Alexandra Meyers
Associate, Communications, Sports & Entertainment at Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Professional working proficiency
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Experience
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Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate, Communications, Sports & Entertainment
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Jun 2021 - Present
- Coordinates and manages social media, TAPS magazine stories and all other communications components for Sports & Entertainment. - Works with partners on communications needs including pitching and coordinating media stories as part of sports & entertainment events for all programs (in-person and virtual events)- Serve as the representative from the department to coordinate all media efforts with the organization’s Communications team- Manage all registration duties; working to pull, maintain, update and track lists of survivors attending events and submit lists to TAPS staff for database updates.- Coordinate and execute assigned events including sourcing, prep, travel staffing and more.
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Communications Specialist
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Jul 2020 - Present
- Serves as the non-profit’s POC for all media initiatives and social media campaigns - Executes media initiatives including the copywriting of press releases and the coordination of print, online and televised media interviews while prospecting new avenues to create awareness - Distribute necessary materials to media partners, interview subjects and team members including imagery - Network with reporters, journalists, social media followers and other organizations within the space to engage and build relationships- Serve as the non-profit's POC for all social media needs across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn - Creates content planning calendars for all social channels and delegates tasks to the appropriate team members - Analyzes metrics of social media performance to drive content planning with the goals of increasing followers, engagement and online presence- Evaluated processes to address opportunities to improve and proposed new policies
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Senior Coordinator, Sports & Entertainment
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Aug 2018 - Present
- TAPS is a nonprofit organization that supports those who have lost a loved one in military service- Create positive experiences for survivors through sports and entertainment (teams4taps and Stars4TAPS)- Partner with professional sports teams and industries ranging from NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and NASCAR- Coordinate and staff events throughout the year, while representing TAPS and the mission- Work on Military Campaigns such as: Seats For Service with the Baltimore Ravens, Salute to Service with the Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers, In-Game Salutes with the Washington Nationals and more- Create and organize logistics including attendee lists, itineraries, credentials, packets and more to ensure that an event runs smoothly- Prepare materials for the Hollywood Adventure with The Gary Sinise Foundation and a viewing with the CBS Veterans Network of SEAL TEAM- TAPS is an official military charity partner of the NFL
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Coordinator, Sports and Entertainment
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Aug 2017 - Present
- TAPS is a nonprofit organization that supports those who have lost a loved one in military service- Create positive experiences for survivors through sports and entertainment (teams4taps and Stars4TAPS)- Partner with professional sports teams and industries ranging from NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and NASCAR- Coordinate and staff events throughout the year, while representing TAPS and the mission- Work on Military Campaigns such as: Seats For Service with the Baltimore Ravens, Salute to Service with the Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers, In-Game Salutes with the Washington Nationals and more- Create and organize logistics including attendee lists, itineraries, credentials, packets and more to ensure that an event runs smoothly- Prepare materials for the Hollywood Adventure with The Gary Sinise Foundation and a viewing with the CBS Veterans Network of SEAL TEAM- TAPS is an official military charity partner of the NFL
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Signature Consultants
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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700 & Above Employee
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Resource Manager
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Jul 2016 - Apr 2017
- IT recruiting for national, as well as local clients.- Finding talent for companies such as Google, Wells Fargo, Bank of America and others by analyzing skill sets to make a match.- Build relationships with clients (utilizing Bullhorn CRM), account managers and candidates of all levels and skill sets to help each party find the best fit.- Coordinate schedules between multiple parties across different time zones.- Act as a liaison between account managers and candidates. - IT recruiting for national, as well as local clients.- Finding talent for companies such as Google, Wells Fargo, Bank of America and others by analyzing skill sets to make a match.- Build relationships with clients (utilizing Bullhorn CRM), account managers and candidates of all levels and skill sets to help each party find the best fit.- Coordinate schedules between multiple parties across different time zones.- Act as a liaison between account managers and candidates.
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Morton's The Steakhouse
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United States
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Hostess
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Apr 2015 - May 2016
- Responsible for preparation of special events.- Acted as the first line of communication with customers to ensure a pleasant experience.- Demonstrated problem solving skills when assisting team members. - Responsible for preparation of special events.- Acted as the first line of communication with customers to ensure a pleasant experience.- Demonstrated problem solving skills when assisting team members.
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University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Athletic Academic Center Tutor
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Sep 2013 - Aug 2015
- Tutored fellow athletes in areas such as calculus and Spanish.
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Student Athlete
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Aug 2012 - Feb 2015
- Division One varsity student athlete (soccer). - Represented UNCC when traveling around the US for games, while balancing athletics and academics. - Exercised commitment, leadership and persistence through my time on and off the field.- Communication skills from being a team player.
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Camp Counselor
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2013 - 2014
Supported head coach in setting up and explanation of drills.Oversaw the safety and well-being of young females aged 8-15.Demonstrated strong communication skills through conversations with campers, camp leadership, and staff.
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Education
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Columbia University in the City of New York
Certificate, Sports Industry Essentials -
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Bachelor’s Degree, Marketing -
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Bachelor’s Degree, Business and Spanish -
Oakton High School