Allie Dixon
Boston,MA
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
SME Communications
Academian
03.2025 - Current
- Developed and reviewed educational content for Communications and Media Studies courses, ensuring alignment with Pearson’s learning objectives and academic standards.
- Collaborated with instructional designers and product developers to create engaging, accessible, and pedagogically sound digital learning materials, including assessments, interactive modules, and instructor resources.
- Provided subject matter expertise on course design, textbook development, and curriculum structure across various platforms, ensuring consistency and academic rigor.
- Advised cross-functional teams on current trends, pedagogical strategies, and emerging technologies within the Communications discipline.
- Authored and edited sample responses, discussion prompts, and case studies that reflected diverse perspectives and real-world applications of communication theories.
Writer
MIT
08.2021 - Current
- Drafted speeches and talking points for national and international events, campaigns, and letters to the community
- Wrote content and designed web layout for the Climate Project at MIT
- Developed content and collaborated in project management for the Ad Hoc Committee on Climate-Related Industry Engagements (CRIE)
- Built and designed CRIE web MIT community-wide site and interactive materials to synthesize data and feedback
- Managed President’s website content and texts using Drupal, HTML, and Adobe Photoshop/Suite
- Worked with press release team to coordinate news and messages through pipeline of media relations and PR
- Wrote President’s correspondence to partners, academics, families, students, other institutions, and MIT community
- Collaborated with Executive Committee to write monthly Report of the Administration
- Prepared and edited Executive Committee and Corporation meeting minutes, memorials, and transitional statements
- Used MLA, Chicago Manual, and APA formatting
Adjunct Professor of English and Media Communications
Emmanuel College
08.2021 - Current
- Designed syllabi, assessments, lessons, and taught a variety of courses including Film Theory, Shakespeare, Advertising & Culture, and Professional Communications
- Helped students develop professional portfolios, creative voices, writing samples, social media professional presence, resumes, cover letters, personal statements, media analysis, and community engagement via media projects
- Taught professional narrative storytelling, rhetoric, creative strategy, and professional presentation in the digital world
- Focused on the philosophies of media and communications and worked to improve their critical/analytical thinking about culture, trends, history, and social theories
- Navigated Canvas regularly to track assignments and organize weekly schedules
Editor
MDPI
04.2019 - 05.2023
- Served as editor for manuscripts and technical reports based in a variety of clinical and biomedical research disciplines
- Edited using APA and Chicago guidelines
- Managed an average of 6-8 articles, reports, manuscripts per day
- Coordinated with editorial team to ensure smooth transition of publishing pipeline
Freelance Writer
Writer’s For Hire
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Conducted extensive internet research and interviews to provide facts and statistics for articles and blogs
- Added keywords, words, descriptions, and alt image tags to increase SEO presence
- Edited and proofread content to confirm proper grammar, quality, and consistency with AP/MLA style
- Wrote high volumes of quality content under tight deadlines for various companies weekly
- Maintained current understanding of industry and genre trends to enhancing writing and marketing success
Education
MFA - nonfiction
Lesley University
Cambridge, Massachusetts06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature & Sociology
Assumption College
Worcester, MA05.2013
Skills
- Drupal, WordPress, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Canvas Software
- Expertise in subject matter
- Ethical Content Design
Timeline
SME Communications
Academian
03.2025 - Current
Adjunct Professor of English and Media Communications
Emmanuel College
08.2021 - Current
Writer
MIT
08.2021 - Current
Freelance Writer
Writer’s For Hire
01.2020 - 12.2022
Editor
MDPI
04.2019 - 05.2023
MFA - nonfiction
Lesley University
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature & Sociology
Assumption College
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