Tom Alexander Email & Phone Number

Orlando, Fl, Us

I'm currently serving a four-year term as an elected member of a five-person board which oversees financing and maintenance of infrastructure in the district. The board is a special-purpose governmental body, subject to state election and ethics laws and guidelines.

Kissimmee, Florida, Us

Kissimmee, Florida, Us

- Provides strategic direction over all multimedia communications content, including social media, video, the County’s website, digital signage, and print collateral. - Provides strategic media relations guidance to commissioners, executive leadership, and County Departments.- Anticipates, responds to, and tracks requests from members of the media and the public.- Develops and manages the editorial process for the Communications Department to ensure all communication and marketing materials are brand consistent and error free.- Oversees all aspects of video production, from conception to completion. - Oversees the production of Board of County Commissioners meetings, including control room operations; ensures all accompanying documents are properly archived. - Coordinates public comments and requests to speak process for Board of County Commissioners meetings

New York, Ny, Us

- In support of Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise, worked with internal Subject Matter Experts to respond to public information inquiries from members of the media, elected officials, community stakeholders, and the general public- Created monthly content calendars for and manage posts to Facebook and Twitter accounts for Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise, SunPass, and SunTrax- Crafted media talking points for use by Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise spokespersons in media interviews regarding Turnpike projects

Orlando, Florida, Us

Referred to as an "account supervisor" in some agencies. I led account teams in the development, implementation and evaluation of strategic plans to ensure cost-effective success against client metrics, identify and pursue opportunities for business development with new and potential clients with a focus on clients in the education, technology and professional organization spaces.

Winter Park, Florida, Us

- Managed overall production process for assigned clients for virtual conferences, conventions, corporate meetings and trade shows- Anticipated and responded to client inquiries - Created recording and editing schedules- Provided art direction to motion graphics designers- Independently gathered information and wrote broadcast style copy- Produced content of all formats, from live streaming to impactful marketing pieces - Thoroughly and frequently communicated direction and project status to entire team- Served as on-camera anchor and host for virtual events and conferences

I proofread, edited and wrote copy for a variety of clients and applications, including websites and social media posts. Most of my clients came from the hotel and hospitality industry, but I also wrote video game reviews and entertainment news.

Orlando, Fl, Us

I wrote engaging copy for job listing pages on staffing firm website, researching typical requirements, career paths and trends. Using best practices, I ensured pages were SEO optimized and mentored new copywriters in processes and best practices.

Troy, Mi, Us

As a contracted, in-house Copywriter, I worked with business leaders and Senior Copywriters at Marriott Vacations Worldwide to deliver creative solutions and messaging that drove revenue and delivered on business objectives, wrote engaging and inspiring copy across all Marriott Vacations Worldwide brands (including Marriott Vacation Club, Westin Vacation Club, Sheraton Vacation Club and Hyatt Residence Club) that educated and engaged readers, ensured all copy deliverables met the requirements of the business, customer, brand and legal functions, ensured accuracy and consistency across customer types and communication channels in the appropriate brand voice, and delivered on time and on strategy copy for print and digital collateral, including emails, landing pages, flyers, signage, handouts, print ads and direct mail packages. Six-month contract ended early due to COVID-19 pandemic.

Kissimmee, Florida, Us

As a contract, in-house copywriter, I wrote engaging copy and lead conceptual development for projects in multiple media, worked with Brand Managers and the Content Director to deliver creative solutions and messaging, ensured all copy deliverables met the requirements of the business, customer, brand and legal functions and served as a thought-leader and brand storyteller, bringing refreshing ideas for projects of all sizes with a specific focus on writing and content creation for video, digital, social and web pieces.

I led and executed production of NewsNight, a weekly news discussion program, including conceptualizing topics for each episode, researching and writing news stories, and booking interviews with local leaders, experts and stakeholders for those stories. I also scheduled working journalists to appear on the show’s panel and oversaw production of each episode, including directing and assisting with shooting and editing video. I also wrote all copy and scripts for air, and helped plan the social media strategy for marketing the show.

