ALISON M. GILLESPIE alimgill@live.unc.

edu | 919-357-0899
9008 Meadow Mist Ct., Raleigh, NC 27617

EDUCATION
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Graduation Date: May 2021
Hussman School of Journalism and Media
Candidate for Bachelor of Arts Degree - Major: Journalism and Media (Advertising & Public Relations)
Minor: Spanish Linguistics
Overall GPA: 3.1

GLOBAL EXPERIENCE
• Semester study abroad exchange student at University of New South Wales – Sydney Australia – Spring 2020
• Foster deeper cross-cultural understanding and build confidence in unfamiliar environments

EXPERIENCE
UNC Carolina KickOff (CK) – Chapel Hill, NC Fall 2019
Communications and Public Relations Specialist Volunteer
• Experiential service role to enhance the public relations efforts for UNC’s oldest campus organization
• Conducted requirements meeting with the organization’s co-chairs; composed direct mail piece for student audience,
developed fact sheet/FAQ document for educational use on web site, wrote a feature profile for the lead counselor, and
created a pitch/speech for new counselors to leverage with new first-year/transfer students and potential students

Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. (JLL) – Charlotte, NC Summer 2019

Brokerage Intern
• Conducted research and analysis of the Charlotte metropolitan area markets and trends; prepared reports on the local
and regional economy regarding employment statistics, major company activities, industry trends, and demographics
affecting the local real estate market
• Expanded knowledge of the commercial real estate market and trends; assisted brokerage team with current projects

K-Coast Surf Shop – Ocean City MD Summer 2018

Sales Associate & Cashier
• Executed merchandising tasks (displays, price markdowns), assisted with sales, inventory management; served as
cashier; expanded familiarity with clothing and surfing industry and customer experience; demonstrated high customer
service, teamwork, organizational and administration skills

National Club Volleyball Student Athlete, High School Varsity/JV & Beach Volleyball Athlete 2010 - 2017
Outside Hitter/Defensive Specialist & Referee; Captain for JV
• Demonstrated strong teamwork, leadership and athletic skills; traveled to tournaments and represented club at athletic
events across the U.S.; served as certified referee, mentored and referred new team members

LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Delta Delta Delta Sorority – Member and Sorority Representative
• Help organize events and fundraisers on behalf of the sorority; ensure objectives and deadlines are achieved
Real Estate Club – UNC Chapel Hill Undergraduate Business Real Estate Club member
Spoon University – UNC Chapel Hill Chapter Marketing Representative
• Selected as marketing representative to research, write articles, and promote healthy eating and local restaurants
UNC Squash Club – Participate in weekly practices and tournaments
St. Thomas More Catholic Church – Parishioner and Volunteer, The Youth Ministry, Sharing & Caring Center

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Technology/Relevant Skills: Microsoft Office Applications (MSWord, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel); Google docs,
mail and calendars; WordPress; Adobe Illustrator; Adobe Premiere Pro; Unity
• Languages: Spanish: Read, Write and Spoken proficiency
• Interests: Commercial real estate, marketing, public relations, research/problem solving, and nutrition