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Allison J. Althoff

Masters of Science in Journalism | Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism

allisonjalthoff@gmail.com

EXPERIENCE / WORK HISTORY

Associate Online Editor at Today’s Christian Woman: September 2012 – present
Christianity Today Media Group: Today’s Christian Woman

Responsible for innovating, assigning, editing, and publishing unique article/blog content to the web
Report on faith-based topics relevant to Christian women of all ages
Edit Marriage Partnership, ParentConnect, and Gifted for Leadership newsletters and content

Wheaton College Journalism Certificate Program Assistant: September 2012 – present
Wheaton College – Wheaton, Ill.

Coordinate on-campus lectures and events featuring internationally renowned authors and speakers
Facilitate internships and academic curriculum for Wheaton journalism students
Teach upper-level communication curriculum at Wheaton College

Editorial Intern at Christianity Today: June – August 2012
Christianity Today Media Group
-Produce, edit and publish daily news content to CT Online: news, blogs, politics and entertainment
-Report on national and international news events ranging from the Colorado wildfires to Norwegian church conflict
-Assist editorial staff with daily duties including issue layout, planning and execution

Blogger: “A Daily Miracle” on ChicagoNow: March 2012 – present
ChicagoNow – a Chicago Tribune website
• Inspirational daily blog covering Christian-themed arts, news, entertainment and culture
• Utilizes social media to drive over 3000 page hits per day (Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest)

Media, Marketing & Entertainment Business Reporter; Religion Reporter: September 2011 –March 2012
Medill Reports: Chicago, The Northwest Passage: Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism
•   Reported daily on venerable Chicago-based companies including Groupon, Inc., Brunswick Inc. and R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co.
•   Covered various religious events and outreach efforts on the Northwest Side of Chicago, fall 2011
•   Produced various multimedia packages integrating audio, video, slideshow and mobile reporting elements

HoneyRock Service Team Leader / Camp Counselor: May – August 2011
HoneyRock Camp: Three Lakes, WI – Wheaton College’s “North Woods” Campus
•   Mentored 13 high school juniors through a seven-week faith-based residential program of work projects and natural excursions
•   Led, managed and supervised the “Service Teamers” through daily Bible studies, devotionals, activity periods and work projects
•   Served HoneyRock Church as worship leader for several worship services
•   Administered and distributed HoneyRock-allotted finances for Service Team’s social and organizational expenditures

CMC Live Spring 2011 Tour Manager: January – April 2011
CCCU BestSemester.com Practicum: Brentwood, TN – “The Contemporary Music Center” Executive Track
•   Selected from a group of 32 college students to manage all financial and production aspects of a $20,000 budget, eight-act, nine-day tour to college campuses across the Midwest
•   Managed two pop-country artists’ musical careers for three months in Nashville, TN
•   Produced, co-wrote and arranged several original songs with artists in-studio
•   Designed websites, press kits and social media plans for several up-and-coming artists
•   Played electric bass and performed backup vocals weekly for five different bands at venues across the US

Clear Channel Communications Production / Promotions Intern: May – August 2009, 2010
101.3 KDWB-FM “The Dave Ryan in the Morning Show” / 102.1 K102 Promotions Team
•   Created and produced daily show content for “The Dave Ryan in the Morning Show,” one of the top Morning Shows in the Twin Cities
•   Gained on-air and in-studio broadcast experience
•   Published articles to and uploaded daily Podcasts to <http://www.daveryanshow.com>
•   Recorded video and took photographs at K102 station events for <http://www.k102.com>
•   Promoted K102 at country music festivals, concerts, community events, and parades

InterSection (Arts and Entertainment) Editor / Staff Writer: September 2008 – December 2010
The Wheaton Record
•   Managed production of the arts and entertainment section of Wheaton College’s weekly newspaper
•   Directed a team of twenty staff writers in the craft of art and entertainment critiques
•   Composed weekly reviews of audience relevant movies, music, theater, restaurants, books and more
•   Devised ideas for feature spreads and regional spotlight pieces

Social and Publicity Chair: August 2007 – May 2010
The Wheaton College Symphonic Band
•   Participated in this acclaimed touring ensemble as principal alto saxophone player for four years
•   Coordinated social and volunteer opportunities with 40+ participants (Northern Illinois Food Bank, Salvation Army, Banquets)
•   Designed promotional materials for the ensemble

Welcoming Crew: Spring 2008 – May 2010
Wheaton College Artists’ Series
• Assisted professional musicians and dance crews with pre-show backstage preparation
• Conversed with international performing groups in French

EDUCATION

Medill School of Journalism, Northwestern University
•   Masters of Science in Journalism, anticipated August 2012
•   GPA: 3.54 / 4.00
•   “Medill Ambassador,” Medill School of Journalism Graduate Admissions Office representative

Wheaton College; Wheaton, IL
•   B.A. Communication (Media Studies), minor in Biblical and Theological Studies, May 2011
•   GPA: 3.74 / 4.00
•   Lambda Pi Eta, National Communication Association Collegiate Honor Society
•   Dean’s List – All semesters
•   Wheaton Presidential Award Scholarship Recipient

ADDITIONAL ABILITIES

•    Photography, videography and audio recording and editing experience with Canon Rebel T2i, iPhone, and various other devices
•   Experience marketing and increasing ROI with web analytics, social media, blogging, website development and WordPress’ content management system
•    Marketing public relations strategy developed for client “The Aidmatrix Foundation” in Prof. Clarke Caywood’s Medill IMC class, spring 2012
•   Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Adobe Creative Suite
•    Music and broadcast production skills on various media platforms (Adobe Audition, GarageBand, NexGen Audio System, Final Cut Pro, ProTools)
•   Worship leading / live performance / studio recording and songwriting experience on saxophone, guitar, electric bass, vocals, piano, percussion
•   Conversational in French

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
• Blogger: “A Daily Miracle,” “Captivated,” August 2011 – present
• Quench College Group Bible Study Group Leader, Wheaton, Ill., September 2009 – December 2010

•   “CoverGirls” band member (electric bass, guitar, vocals), September 2008 – present
•   The Wheaton College Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, Saxophone Quartet (Alto Saxophone), August 2007 – December 2010
•   Wheaton College Women’s Club Lacrosse, Varsity Golf; Wheaton College, September 2007 – May 2010