Alexa Messina

Alexa Messina has several years of experience in various roles within the hospitality and event management industry.

Alexa began their career as a Marketing and Events Intern at ConferenceDirect in 2014, where they later transitioned to the role of Marketing & Events Coordinator. In this role, they reported directly to the Chief Marketing Officer and was responsible for communication regarding upcoming company events. Alexa successfully handled events such as ConferenceDirect & NYC & Co.'s Annual event at PCMA in Boston and ConferenceDirect's Industry Insights Seminar in Washington, D.C.

Following their time at ConferenceDirect, Alexa joined Sheraton Hotels & Resorts as an Executive Meeting Specialist in 2015. In this position, they proactively monitored customer functions, ensured customer satisfaction, and verified the accuracy of room sets. Alexa also met with meeting professionals and catering customers to establish communication methods and remained accessible to them throughout their assigned functions.

In 2016, they joined Marriott International as a Complex Sales Coordinator, where they held responsibilities related to coordinating sales activities for multiple properties. Alexa remained in this role until 2018.

Alexa then joined Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants in 2018 as a Catering Sales Manager. In this position, they managed catering sales activities and achieved success until 2020.

Most recently, Alexa joined Cision in 2020 as an Account Manager, although specific details of their responsibilities in this role are not provided.

Alexa Messina attended Illinois State University from 2011 to 2015. During this time, they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a focus on Organizational Leadership.