Hello! I’m Alison.

As a creative and strategic thinker with 10+ years of agency experience, I have the imagination to generate impactful ideas and the discipline to make them happen.

Powers + Proficiencies 

  • Skills: Copywriting, creative direction, brand building, content marketing and strategy, strategic communications, UX writing, SEO, social media marketing

  • Software: Microsoft Office, Figma, Basecamp, WordPress, Google Analytics, Trello, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite 

  • Portfolio: Websites, TV PSAs, bumper stickers, radio, web videos, OOH, print, email, blogs, social, digital banners, mat releases, flyers, brochures, annual reports, handbooks, etc.

  • Past Clients: The Peace Corps, Shriners Children’s, The USAA Educational Foundation, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Blue Cross Blue Shield Vermont, the USDA, plus other businesses, government entities, and nonprofits


Employment

  • Senior Copywriting Supervisor at Crosby Marketing Communications
    Progressive roles from Dec 2017 - Jan 2025 · Annapolis, MD

  • Copywriter at Compulse Integrated Marketing, Nov 2016 - Dec 2017 · Baltimore, MD

  • Content Marketing Specialist at RoundPeg, Dec 2014 - Nov 2016 · Wheaton, MD

  • Junior Copywriter at GBTA, Aug 2013 - Nov 2014 · Alexandria, VA


Education + Certification

  • Miami Ad School, 2024 Certificate in Creative Direction 

  • HubSpot Certifications (2024) Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing

  • The College of William and Mary (2013) B.A. in English, magna cum laude,   

  • Hertford College, Oxford University (2012) Contemporary literature, scones 


Awards

USAA Educational Foundation Website
🏆 Bronze Anvil, Websites | 2024 Anvil Awards, Public Relations Society of America
🏆 First Place, Websites | 2024 Best in Maryland Awards, Maryland Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America
The USAA Educational Foundation website empowers members of the military community to make smarter money decisions leading to financial success and freedom.

“Power Up Your Telehealth” for the Health Resources & Services Administration
🏆 Gold, Web Ads & Videos | 2023 Aster Awards Honoring Excellence in Healthcare Advertising
🏆 Gold, Animated Banner Ads | 2023 Aster Awards Honoring Excellence in Healthcare Advertising
🏆 Gold, Social Media Content | 2023 Healthcare Advertising Awards
HRSA’s Telehealth.HHS.gov empowers patients and providers to realize the full potential of telehealth options. 

“Pinning Down PCS Success” for Military OneSource
🏆 Silver, Non-Broadcast, Employee Communications | 44th Annual Telly Awards
This video promotes resources to help military families manage a permanent change of station.

“Military Youth of the Year” for Military OneSource
🏆 Silver, Cause Marketing, Branded Content | 44th Annual Telly Awards
This video celebrates teens excelling through the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s National Military Youth of the Year program to support the case for continued funding.

“Memorial Day: Everywhere and Always” for Military OneSource
🏆 Silver, Cause Marketing, Branded Content | 44th Annual Telly Awards
This video promotes the Military In Lasting Tribute website to families of fallen service members.

“Coping? How’s It Going” for Military OneSource
🏆 Gold, Cause Marketing, Branded Content | 43rd Annual Telly Awards
🏆 Merit, Special Video - Under 2 Minutes | 2022 Healthcare Ad Awards
This video recommends counseling programs to service members and military families facing challenging situations.

“Like a MilSpouse” for Military OneSource
🏆 Silver, Culture & Lifestyle, Social Video | 43rd Annual Telly Awards
This video celebrates military spouses’ myriad contributions make to the military community and salutes their courage, strength and resiliency.

“Re the We” for Military OnceSource 
🏆 National Capital Excellence in Communication Award | 53rd annual Excellence in Communication Awards, Public Relations Society of America National Capital Chapter
🏆 Award of Excellence | 2022 Best in Maryland Awards, Maryland Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America.
This campaign promoted resources to help military service members and their spouses build healthy relationships.


Questions? Reach out and ask!
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