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Provide communications and marketing expertise for a wide range of clients, with a focus on professional services firms (accounting, banking, consulting, financial services, legal, medical), as well as technology and consumer product companies. Initiatives include extensive writing projects, developing marketing strategies, issues and crisis management messaging, creating external and internal communications materials, website content development, and social media management.See my portfolio at http://alyssaburnscommunications.com/portfolio/

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Highly evaluated Adjunct Professor in Loyola University's Department of Communication. Winner of First Runner Up of the prestigious Part-Time Faculty Teaching Award in 2022, a recognition by my peers and one of the highest rewards a faculty member can receive. Classes include Public Relations/Advertising Internship course (2024), Public Relations Writing (2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023), Principles of Public Relations (2018, 2019, 2020), Business & Professional Speaking (Fall 2019), Ethics & Communication (Spring 2019), and Principles of Advertising/Integrated Marketing Communications (Spring 2018). Passionate about sharing my real-world knowledge with enthusiastic Loyola students.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

18 Coffees is a community-driven digital strategy consultancy. As strategy, transformation and innovation consultants, 18 Coffees believes the future belongs to mission-driven companies. Clients include early stage innovators, socially-conscious brands and forward-focused impact leaders.

Chicago, Il, Us

Served in a leadership position as 2012-2013 President of the Professional Women's Club of Chicago (PWCC), a 250-member networking organization promoting the professional and personal development of its members. Previously Co-Chair of PWCC's Mentorship Committee. I currently serve as a role model, sharing knowledge, problem-solving skills and advice to help others grow professionally.

New York, Ny, Us

Managed day-to-day programs for leading consumer brands including grocery retailer ALDI and a privately-owned global nutrition company. Created brand building programs that promoted awareness, drove sales and strengthened brand reputations for clients. Brand work included the national product launch of two skincare and cosmetics lines.

Developed and executed strategic public relations programs for consumer packaged goods clients, including Sargento Foods. Instrumental in expanding business significantly year to year. Created and managed program budgets in excess of $1.5M. Integral part of new business development, including research, strategy and presenting to prospective clients.

Chicago, Il, Us

Led issues and crisis communications, public relations support and media relations for the Cheese and Grocery business units for this $50 billion company. Built brand awareness through brand-specific PR campaigns for a product portfolio of more than 35 brands, including Kraft Singles, Kraft Macaroni & Cheese, Philadelphia Cream Cheese and Grey Poupon. Served as company spokesperson in local and national media. Supervised relationship with outside PR agencies and freelance staff. Acted as a communications conduit to manufacturing facilities.

New York, Ny, Us

Served as key account liaison for Microsoft and Kraft Foods Inc. Included ongoing client contact, event management, overseeing media activities, tracking budgets to ensure compliance with projections, and supervision of junior account staff, promoting their development/growth by identifying training needs and opportunities.