Alexa Cleek
Spiritual Being, Human Experience
I received my BS in Business Administration in 2017 from the University of Tennessee where I majored in Marketing with a concentration in Information Management and a minor in Music Business. Some of my interests include community development, research & writing, vintage fashion & music, and social media marketing & search engine optimization.
I have an entrepreneurial mindset - I love creating and developing new projects, ideas, and businesses.I am passionate about community and people. My goal is to cultivate environments and experiences that foster growth and promote love everywhere I go.
I am seeking a full-time position that allows me to explore and expand my skills in a way that positively benefits the community and people around me.Experience
a bit of WHAT I do
Team Member
West Main Antiques, Johnson City
May 2023 - Current
Responsible for:
- Greeting & assisting customers with enthusiasm
- Providing info about antiques & vintage items
- Create attractive & eye-catching displays to showcase antique items effectively
- Recieve, inspect, catalogue, and price new items
- Operate POS system
- Provide excellent customer service throughout the sales process
Business Development Specialist
Intellithought, Kingsport
Aug 2017 - Apr 2023
Responsible for developing, executing, and managing marketing campaigns for a variety of clients through:
- Search Engine Optimization
- Social Media
- Content Creation
- Google Ads
- Analytics & Reporting
Additional responsibilities included:
- Project Management
- Proposal Writing
- Process Development & Improvement
Student Manager & Interim Supervisor
UT Foundation, Knoxville
Oct 2014 - July 2017
Responsible for managing shifts of up to 40 employees, training new employees, monitoring program statistics to diagnose problems & devise solutions, planning & strategizing shifts to meet organizational goals, updating computer systems & absolving IT issues, building rapport with alumni, & raising funds for UT (over $50,000).
Publishing Intern
Bandposters, Knoxville
Jan 2016 - May 2016
Responsible for writing press releases, building and maintaining press relationships, and social media strategy.
Social Media Intern
AC Entertainment, Knoxville
Aug 2015 - Dec 2015
Responsible for managing social media accounts for The Bijou, the Tennessee Theatre, & others; assisting with marketing for festivals like Bonnaroo & Forecastle; & writing/editing newsletter copy & 5 blogs per week.
SkillS
a bit of HOW i do
Communication
Exceptional Written and Verbal Communication Skills, Press Releases, Blog Posts, Customer Service, MLA Formatting, Public Speaking, Team Leadership and Delegation, Local Community Building
Social, Promotional, & Web
SEO, Google Analytics, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Google Trends, WordPress, HTML, Chrome Developer Tools, ChatGPT, Linkedin, Tumblr, Pinterest, Spotify, WPEngine, Canva, HotJar, MailChimp, Survey Monkey, Ninja Outreach
Project Management
Microsoft Office Suite, Google Drive, Slack, Trello, Google Analytics, Google and Apple Calendars
Experience
a bit of WHERE I do
Political Involvement
Johnson City
Over the years, I have lent myself to door-to-door canvassing for political candidates I believed in, both locally and nationally. I have loved the opportunity to connect with local folks and learn about what issues are important to them.
TN Achieves Mentor
Kingsport
As a TN Achieves Mentor, I invest about 12 hours annually working with the seniors at my Alma Mater, Dobbins Bennett, in conjunction with the TN Hope Scholarship Program.
Knoxville Housing Cooperative
Knoxville
I volunteered my time and design efforts to assist the Knoxville Housing Cooperative in providing people facing eviction with resources allowing them to keep their homes.
Festival Volunteer
Bristol
I have volunteered at every Bristol Rhythm & Roots since 2012!
Portfolio
A sample of my published work for various sites & companies across an array of industries & topics.
June 24, 2021June 17, 2020February 5, 2019Muses & Musings
my feels and likes, notes from my iPhone, things and stuff
February 7, 2019January 7, 2019December 9, 2018LET'S CREATE
i am a composition in progress. every project is a contribution to the process.
let's grow together.
© 2016