Alison Tam

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, 06/2016—06/2017

  • 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, 09/2015—Present

  • 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, 06/2016—09/2016

  • 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, 03/2015—06/2016

  • 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, 07/2015—04/2016

  • 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, 01/2015—05/2015

  • 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, 09/2012—11/2012

  • 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
    If you like what you see, shoot me an email.