Allison Michelle Morris
writer • editor • storyteller
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RESUME
Education
Creative Writing for
Entertainment, MFA
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL
2016
Advanced Achievement Award Recipient
English (Creative Writing
Emphasis), BA
Mills College
Oakland, CA
2011
Double Minor in Asian Studies & History
Writing Experience
(9 Years)
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Blogging
- Copywriting
- Editing
- Entertainment
- Animation
- Screenplay
- Webseries
- Journalism
- Travel Writing
Computer Programs
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Microsoft Office Suite
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Word, Excel, Powerpoint
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Google Applications
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Final Draft
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Adobe InDesign & Photoshop
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Quark
Specialties
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Budgeting
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Education
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Entertainment
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Events Planning
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Photography
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Presentation
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Public Speaking
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Research
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Social Media Management & Outreach
Languages
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English
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American Sign Language
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Japanese
Work & Leadership Experience
Freelance Writer, Editor & Researcher
San Diego, CA | Los Angeles, CA | Tokyo, Japan 2013-2022
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Work with clients to research, edit, and write business proposals, reports, résumés, and blog posts.
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Personal publications include AJET Connect Magazine, JapanTravel.com, Medium, and Prose.
Social Media Intern
#DirectedbyWomen Initiative
Los Angeles, CA 2017-2018
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Interviewed women directors to feature in Directed by Women's Conversation Series.
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Researched, followed, and maintained the database of social media accounts for women directors.
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Designed, created, and published shareable images for Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to refer traffic back to the Directed by Women website.
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Assisted DbW founder with the September 2017 Woman Director Awareness Month and Worldwide Film Viewing Party social media campaigns.
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Wakayama AJET Chapter Coordinator
Association for Japan Education & Teaching (AJET)
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Wakayama, Japan 2012-2014
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Researched and organized over 25 events for Wakayama JETs.
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Events included cultural experiences, dinners, lectures, fundraisers, charity events, etc.
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Acted as the social media liaison between Block 7 prefectures (Mie, Nara, Osaka, and Wakayama).
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Responsible for handling the financial records for over 20 projects and events.
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Represented Wakayama AJET and aided Prefectural Advisors at government-sponsored orientations and conferences.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Educator
Japan Exchange & Teaching (JET) Program
Wakayama, Japan 2011-2014
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Taught English and cultural studies to Japanese students at five junior high schools, six elementary schools, and three kindergartens.
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Worked with Japanese Teachers of English (JTEs), elementary school, and kindergarten teachers to teach classes and lead daily school activities.
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Planned and led quarterly instructional workshops for JTEs and elementary school teachers.
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Provided administrative assistance and translation aid to the local Board of Education and City Hall.
Academic Tutor
Mills College Tennis Program
Oakland, CA 2010-2011
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Tutored local fourth and fifth-grade girls in English, History, and Health Sciences.
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Strengthened students' study skills while encouraging healthy lifestyle choices and academic habits to utilize throughout their academic careers.
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Participants learned sportsmanship, discipline, and how to be a successful student-athlete in a fun and supportive environment.
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San Diego Zoo Education Department
San Diego, CA
Summer Camp Program Aide 2010
Zoo Corps Program Trainer 2001-2005
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Assisted staff in coordinating engaging activities focused on education and conservationism in line with the Zoological Society's goals aimed at children ages four to thirteen.
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Aided the Zoological Society with special events, including "Girls in Science" campouts; Earth Day Festivals; "Roar and Snore" overnight stays at the Zoo and sister park, the Safari Park; lectures; tours; and educational kits.
Design Consultant & Content Contributor
The Campanil
Oakland, CA 2008-2011
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Assisted Campanil staff with editorial content and design of bi-weekly college newspaper, producing award-winning layout concepts and content.
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Received first place for Best News Photo at the 2008 California College Media Awards (Students React to Barack Obama's Presidential Win, Mills College Student Union).
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