About Alex
Experience Designer, Innovative Thinker, Expert List Maker, and Hospitality Professional
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I am passionate about transforming the intangible ideas and concepts of others into exceptional events and experiences. I strongly believe in the positive power of diversified portfolios and diversified thought to create change and motion. I am fulfilled by the chance to help others surpass their own expectations of themselves. I value creativity, hard work, and presentation.
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My ultimate goal as a professional is to create experiences that people cherish and keep as positive memories; that provide people with stories that bring communities together; that bring an added-value to the lives of all involved; and are just fun to be a part of.
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Events & Hospitality
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Skills
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Work Experience
2017 - 2020
Event Specialist,
Visit Bucks County is the official tourism promotion agency for the County of Bucks, Pa.
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Responsible for all planning and logistical execution of events ranging from 15-person meetings to 1,200-person B2B showcases. Facilitate events and programming for all travel, tourism, and hospitality partners that provide them with tools to improve visitor experience and opportunities to create cross-County partnerships.
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Committee Work:
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Partnership Committee Chair, Bucks County Career Pathways Partnership
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Committee Member, Quakertown Alive Nature-Based Placemaking
2019 - Current
Board of Directors,
Brick Door Productions is a non-profit theatrical group that serves the Greater Philadelphia Area.
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Executive Board Member for the 2019-2020 Season with focus on strategic planning and development. Additionally, since 2015, functions as the House Choreographer.
2019
Stage Manager & Assistant Director,
The Ghostlight Players is a non-profit theatrical group that serves the Greater Philadelphia Area.
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Production: Into The Woods (Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim; Book by James Lapine)
Support the production in the areas of communication, administration, theatrical direction, and people management for a cast and crew of 30 people. Responsible for calling over 300 deck, light, and sound cues for the performances.
2015 - 2017
Maître d’, Event Captain, Sales & Marketing Support,
Celebrations is a premiere wedding and special event venue​ located in Bucks County, PA.
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Coordinated in-house catering and event logistics or weddings and special events with anywhere from 50 to 600 Guests. Supervised an on-site service team of 10 to 25 employees for all events. Assisted in the sales office, executing operational and administrative duties.
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From 2012 - 2015
Other Experiences:
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Assistant Director, Hatboro-Horsham Summer Theater
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Loss Prevention Officer, Marriott Vacations Worldwide
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Events Administration Intern, Trilogy Event Design
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Full-Service Food & Beverage Host, The Walt Disney Company
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Neighborhood Expert, Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar (The Rose Group)
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Education
2012 - 2017
Tourism & Hospitality Management, B.S.
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Magna Cum Laude
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University Honors Program
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General Business Studies Minor
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Inducted member of Eta Sigma Delta (International Hospitality Management Society)
- School of Sport, Tourism & Hospitality Management
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