Alexis Colson

Alexis Colson- | - Bachelor’s Degree in Music Industry Studies & Minor in Popular Culture from California State University, Northridge- CSUN (‘20) Professional Experience - Co-Executive Producer - Five of Five Entertainment (VOVE) 7/2019-5/2020 Lead a student record label through stages of finding an artist, recording original music, booking venues/gigs, and marketing the release of an EP. Oversee business affairs, production, marketing, events and A&R departments. Responsible for planning each classroom meeting and formulating a yearlong workflow. Handle budgeting for all departments and hiring department leads. - Intern at Anderson Group PR 1/2020-5/2020 Worked in a PR firm developing features, offers, pitches and other content for clients. Attended client events and helped staff with prep and flow of events. - Communications Director - Music Entertainment Student Association (MESA), 7/2019-5/2020 Assist in executive team planning for club meetings, industry panels, student/alumni relations mixers, and artist showcases. Manage social media platforms, marketing and PR. - Runner/ Usher/ Hospitality- Soraya Performing Arts Center, 1/2018-5/2020 Runner duties include artist hotel pick-up/drop-off, food runs, and misc. errands. Usher duties include seating, guest services, powered cart operations (certified), and customer service. Hospitality duties include green room maintenance and set up, artist communication, and misc. backstage tasks. - GrammyU Student Representative- 8/2019-5/2020 Served as the GrammyU liaison between CSUN music department and Grammy Association. Attended Grammy events and marketed campus involvement. - Publicity Manager - CSUN Acasola A Cappella, 8/2017-5/2019 Redesigned and maintained Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and website presence. Developed and implemented marketing strategies that resulted in growth and media engagement for all platforms. Created a press kit and placed stories in newspapers and on blogs. Planned and managed marketing for Acasola’s 2019 studio album release. Produced video content, graphics and flyers. Academics/Awards - Graduated Cum Laude with GPA of 3.5 - Dean’s List: Fall 2016, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2020, Spring 2020 - Bayramian Scholarship recipient for 2019/2020 academic school year - First Runner Up in Scholastic Competition, Los Angeles A Cappella Festival, February 2017 - Three Time National Champion in Soundtrax Women's Advanced Show Choir - Los Alamitos HS - Performed at Lincoln Center (NYC), Grand Ole Opry, Disneyland, Universal Studios (FL), and Genesee Theater (IL) - State of California Music Teacher Assoc. Certificate of Merit - Level 8 Music theory 2016 Skills - Microsoft Office/ Google Platforms (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) - Powered Cart Certified Alexis Colson- | - Bachelor’s Degree in Music Industry Studies & Minor in Popular Culture from California State University, Northridge- CSUN (‘20) - Graphic Design - Guest Services/Customer Service - Social Media Marketing - Keynote - Lightroom Other - GrammyU Member -) - Volunteer for Music Entertainment Student Association (MESA) 2019 - Volunteer with Rock Camp for Girls LA 7/2019