ALEXANDER J. CURCIO
QUALIFICATIONS IN BRIEF
Journalism, Corporate Communications, and Public Relations Major with Minors in Political Science and Sociology. Bachelor of Science received in December, 2020. Broadly studied in topics outside the major with corollary work experience. Longstanding engagement in diverse co-curricular and extracurricular activities that have complemented formal learning, provided opportunities for service, and developed leadership skills.
EDUCATION
Utah State University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Logan, Utah
Bachelor of Science, December 2020
•Journalism and Communications Major – Public Relations Emphasis
•Political Science Minor
•Sociology Minor
•Relevant Coursework: News Writing, Media Law, Corporate Communications, Media Smarts and Ethics, U.S. Government & Politics, Comparative and Legislative Politics
EMPLOYMENT AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Utah State University – Institutional Advancement, Logan, Utah – Biographical and Data Analyst
August, 2018 - Present
●Works in collaboration with researchers and office staff whom support the university’s fundraising team
●Research office projects, including review of news alerts, obituary processing, data reconciliation, data entry, and other duties as assigned
●Engages in public interaction at the Welcome Center—assisting community members
●Manages donation collection and deposits, Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel
Fairfield Inn and Suites, Great Barrington, MA – Guest Service Representative
October, 2016 – May, 2017
•Responsible for ensuring quality stays of guests, leading the front desk’s member outreach
•Conducted the night audit
•Primary interface with guests fielding all questions and concerns, fulfilling special needs and requests
ADDITIONAL CO-CURRICULAR AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Start by Believing Campaign
Logan, Utah
•Organized and produced awareness campaign concerning survivors of sexual assault
•Planned strategic communication and outreach
•Developed campaign slogan and related promotion materials—shirts, posters, and presentation
Life after COVID-19 Research Project
Logan, Utah
•Develop messaging materials
•Coordinated/moderated interviews with Cache County workers and students to analyze response patterns
•Transcribed interviews and conducted qualitative research analysis