Alexa Messina
About Alexa Messina
Alexa Messina is an Account Manager at Cision in Chicago with over five years of experience in the hospitality industry and a background in organizational leadership.
Current Title and Role
Alexa Messina is an Account Manager at Cision in Chicago, Illinois, United States. She joined the company in November 2020, bringing extensive experience from her previous roles in the hospitality industry. At Cision, Alexa manages client accounts, drawing on her strong background in sales and customer service.
Professional Experience
Before joining Cision, Alexa Messina accumulated over five years of experience in the hospitality industry. She worked at Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants as a Catering Sales Manager from 2018 to 2020 in the Greater Chicago Area. Prior to this, she held the role of Complex Sales Coordinator at Marriott International from 2016 to 2018 and served as an Executive Meeting Specialist at Sheraton Hotels & Resorts from 2015 to 2016.
Education and Background
Alexa Messina earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a focus on Organizational Leadership, from Illinois State University. She completed her studies from 2011 to 2015. Her academic background has equipped her with a strong foundation in leadership and business management, which she applies in her current role at Cision.
Early Career and Internships
Alexa Messina gained early career experience in marketing and events through internships at ConferenceDirect. She first joined as a Marketing and Events Intern in Las Vegas, Nevada, for two months in 2014, and then as a Marketing & Events Coordinator later that same year for four months. These roles helped her develop crucial skills in event planning and marketing coordination.