Allison M. Strickland

FEATURED BRANDS

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KEY CAPABILITIES

• Executive content development + strategic counsel

• Corporate communications strategy

• Internal brand advocacy

• Crisis management

• Stakeholder relationships

• Event + program activations

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EXPERIENCE

UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC. (UNFI)  2025-Present

The largest publicly traded wholesale distributor in North America, bringing retailers and suppliers innovative products, programs and services to profitably grow their businesses. (NYSE: UNFI)

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PAPA JOHNS, Louisville, KY  2020-2025

The world's fourth-largest pizza chain with more than 5,000 locations in 45 countries. Focused on bringing better ingredients and better pizza to customers across the globe. (NYSE: PZZA)

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WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, Tampa, FL  2018-2020

Having served approximately 4.4 million members nationwide as of June 30, 2018, WellCare (NYSE: WCG) focuses exclusively on providing government-sponsored managed care services, primarily through Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans, to families, children, seniors, and individuals with complex medical needs.

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HUMANA INC., Louisville, KY  2011-2018

A Fortune 100 company that markets and administers health insurance services in all 50 states, D.C., and Puerto Rico, with a customer base of more than 11.5 million, $33.2 billion in revenue, and nearly 40,000 employees nationwide.​ (NYSE: HUM)
 

ZALE CORPORATION, Irving, TX  2010-2011
A leading specialty retailer in North America, the Zale family of brands provides customers with fine jewelry, watches and gift items. (NYSE: SIG)

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KENTUCKY HUMANE SOCIETY, Louisville, KY  2009-2010
Oldest animal agency in the state of Kentucky and one of oldest animal welfare organizations in the nation.

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YUM! BRANDS, INC., Louisville, KY, 2006-2008
World's largest Quick Service Restaurant company. Brands include KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell. (NYSE: YUM)

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THE VOICE-TRIBUNE, Louisville, KY, 2003-2006
Local newspaper with a circulation of 14,000.

 

BOWTIE, INC., Irvine, CA, 2005
Publisher of more than 50 magazine titles, including Bird Talk, the leading U.S. pet-bird magazine with a circulation of 100,000.

 

KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL, Louisville, KY, 2005
Kentucky's largest single annual event, held in Louisville during the two weeks preceding the Kentucky Derby.

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EDUCATION
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, Evanston, IL
Master of Science in Communication, 2009
 

UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE, Louisville, KY
Bachelor of Arts in Communication, 2005
 

KING'S COLLEGE, London, England
Journalism study abroad, Summer 2004