SARAH ALLISON
Hickory
Summary
Personable and organized individual with passion for efficiency and teamwork. Possesses strong understanding of office software applications and excellent communication skills. Capable of streamlining processes to enhance productivity and support team success.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Worker & Writer (Marketing/Editorial Intern)
Make-A-Wish
Erie, PA
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Researched, wrote, and edited internal and external communications aligned to brand and fundraising campaigns.
- Crafted copy for grant proposals and donor outreach, ensuring clear, engaging messaging.
Writing Consultant
Maytum Student Success Center
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Guided students on writing structure, audience targeting, and editorial clarity—skills transferable to audience-focused content strategy.
- Edited documents using style guides and provided actionable feedback to improve readability and impact.
Shadowing Student (Media Content Production)
WPXI NOW Channel 11 News
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Observed newsroom content workflows and learned editorial decision-making and storytelling priorities.
- Interacted with media professionals to understand cross-platform content strategy and editorial execution.
Staff Writer
Allegheny College
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Produced timely articles on campus events and community issues, managing ideation to publication.
- Developed and nurtured sources, conducted interviews, and fact-checked to enhance reporting credibility.
Education
B.A. - English
Allegheny College
Meadville, PA05.2025
Skills
- Editorial & Content Production
- Writing, editing, and content planning
- Moderating discussions and crafting engaging posts
- Google Docs/Sheets/Slides
- Microsoft Word & PowerPoint
- Canva Adobe Creative Suite
Timeline
Office Worker & Writer (Marketing/Editorial Intern)
Make-A-Wish
05.2024 - 08.2024
Shadowing Student (Media Content Production)
WPXI NOW Channel 11 News
06.2022 - 08.2022
Writing Consultant
Maytum Student Success Center
04.2022 - 04.2023
Staff Writer
Allegheny College
09.2021 - 04.2022
B.A. - English
Allegheny College
LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
- Alpha Chi Omega, Alumni Newsletter Writer: Generated regular email newsletters to maintain alumni engagement
- Alpha Chi Omega, VP, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Led conversations around inclusive programming and chapter communication strategies
- Orchesis Dance Company, President & Board Member: Directed performance programming and collaborated with technical staff to deliver audience-facing events
PUBLICATIONS & COMMUNITY CONTENT
- Market House faces community backlash for pride flags (Published in The Campus; republished by Meadville Tribune)
- French Creek named River of the Year by POWR and Basketball raffle gave chance to win year’s tuition (The Campus)