The document introduces Allie Marie Toothman and summarizes her background and qualifications. She graduated from Southern Illinois University with degrees in public relations and communication design. She was actively involved in several student organizations, holding leadership roles. Toothman gained work experience in marketing, PR, graphic design, and project management. She is passionate about her career and has developed strong skills in creativity, leadership, and communication through her educational and professional experiences.

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TO WHOM THIS MAY CONCERN:
Abraham Lincoln stated, “The best thing about the future is that it comes only one day at a
time.” Well…. I do not know about Lincoln’s days, but he obviously did not foresee a rapidly increasing
technology‐based future where one must be two days ahead for success. Therefore, I believe my future
began yesterday, setting my goals for today to achieve my successes for tomorrow.
Passionate. Dedicated. Motivated. Intelligent. Creative. Innovative. My name is Allie Marie
Toothman, and I am currently living in Charlotte, NC.
As of May 2010, I graduated from Southern Illinois University’s Speech Communication and Art
programs, focusing my studies in Public Relations and Communication Design. Furthermore, I have a
double minor in Marketing and Art History, and a background in research, advertising and journalism, as
well as photography, which contributes to my development as a well‐rounded professional. My passion
and dedication to these studies drove my ambition to become more involved with various organizations.
I was an active member of Southern Illinois University’s Public Relations Student Society of
America (PRSSA) chapter, PRSSA Executive Board, Pyramid PR, Unleashed Magazine, and the American
Advertising Foundation (AAF). I held the position of Creative Director within PRSSA’s Executive Board, as
well as the Committee Head for PRSSA’s Publicity committee. Furthermore, I won the award for
creating the new Unleashed Magazine logo, which led to the honor of holding the Creative Director‐in‐
Chief position where I constructed and oversaw the creative aspects of the magazine’s overall print and
website decisions. All visual aspects of Unleashed Magazine were completely created by me.
In addition to my educational qualifications, I have work experience at JCW Marketing in
management, high profile client campaigns, traveling, business‐to‐business, independent work, money
management, and much more. Furthermore, I designed a new website for the SIU Foundation, as well
as created and developed a new PR campaign plan to expand the Foundation’s awareness among SIU
students. I also worked as a summer Marketing/PR intern for River Radio’s CIL‐FM, where I researched,
developed, lead and executed an event plan for each CIL‐FM event. Additionally, I worked as a Graphic
Artist for Shryock Auditorium. There, I handled all advertisements, posters, websites, brochures, and
newsletters.
My background also includes serving as team leader for the creation and development of the
Welborn Outreach Program website and the Mt. Carmel, IL city website. Like most leaders, I had to
organize the structure of the websites and make sure everyone was completing the tasks on time.
Simply through my experiences and never missing a deadline, I have developed my sense of creativity,
leadership, professionalism, research, organization, responsibility, and communication necessary for
success in my future career.
Aesop Rock states, "Look, I have never had a dream in my life because a dream is what you want
to do, but still have not pursued. I knew what I wanted and did it till it was done. Therefore, I have
been the dream that I wanted to be since day one."
Thank you for your time, and I look forward to hearing from you.
Allie Marie
Public Relations
Graphic Design
(980) 395‐2770 www.alliemarie.com dynaminkmag.com

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Amanda Graskewicz “Ivy”
Program Director, WUEZ-FM
Assistant Program Director, WCIL-FM
River Radio
Carterville, IL
amandag@riverradio.net
618.985.4843
Vicki Kreher
Faculty Advisor, Unleashed Magazine
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
kreher@siu.edu
618.453.3279 or 618.549.5089
William “Josh” Houston
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
whouston@siu.edu
618.453.2296
Denise McClearey
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
denisem@siu.edu
618.453.1888
References
Dr. Nilanjana Bardhan
Associate Professor
Department of Speech Communication
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
Carbondale, IL 62901-6605
bardhan@siu.edu
618.453.1891
Robert A. Lopez
Assistant Professor, Design
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
roblopez@siu.edu
618.453.7590