Communications Professional
M. Alan Burns
Hi, I’m Alan Burns, a communications professional located in Memphis, TN. Across my 10+ years of experience, I am constantly expanding my passion for planning and executing strategic communications and public relations, as well as graphic design, web design, and internal communications.
What I Do
Strategic Communication
Content creation, analytics, strategic planning and execution
Digital Content
UX design, web design and maintenance, social media management
Public Relations
Brand management, news and feature writing, graphic design and layout
Where I've Been
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital/ALSAC
Digital Content Strategist
2021 - Present
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
College of Medicine
Communications Coordinator
2019 - 2021
Mississippi State University
Social Science Research Center
Media Lab Coordinator/Research Associate
2014 - 2019
Mississippi Public Safety Data Laboratory
Social Science Research Center
Graduate Research Assistant
2012 - 2014
What I Know
Adobe Creative Suite
Microsoft Office Suite
WordPress, OmniUpdate, AEM
HTML/CSS Coding
Mailchimp, Constant Contact
FTP Clients
SPSS Data Collection (novice)
What I Studied
Master of Public Policy and Administration
Organizational Communications
Mississippi State University - 2013
Bachelor of Science in Communication
Public Relations
Mississippi State University - 2012
Music Lover, Homebrewer, Gamer
A transplant from the Mississippi Delta and Starkville, I'm currently busy trying to become a Memphian! My wife and I made our way to Memphis in 2019 and are in the progress of laying our roots. Whether we're enjoying a beer at local brewery, trying to find the best eats in the area, or gaming with friends, you can find us all over town enjoying life!
My Philosphy
"The only thing I do know is that we have to be kind. Please, be kind. Especially when we don't know what's going on. "
Waymond Wang, Everything Everywhere All At Once
A Memphis
Brewing Journey
Brenhus Brewing
After moving to Memphis, TN in 2019, I began to take my homebrewing hobby a bit more seriously, launching my own little brand, Brenhus Brewing. You can find me on Instagram to see what I've been up to, Brewfather to check out my recipes, and Bonfire to see my merch.
Reach out!
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