Allison Leon
EDUCATION
University of Chicago Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy. Expected June 2021
Honors Include: Odyssey Scholar | Questbridge Scholar
Relevant Courses: Policy Implementation, Policing, Citizenship, and Inequality from a Comparative Perspective; A Mixed-Methods Approach to Criminal Justice in Chicago; Economics for Public Policy; Public Policy Methodology
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Chicago Appleseed Fund for Justice
Undergraduate Intern
• Authored detailed literature review on immigration bond hearings for lawyer use
• Cataloged and synthesized survey information to be used for blog posts
• Collected and formed database of organizations for outreach
Ruffalo Noel Levitz
Maroon Line Caller October 2019 – December 2019
• Handled large number of outgoing calls and texts in a timely and respectful manner
• Identified alumni feedback, clarified information, and communicated opportunities to further connect with the University of Chicago
• Handled data entry of alumni contact information, donations and other sensitive information
La Casa Norte
Operations Intern June 2019-August 2019
• Took inventory of furniture and appliances for housing units in preparation for incoming tenants
• Supervised volunteers over numerous tasks such as sorting inventory of donations and cleaning units
• Managed the Clothing Closet, taking inventory and sorting donations as well as intaking new clients
Division of the Social Sciences, University of Chicago
Strategic Communications Writer June 2018-August 2018
• Developed content for the first summer edition of the Division’s alumni publication: dialogo to promote activity and life on campus during the Summer Quarter
• Wrote articles on students and faculty, as well as event and course profiles
• Scheduled and conducted interviews with faculty, students, and event coordinators
LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES
Organization of Latin American Students (OLAS) September 2018-Present
Co-President, September 2019-Present
Public Relations Chair/ Co-Communications Chair, September 2018-2019
• Create promotional material for the organization such as event flyers and social media posts for Facebook and Instagram
• Organize and co-manage the communications committee for the OLAS Cultural Show
• Organized photoshoots and distributed promotional material for the OLAS Cultural Show
• Used Facebook to launch paid advertisement in addition to co-managing the Marketing Committee budget for the OLAS Cultural Show, with a total attendance of over 800 people
SKILLS
Fluent in: English and Spanish
Proficient in: Google Drive programs, Microsoft Office programs, Adobe Photoshop
EDUCATION
University of Chicago Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy. Expected June 2021
Honors Include: Odyssey Scholar | Questbridge Scholar
Relevant Courses: Policy Implementation, Policing, Citizenship, and Inequality from a Comparative Perspective; A Mixed-Methods Approach to Criminal Justice in Chicago; Economics for Public Policy; Public Policy Methodology
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Chicago Appleseed Fund for Justice
Undergraduate Intern
• Authored detailed literature review on immigration bond hearings for lawyer use
• Cataloged and synthesized survey information to be used for blog posts
• Collected and formed database of organizations for outreach
Ruffalo Noel Levitz
Maroon Line Caller October 2019 – December 2019
• Handled large number of outgoing calls and texts in a timely and respectful manner
• Identified alumni feedback, clarified information, and communicated opportunities to further connect with the University of Chicago
• Handled data entry of alumni contact information, donations and other sensitive information
La Casa Norte
Operations Intern June 2019-August 2019
• Took inventory of furniture and appliances for housing units in preparation for incoming tenants
• Supervised volunteers over numerous tasks such as sorting inventory of donations and cleaning units
• Managed the Clothing Closet, taking inventory and sorting donations as well as intaking new clients
Division of the Social Sciences, University of Chicago
Strategic Communications Writer June 2018-August 2018
• Developed content for the first summer edition of the Division’s alumni publication: dialogo to promote activity and life on campus during the Summer Quarter
• Wrote articles on students and faculty, as well as event and course profiles
• Scheduled and conducted interviews with faculty, students, and event coordinators
LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES
Organization of Latin American Students (OLAS) September 2018-Present
Co-President, September 2019-Present
Public Relations Chair/ Co-Communications Chair, September 2018-2019
• Create promotional material for the organization such as event flyers and social media posts for Facebook and Instagram
• Organize and co-manage the communications committee for the OLAS Cultural Show
• Organized photoshoots and distributed promotional material for the OLAS Cultural Show
• Used Facebook to launch paid advertisement in addition to co-managing the Marketing Committee budget for the OLAS Cultural Show, with a total attendance of over 800 people
SKILLS
Fluent in: English and Spanish
Proficient in: Google Drive programs, Microsoft Office programs, Adobe Photoshop