Alison is the Internal Communications Manager at Accuris. Accuris is an engineering data and technology company. She has also worked at Pfizer as the Internal Communications Advisor, Thomson Reuters as an Internal Communication Manager, and ProQuest as the Marketing Communications Manager.
Alison received a Bachelor of Science in Journalism in 2001 from Ohio University. While at Ohio University, she worked as the copy editor and a reporter for the Athens Messenger and developed marketing projects for Nelson Dining Hall, where she worked as the lead student manager. In 2011, Alison received her Master’s in Integrated Marketing Communications from Eastern Michigan University. Today she lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Key Takeaways:
- Every job is an opportunity: Someone out there needs your skills. Alison’s job at Nelson Dining Hall led her to start a marketing campaign for Nelson.
- Listen hard: Absorb information in the chances you get. Listen to mentors and watch coworkers’ conversations. Listen for the story when you write rather than coming in with a set idea.
- Make connections: Consider everyone, even unexpected people. A stranger at the gym can lead you to get an interview.
- Lead with your strengths: Though all your skills may not apply to every job, leading with your strengths and passions can make you stand out.
- Develop a well-rounded skill set: For public relations and corporate communications, writing, social media, graphic design, video/audio editing and content management are beneficial.
Connect with Alison on LinkedIn here.
