Alexa Balong
Cedar Falls
Summary
An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Marketing and Media Specialist
Camp Olson YMCA
Longville
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Photographer, videographer and editor for all camp media.
- Handled all media organization, and weekly social media posts including sorting, editing and uploading photos nightly to a secure organizational platform.
- Assisted kids counselors as needed with supervision.
Assistant Manager
Marcus Theatres
Cedar Falls
06.2021 - 05.2025
- Managed a team of associates with a focus on staff collaboration and marketing.
- Assisted general manager in daily tasks including floor management, staff scheduling, staff training, interviews, party/event planning, movie scheduling, and projector maintenance.
- Lead team member for instore marketing committee including promotions for upcoming movies.
- A focus on customer service.
Retail Associate
TJ Maxx
Waterloo
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Provided customer service including customer check out and returns, sorting and hanging clothing, unloading boxes, and putting away merchandise.
Direct Support Professional
Exceptional Persons Inc.
Waterloo
10.2019 - 01.2021
- Provide in-home support for individuals with disabilities.
- Self-directed work including detailed note-taking and progress monitoring for goals.
Education
High School -
Cedar Falls High School
Cedar Falls, Iowa05-2018
Some College (No Degree) -
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IowaSkills
- Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Flexible and adaptable
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Microsoft
- Adobe creative suite
- Attention to detail
- Verbal and written communication
- Emotional intelligence
- Willingness to learn
Volunteer
Spring 2025
- Fortepan Iowa - Historical photo organization, contextualization, and scanning.
Summer 2024
- Volunteer photography for Bump and Run Golf Company.
Summer 2018
- Service trip to Haiti with a team from St. Patricks Church
Periodically 2017-2022
- Northeast Iowa Area Food Bank
Timeline
Marketing and Media Specialist
Camp Olson YMCA
05.2025 - 08.2025
Assistant Manager
Marcus Theatres
06.2021 - 05.2025
Retail Associate
TJ Maxx
12.2020 - 06.2021
Direct Support Professional
Exceptional Persons Inc.
10.2019 - 01.2021
High School -
Cedar Falls High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Hawkeye Community College