Julie C. Allen, MA
513 S. Belnord Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21224
jallen2@ifmc.sdps.org
(410) 732-8230
Summary of Qualifications
Selected Portfolio
http://www.julieallendesigns.net
Education and Training
MA, 2001, English, University of Maryland, College Park
BA, 1995, English, University of Maryland, College Park
2006, The Conference for Adobe Photoshop Users: CompuMaster
Experience
Web Content Manager/Marketing Specialist
July 2004-Present
IFMC Information Systems, Owings Mills, MD
Works closely with content providers to identify, prioritize, edit, proof, and publish the most relevant and valuable content onto the MedQIC (http://www.MedQIC.org) Web site. Applies editorial and writing expertise to ensure relevance. Wrote and designed a variety of publications including software user manuals, newsletters, fact sheets, press releases, and other documents. Functions as the Content Team Lead by establishes workflows, defining standards, developing reference manuals, and guiding the work of content editors. Works with team to identify and implement ways to improve the overall user experience. Supports the marketing manager by writing newsletter articles, developing graphics, refreshing Web site homepage, and providing editorial review of products.
Media/Marketing Coordinator
March 1998-July 2004
Constella Group, Inc., Silver Spring, MD
Provided assistance in developing tobacco-control advertising, marketing, and media campaigns for the Media Campaign Resource Center (MCRC), Office on Smoking and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Developed, wrote, edited, and updated materials including fact sheets, pamphlets, standard operating procedures, and Web sites. Managed advertisements (including radio, TV, billboards, and print ads) in the MCRC database (http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/mcrc). Provided graphic design and art production for print and billboard advertisements for use by agencies and organizations. Designed two databases for ordering materials that provide immediate processing of orders, invoices, legal agreements, and all necessary forms. Responsible for processing all invoice and payments for the advertisements purchased by customers. Managed two employees in responding and fulfilling requests.
Publications/Marketing Assistant
December 1995-March 1998
Matthews Media Group, Rockville, MD
Developed fact sheets, articles, press releases, and pamphlet for the Weight-control Information Network (WIN), National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health. Wrote and produced the company newsletter for Matthews Media Group, Inc. Proofread and edited letters, abstracts and other reference materials for the information center and for the WIN database. Responsible for evaluating services and materials via letter-writing campaigns.
Professional Affiliations
National Association of Photoshop Professionals, Present Member
Awards
Employee Recognition: September 1997, May 1997, October 1999, and March 2002
References
Available upon request