Orlando, Florida, Us

Responsible for all written content on the Orlando Apollos, including feature/lifestyle stories, business insight, game previews, recaps and practice reports, posted on the Apollos website as well as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Covered camps, practices and games as well as community events. Reported breaking news stories on social media. Wrote content in a consistent voice that adhered to brand positioning and core values. Gave on-the-record interviews on behalf of the team to local and national radio shows and podcasts. I also hosted and anchored regular video packages for social media, in addition to the weekly team podcast and the halftime report during live game radio broadcasts.

I remotely researched and wrote rip-and-read style newscasts for 24/7 News Network, a partnership between iHeartMedia and NBC News Radio. The newscasts were sent to radio affiliates across the country in major markets.

Winter Park, Florida, Us

I wrote scripts and produced television news-style videos for convention and trade show clients, as well as informational and marketing videos for the web and social media on behalf of various professional associations and event organizers. I also managed and organized teams of people to complete video projects on-site at trade shows and conventions.

New York, Ny, Us

Served as a fill-in news anchor and newscast producer for a morning drive news and talk show on a 50,000-watt AM station with FM simulcast, delivering news updates twice an hour and leading talk segments involving offbeat news stories. I also filled in as afternoon writer/producer for Florida News Network, a statewide radio news network with affiliates in Tallahassee, Tampa and Miami, choosing, writing and distributing stories throughout the network.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Contributor to Yanks Go Yard, a website for fan-driven news and analysis of the New York Yankees.

Orlando, Fl, Us

I was the primary copywriter for the 5 p.m. newscast on a 24-hour local cable news station, researching and writing large amounts of broadcast copy under constant deadline pressure. I also took part in daily story pitch meetings, helping choose stories for the newscast. In addition, I oversaw planning and production of daily, long-form interview segments with experts and newsmakers, including researching interview topics and questions. During my time there, I excelled at leading and motivating teams of varying specialties and skill levels to produce daily newscasts and special event coverage, and as part of a team of three, produced Emmy-award-winning coverage of the memorial for the Pulse nightclub shooting victims. I was named station Employee of the Month in August 2011.

I planned and hosted a weekly comedy podcast discussing sports and pop culture, including booking interview guests. In addition, I developed and oversaw execution of our social media strategy on Facebook, Twitter and the show's website, including placement of paid ads. I also digitally edited each episode, and interpreted analytics from several different digital platforms to determine our audience growth strategy.

Portrayed Game Show Host/Announcer in mobile video game "Knifey Spoony."​ Featured in game marketing materials and on the game's title screen.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Wrote scripts, edited video and updated website for 4-hour morning newscast at Fox O&O station in Orlando, FL; worked with law enforcement and community sources to gather information on breaking news events; produced newscasts on a fill-in basis.

Read announcements and sponsored ads at college soccer, baseball, softball, basketball, volleyball and track events; produced sound effects and music for live events

Orlando, Fl, Us

Interviewed potential clients and set appointments to sign with law firm; tracked and solved issues with schedules of dozens of field representatives in 8 different states

Tampa, Florida, Us

Operated broadcast control board for WHOO-AM 1080, an ESPN Radio affiliate. Monitored commercial traffic and on-air quality for nationally-syndicated morning show, "Mike and Mike in the Morning." Wrote, produced, edited and voiced hourly SportsCenter updates for local stations in Orlando and Melbourne. Produced weekend morning sports talk show. Voiced sponsored ads for station.

Orlando, Florida, Us

Ensured high-quality guest experience at Back to the Future: The Ride. Interacted with guests to answer questions, deliver ride safety information, and organize guest queue. Assisted with nightly ride cleaning and maintenance.

New York, Ny, Us

Screened calls for top-rated AC Morning Show. Participated in on-air segments. Edited daily topical promos for air. Assisted with show preparation.

Covered sports for bi-weekly college newspaper at the University of Central Florida. Worked men's soccer and baseball beats. Enterprised series "The Unsung Heroes of UCF Athletics," profiling behind-the-scenes workers in athletics department. Wrote athlete profiles and feature stories. Feature story on twin brothers who played on men's soccer team together was selected for publication in football Homecoming program.

Maintained inventory log of equipment checked out to players for Division I college baseball team. Made minor repairs to equipment. Assisted with organizing team meals and travel preparations. Served as clubhouse attendant for players and umpires on game days. Maintained and laundered team uniforms. Responsible for overall cleanliness of baseball facility.