ALEX HENKELL-MALESPIN
North Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Strategic communicator in public relations field known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in crisis management, media relations, and brand strategy development. Excels at interpersonal communication, leadership, and adaptability to drive successful campaigns and build strong relationships with stakeholders.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Public Relations
International Business Association
Las Vegas, USA
08.2024 - Current
- Leads all recruitment activities, such as engaging with prospective members and handling inquiries about joining organization
- Manages organization's in-person presence such as representing IBA at any and all events and meetings
- Cultivates and maintains a positive public image and a strong reputation for the organization among its general members and broader student community
Transfer Support Coach
University of Nevada Las Vegas
05.2024 - Current
- Register students at CSN to help them get ready as an upcoming transfer at UNLV
- Establishing trust among students and staff from both colleges
Organizing Outreach Director for Southern Nevada
Young Nevada Democrats Hispanic and Latino Caucus
01.2024 - Current
- Working with Young Nevada Democrats as an outreach director for the Hispanic and Latino caucus, my roles include maintaining the records of caucus members who attend meetings and events, and I am responsible for reaching out to people who express interest in the caucus and connecting them to their constituency.
- Co-directors, and responsible for recruitment through various forms of outreach.
Campaign Organizer- Fellowship Impact Team
Nevada State Democratic Party
North Las Vegas, NV
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Phone banking democratic voters to volunteer
- Registered 30+ individuals for voting purposes while educating those individuals on voting dates and locations.
- Part of the Impact team in East Las Vegas.
- Work and being active in a bilingual environment.
- Gained experience and became involved in political events.
- I had the honor and privilege of meeting with great speakers, Vice President Kamala Harris, and United States Secretary of Transportation, Chasten Buttigieg.
Mentorship Program
University of California San Diego Mentorship Program
San Diego, CA
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Part of the mentorship program at UCSD, guiding and mentoring students' success at UCSD as a junior
- UCSD Democrat party member
- I was active in democratic politics in person and on social media, helping to inform people about the midterm election.
Political Canvasser
Catherine Blakespear State Senate Campaign
Poway, USA
09.2022 - 11.2022
- I worked 12-hour shifts for 2 weeks near the end of the 2022 midterms and never missed a day.
- My team had the best results in the district.
- We won the campaign by a landslide, making her a state senator for California.
Delivery Warehouse Associate
Amazon Warehouse
North Las Vegas, USA
05.2021 - 09.2022
- I have been trained as a problem solver, driver assistant, and in other top-echelon roles.
- I have been to three different warehouses, from Las Vegas to San Diego, all handling positions normally for top associates.
- Work and come on time, with a good track record of dependability and trust toward leadership.
- Working towards becoming a software programmer as part of Amazon's career-building programs they have.
Political Canvasser
Make the Road Nevada Non-profit Organization
Las Vegas, USA
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Was part of an inclusive and diverse team of motivated campaigners for Latino/Latinx people in Southern Nevada
- We had a lot of signatures from people to register them to vote.
- Our candidates that we represented, the majority of whom won their districts, school board seats, and other elected offices in the 2022 primary.
- On the last day of my job, I had a lot of voter registration forms signed to get people to vote.
Retail Associate
Dollar Tree
North Las Vegas, USA
11.2019 - 05.2021
- Is first time working with customers and learning how to operate a retail store
- Commanding register while was no one at moment
- Employed part-time from mid-nights to late-nights etc
- Was on call when needed and can work on days when store hours are busy
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, International Business
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV12-2026
Associates of Arts - Political Science, Chinese (Mandarin)
College of Southern Nevada
West Charleston, NV05.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Poltical Science
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CASkills
- Internal communications
- Crisis communications
- Media relations
- Analytics reporting
- Multilingual communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Public relations
- Analytical thinking
- Community outreach
- Teamwork
- Email marketing
- Problem-solving
- Active listening
- Team collaboration
- Portfolio growth
- Social media strategy
Campus organizations
Director of Public Relations, International Business Association, Las Vegas, NV, 08/01/24, Present, Leads recruitment activities., Manages organization's public image.
Accomplishments
- OCA Mentorship program Completion
Languages
Spanish
Professional
German
Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited
Affiliations
- Progressive Turnout Project - 2024-2024 Dedicated professional working with the Progressive Turnout Project to increase voter participation and drive progressive change.
- Passionate advocate for social justice and democracy, leveraging skills to mobilize voters and advance progressive causes here in Southern Nevada.
- Collaborative team player focused on voter engagement, grassroots organizing, and electoral strategy for the Steven Horsford campaign during the 2024 election season
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Trainee Voter Protector Allianc, 2024-2024
Protecting voting rights & promoting democratic values through education & advocacy. And dedicated to safeguarding the right to vote & combating voter suppression.
Timeline
Director of Public Relations
International Business Association
08.2024 - Current
Transfer Support Coach
University of Nevada Las Vegas
05.2024 - Current
Campaign Organizer- Fellowship Impact Team
Nevada State Democratic Party
04.2024 - 05.2024
Organizing Outreach Director for Southern Nevada
Young Nevada Democrats Hispanic and Latino Caucus
01.2024 - Current
Mentorship Program
University of California San Diego Mentorship Program
10.2022 - 01.2023
Political Canvasser
Catherine Blakespear State Senate Campaign
09.2022 - 11.2022
Political Canvasser
Make the Road Nevada Non-profit Organization
05.2022 - 08.2022
Delivery Warehouse Associate
Amazon Warehouse
05.2021 - 09.2022
Retail Associate
Dollar Tree
11.2019 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, International Business
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Associates of Arts - Political Science, Chinese (Mandarin)
College of Southern Nevada
Some College (No Degree) - Poltical Science
University of California, San Diego
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