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Alaina Jonathan

Lockport,NY

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Communications

Dave & Adam's Card World
Amherst, New York
09.2022 - Current
  • Managed 60+ social media platforms, driving audience engagement and product promotion across multiple brands.
  • Oversaw content creation for all social platforms, blogs, and promotional materials.
  • Hired & built out a social department from the ground up.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional leadership teams to align messaging across departments.
  • Monitored industry trends to inform communication strategies and initiatives.
  • Trained team members on best practices in communication and public relations.
  • Analyzed executive-level feedback to refine internal and external communication strategies.
  • Developed a company wide onboarding for all 200+ employees.

Communications Coordinator

Intandem
Olean, New York
04.2022 - 09.2022
  • Developed communication materials for internal and external audiences.
  • Coordinated donor events to raise money for the organization.
  • Storytelling through residents at Intandem to humanize the business.
  • Worked with multiple departments to ensure the messaging was accurate and tasteful.

Reporter

Erie News Now
Erie, Pennsylvania
05.2020 - 04.2022
  • Conducted interviews with community members and local leaders for feature stories.
  • Researched and wrote articles on various topics impacting the Erie community.
  • Collaborated with editors to refine content for clarity and audience engagement.
  • Covered live events, providing real-time updates for digital platforms.
  • Utilized social media to promote stories and engage with the audience effectively.
  • Edited video segments for broadcast, ensuring high production quality standards.
  • Attended press conferences, taking notes and asking pertinent questions for coverage.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Broadcasting & Public Relations

SUNY, Brockport
Brockport, NY
05-2020

Skills

Social & Content

  • Content strategy and development
  • Social media management and strategy
  • Editing and proofreading
  • Campaign planning and execution
  • Photography/Videography skills
  • Multimedia storytelling techniques
  • Podcast production and editing
  • Content coordination

Communications

  • Internal communications
  • Public relations and media relations
  • Brand messaging and storytelling
  • Event coordination and management
  • Donor relations and engagement
  • Adaptive communication techniques
  • Influencer partnerships and collaborations

Timeline

Director of Communications

Dave & Adam's Card World
09.2022 - Current

Communications Coordinator

Intandem
04.2022 - 09.2022

Reporter

Erie News Now
05.2020 - 04.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Broadcasting & Public Relations

SUNY, Brockport
Alaina Jonathan