ALISON TAM
alisonjtam@gmail.com
Education
Bachelor of Arts in English, University of California at Davis, 2017
First Stop Cosplay, Technical Writer, 8/2022 – Present
Wrote detailed, beginner-friendly instructions for complicated physical tasks
Aided online instructional content publishing process, including project timeline and quality control
Designed press kit and wrote press releases, emails and social media captions
Provided video team with clear captions and day-of filming assistance
Transcepta, Supplier Success Representative, 2/2021 – 06/2022
Generated marketing and client communication Salesforce email templates
Automated client success tasks with self-taught Salesforce development skills
Planned and implemented client and stakeholder outreach campaigns
Troubleshooted client and supplier concerns during and after onboarding
ABS Consulting, Publishing & Administrative Assistant, 11/2019 – 03/2020
Assisted engineers with reports, client meetings and general communications
Used Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Photoshop to create and edit client reports
Proofread and edited reports and organized office supplies and systems
Dappervolk, Remote Staff Writer, 2/2019 - Present
Wrote quest and character dialogue on biweekly deadline for all-ages online game
Worked with remote team on narrative development and design to produce cohesive, engaging content
TIDEiSun, Content Development and Marketing Associate, 1/2018 - 2/2019
Wrote and edited all English-language material, including website information and technical white papers
Wrote weekly updates, press releases, industry-related articles and social media posts
Collaborated with international team and freelancers for a cohesive content strategy
ASUCD Gender and Sexuality Commission, Chair, 06/201606/2017
Managed team of twelve volunteers serving the UC Davis student population
Ran weekly social space, overseeing logistics, advertising and outreach
Developed outreach and advertising efforts, focusing specifically on social media
Liaised with administration and student organizations, serving as chair of the Student Council on Campus Climate and an ex officio member of the ASUCD Senate
Play the Knave, Intern, 09/2015Present
Read Shakespeare plays to identify, edit and script scenes for Shakespeare karaoke game
Created demonstration video and assisted in installations and media outreach
Developed positions and advertised for new interns
Fox & Co., Intern, 06/201609/2016
Created blog posts, case studies and pitch deck for advertising and motion design firm
Liaised with local media organizations to provide the firm press coverage
Developed a cohesive online strategy for firm's social media accounts
Assisted in concept and script creation for ads and informational videos
ASUCD Gender and Sexuality Commission, Commissioner, 03/201506/2016
Oversaw, made and edited grant applications and proposed legislation
Reached out to student organizations, professors and community members to advertise and collaborate on events
UC Davis Law School Career Services, Student Assistant, 07/201504/2016
Assisted in managing office, arranging counselors' schedules, event preparation and logistics
Updated website and job portal with information and resources
UC Davis Pride Month Subcommittee Chair, 01/201505/2015
Planned and advertised an event with over 70 attendees from diverse backgrounds, reaching out to students, faculty, graduate students and staff at UC Davis
Planned and organized an event for 30+ high school students interested in learning about social justice
Developed outreach and social media strategy to reach principals, teachers, families and students all across Northern California
Obama for America, Neighborhood Team Leader, 09/201211/2012
Directed and trained more than 100 volunteers to make calls, persuade voters and report data
Scheduled and managed three phone banks (voter calling events) per week
Phoned and persuaded voters from diverse backgrounds, assisting them in formulating early vote, vote by mail and voter registration plans
SKILLS
Languages: Bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese
Software: Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Drive, basic Adobe Photoshop, social media. Developed a video game that won the Mod Lab's 2016 GameCamp Innovation Prize
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