus on creative strategies for individuals/businesses, the entertainment industry, local areas of interest, and human interest/connection stories, as well as Instagrammable locations within community. The Take (Media/You Tube Channel) (2020)-Video Script Writer for LOST: Ending Explained https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGhXZCPSTe0-Analysis of 6-season show to explain ending, ways in which ending/intention was handled by the creators, and LOST's continuing legacyFarrow Communications (2019 - 2021) Working on promotional campaigns for clients such as holistic healers, motivational speakers, & doctors that specialize in sound therapy is very fulfilling. I compose press releases, articles, and varied promotional materials to increase client brand exposure in the media and in targeting their ideal buyer or reader of their product. Jeff Barnes Photography (2020) - Composed forward for 2020 book of architectural/landscape photography to promote public interest in artist and book/photography salesFilmstage (April 2019- present)thefilmstage.comIn-depth analysis reviews of studio-financed motion pictures (such as 'Ma' and 'Brightburn') as well as independent features ('Charlie Says') and film festival coverage.Buffalo Magazine (2013-2020)-Cover topics such as books, local authors, and bridal industry both in Buffalo and trends reflected across the country. Medaille College (2017-2020) -I wrote for the Medaille Alumni magazine to provide engagement between alumni and current students. Topics included: networking, social media, academic resources, events, and Q+A's w/ successful alumni.

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

Chic Buffalo Boutique (2022- present)Social Media Coordinator: -Responsible for taking/editing/posting photos and videos of store merchandise for social media channels in posts, stories, and reels-Writer of published promotional content for local magazines-Strategist working to promote unique brand (combination of new merch lines as well as high end consignment) through social channels, events, outreach. Destination Toronto (2022/23)Written publication/social media promotion of clients such as W Toronto hotels, Stackt Market, Royal Ontario Museum, Gardiner Museum to followers within Toronto and across the border in Buffalo, NY and Niagara Falls and beyond. MicroMania Film Festival, Promotional Writer/Media Liaison (2020) -Served directly under Festival creator Lukia Costello to increase word of festival (5 min and under films) and promote headlining films through written reviews/blurbs, media liaison outreach, and online promotion/public relationsBuffalo International Film Festival, Marketing and Programming Board (2019-2022) Film is my #1 passion and film festivals can and should be fun as well as helping to promote their region and industry opportunities. I served as the Red Carpet host/Q+A moderator, interviewing filmmakers for marketing and promotional materials as well as hosting panel discussions at North Park Theatre and serving as filmmaker touchpoint/PR liaison. I also served as a PR liaison for sponsorships, aided with program design decisions, social media coordination, screened films for inclusion, and wrote notes for official festival program.Shelton Page, Inc (Santa Monica, CA) -Promotional materials/brochures resulting in product placement in Macys and Planet Blue boutique -Arranged events/appearances/in-store publicity/fashion shows -Procured marketing space within magazines

-Traveling with an Eggplant (novel, Trafford/Penguin, 2005, 42,000 copies sold)-The Final Alice (novel, Trafford/Penguin, 2011, 65,000 copies sold)-Alice's Army (novel, Trafford/Penguin 2014, 61,000 copies sold)-Wind Over Tide (non-fiction, Trafford/Penguin 2017, 3,000 copies sold, Featured Book on Barnes&Noble Staff Recommendation Shelf)Featured author at over 20 Barnes and Noble booksignings, and 50+ university Q+A's throughout U.S & Sydney, Australia.

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

My contribution was to increase external engagement via event coordination, social media, and written materials. I wrote for each Aleron brand: Broadleaf Results, Acara Solutions, and Lume Strategies as well as composing social media content. I also was responsible for event strategy, creative content, event emails and recaps, press releases, internal/external announcements/communications, website brand material, and case study narratives.

Although not a boater, I quickly learned the culture while working to re-vamp & spread word of the new harbor. I served as a liaison between slipholders, management, and ownership and was responsible for media outreach, advertising strategies, and social media coordination. I helped the team evolve the marina brand to focus on more events and customer relations and served as the media contact and on-camera spokesperson for a Channel 7 story on kayak safety. I set up meetings with radio and magazine contacts to promote public awareness of the marina and wrote press releases that served as copy for print and radio advertising.Results include:-100% of slipholders returning with a waiting list of 55+ -More amicable relations between boaters and kayakers, accidents decreased 10%-Web traffic increased to 5,000 visitors/day-All 5 pontoon boats rented each weekend, at least 3 on weekdays, resulting in $4000+ each week-Media contacts in place for 2017 season, tourism events organized for 2017/2018-Reduced slipholder fines to New York Parks Department through diplomatic communication and hands-on conflict management.-80% less lewd/public indecency fines, 60% less water pollution fines -Increased slipholder satisfaction with neighbors and slip placement for 2017/2018

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

For the 2 semesters I taught English, I was thrilled to expose students to my favorite books and help them to write papers analyzing not only written work but comparisons to filmed versions as well as archetypes, tropes, & just what was so special about 80s movies. I was responsible for teaching writing composition (ENG 110), grammar/syntax, cover letters, and text analysis to class of 30+ students as well as teaching Literature/Fiction/Drama (ENG 111), text analysis, novels vs. film writing to class of 30+ students. I also participated in departmental activities to understand and increase student retention. Results:Enhanced writing skills/ reading comprehension/ pop culture knowledge, average grade increase from B- to A- over course of semester8 mentored students transferred from ECC to a 4-year college, majoring in EnglishClass plagiarism count reduced by 15%

A conversation with the talent behind '867-5309 (Jenny)' altered my life in the best way. I served as a crisis management liaison (commonly referred to as a fixer) for artists and the magazine. (To quote Vanilla Ice, "If there was a problem, yo I'll solve it..."I crafted diplomatic solutions to diverse PR issues, helped organize artist events/appearances and coordinated quotes/sound bytes for effective and eye-catching article layout.

Because SOMEONE needed to speak with Richard Gere about Buddhism and Ellen Barkin about whether pink or violet was a better accent color in up-lighting... I learned so much about visual artists and event coordination in this role, serving as a liaison between celebrity clients and auction staff, designating appropriate appraisers for private client sales, and helping to analyze competitive ads/compose media campaigns, resulting in 30% increase in walk-ins over competition.

Mfa, Creative Writing

Activities and Societies: Novel workshop- Fiction. Wrote 'Traveling With An Eggplant' as my thesis which was published in novel form.

Ba, English And Psychology

Activities and Societies: Golden Key Honor Society, Psy Chi Psychology Society, University 100, Goldstein Student Center, undergrad improv.

English, Psychology

Wonderful teachers who had me thinking even more divergently than what came naturally (and I'm a REALLY divergent thinker).