Allison R. Clark

Chicago, IL

North/Northwest Suburbs

SUMMARY OF CREDENTIALS

Creative, experienced relationship builder with expertise in entertainment, management, public relations, promotions,

event planning, social media and networking strategies, interested in joining an exciting growth-oriented organization.

CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS

Successful Public Relations/Social Media/Event Planning /Promotions Campaigns for organizations of all

sizes resulting in increased exposure, recognition, partnerships and credibility through traditional and online

media, social networking, speaker recruitment, tradeshow and event planning. Clients include entertainment,

high-tech, retail, consumer, non-profit and health-related organizations.

Executive Management positions in broadcast & entertainment administration, business, communications,

non-profit and marketing resulting in increased revenue, new revenue streams, balanced budgets, and

successful acquisitions of new entities.

Dealmaker (aka “Schmoozer”) bringing companies and people together and building relationships to further

all parties concerned, including investment, employment, media and general business-to-business

opportunities.

RELATIONSHIP BUILDING * PUBLIC RELATIONS * SOCIAL MEDIA * EVENT PLANNING * PROMOTIONS

2012-Present Director Business Development, Aardvark Web Works, Barrington, IL

Strong community involvement through multiple Chambers, networking events and in-house campaigns

to build long-term partnerships, clients, relationships and awareness of full-service web design and

development firm.

2000- 2012 Marketing Strategist, Ink Tank PR, Highland Park, IL

Owner of innovative pr/strategy /consulting firm specializing in entertainment promotions, social

networking, online marketing, event planning, speaker recruitment, and full-service media relations. Ink

Tank PR was named one of the top high-tech PR firms in Chicago by ePrairie.com/Midwest.biz in 2001.

Key clients:

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse: Social Media Director for Graphic Novel Series Launch

Human Workplace/AskLizRyan: Engagement Director for Career/Workplace Expert, Speaker,

Columnist, Commentator Liz Ryan

Lil’ Frankie Productions: Partner & PR Strategist for TV Production Co.

Pocket Date: Talent Recruitment for new iPhone App.

New York Slices: Band Booking & PR for New All-Ages Music Venue

Center for Collaborative Practice: Strategic Marketing & PR for Collaborative Law Center

Pavilion AfterDark Nightclub: Band Management, Promotions & PR for Chicagoland Concert Venue

ideablob.com inspired by Advanta Corp: Created and implemented PR and Social Networking

strategy from inception resulting in winning the prestigious “People’s Choice Award” for best new

product at DEMO 2007.

InXpo/eComXpo: Oversee PR initiatives for provider of virtual online tradeshows, events and

communities and direct the Speaker Program at its sister company, eComXpo, the first and largest

virtual tradeshow for ecommerce Marketers.

2011-2012 Volunteer, Fort Campbell USO, Fort Campbell, KY

Volunteer assisting with promotions, business partnerships, day-to-day activities, and in-kind donations.

2011-2012 Event Specialist, Sam’s Club/ASM, Clarksville, TN

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1998-2000 Chief Communities Officer, iGive.com, Evanston, IL

Oversee all public relations, community relations, vendor relations and nonprofit relations for the first

online charity mall from inception to IPO.

1994-1998 Vice-President, S&S Public Relations, Northbrook, IL

Full-service public relations firm with strong high-tech and franchise influence. Created and managed

campaigns including media relations, tradeshows, speaking engagements and acquisitions.

BROADCAST * ENTERTAINMENT * GENERAL MANAGEMENT

2004-2005 Business Manager, Apple Tree Theatre, Highland Park, IL

1988-1995 Tribune Company, Chicago, IL

Director of Administration, Tribune Radio Networks

Business Manager, Interstate Radio Network

Executive Director, Chicagoland Emergency Closing Center

1986-1988 Director, Business Administration, WMAQ-AM (NBC), Chicago, IL

1984-1986 Director of Administration/CFO, Sillerman-Morrow Broadcasting, Middletown, NY

EDUCATION

Graduate Courses - Broadcast Management - Columbia College, Chicago, IL

Communications - University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA & University of Illinois, Champaign, IL

Highland Park High School - Highland Park, IL

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