Alexa Corcoran
Alc.Corcoran@gmail.com • (970) 390-9807 • 1164 S. Acoma St, Apt 285C • Denver, CO 80210
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS
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Exceptional typing skills and proficient with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Final Cut Pro and Media Silo.
Experience creating and maintaining social media content and strategies for Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest, Hootsuite, LinkedIn,
Instagram, Google+, WordPress and other blogs.
Excellent written and communication skills acquired from academic coursework, writing for a national online magazine and producing
corporate marketing material in print and online.
Proven leadership skills as Captain and Head of Fundraising for the CU Women’s Club Volleyball team and primary intern for Plum TV- Vail.
Extreme drive, work ethic and time management skills displayed by balancing internships, competing on a nationally ranked collegiate sports
club, maintaining a 3.6 GPA as well as an active and healthy social life.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT BOULDER
BOULDER, CO
May 2012
Participated in Semester At Sea study abroad program (Aug. 27 – Dec. 13, 2010). Circumnavigated the world, visiting 12 countries.
Notable activities included a service project in India, performing stand-up comedy and hiking the Great Wall.
Recognitions: 1 of 20 CU Journalism students chosen to attend the Broadcast Education Association (BEA) and National Convention of
Broadcasters (NAB) annual convention, Dean Scholar, University of Colorado Transfer Student award recipient, Vail Rotary Club scholarship
recipient.
Activities: Captain and Head of Fundraising for CU Women’s Club Volleyball team, campus correspondent for Her Campus national online
magazine, Kappa Alpha Theta sorority member.
Bachelor of Science, Journalism/Mass Communications. Cumulative GPA: 3.6/4.0
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MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS EXPERIENCE
GBSM, INC.
DENVER, CO
PR and Communications Executive Assistant
January 2013- March 2013
 Assists two of the firm's principals and supports corporate communications, public relations and crisis management practice.
 Provides editing and document management; preparation of proposals, presentations, press releases, media kits, reports, email newsletters, etc.
 Maintain principal's schedule & contacts (Outlook), make travel arrangements, manage expense reports, timesheets and invoices.
TRIED & TRUTH
DENVER, CO
Social Media Intern
November 2012- January 2013
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Managed online community monitoring member reviews, reward redemptions, referrals, site catalog, and blog posts.
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Performed data compilation, analysis and delivery to various national brands.
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Created and maintained content on social media platforms of Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram, implemented social
media marketing strategies to grow and engage audience and build relationships with brands.
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Assisted in B2B and B2C communications as well as email marketing campaigns and online promotions.
AL’S DIGITAL HOUSE (VIDEO PRODUCTION COMPANY)
LAKEWOOD, CO
Contracted Marketing and Communications Coordinator
June 2012 – November 2012
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Wrote scripts for corporate and broadcast ad spots, newsletters, tag lines, landing page content, press releases, brochures and blog posts.
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Created and managed social media platforms of Facebook, Twitter, Vimeo, YouTube, Google+, WordPress and LinkedIn.
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Planned and executed marketing strategies involving email blasts, networking events, postcards, and social media campaigns.
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Researched and monitored advertising industry and media trends to aid in brand management strategies and client relations.
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Increased SEO 100% by performing keyword research, analyzing site traffic using statistical ranking systems, and social media management.
KROENKE SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT LLC- COLORADO RAPIDS
COMMERCE CITY, CO
Sports marketing and sponsorship intern
January 2012 – May 2012
● Created and managed contracts for the Colorado Rapids and Dicks Sporting Goods Park sponsors regarding signage, brand activation,
community relations, media and hospitality.
● Demonstrated event management skills by escorting VIPs to field, overseeing the Dick’s Sporting Goods booth, monitoring vendor and
sponsor tables, communicating with media representatives, photographing sponsor ads and executing sponsor giveaways and contests.
● Proven exceptional organization skills by recording and documenting media affidavits as well as partner promotions and events using Excel
tables, charts, and workbooks.
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PLUM TV NETWORK- VAIL
VAIL, CO
Production intern
May 2011 – Aug. 2011
● Edited with HD equipment and Final Cut Pro for clients such as the Philadelphia Orchestra and Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival.
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Demonstrated ability to shoot variety of content with footage from the Teva Mountain Games, a Darius Rucker benefit concert, the Vail
Farmer’s Market and several environmental and community beauty shots.
Proven instrumental member of team by operating cameras, co-hosting, producing and assistant directing live and pre-taped shoots.
Responsible for organizing pre/post production by planning weekly shows, conducting research, booking guests and performing
administrative duties.
Exceptional ability to perform under pressure and solve issues during live shows to fill gaps, fix technical glitches, fit in contracted content and
guests while remaining positive and calm.