
Alex Weekes
PR and Marketing Professional
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About
Iʼm a driven PR and marketing professional with experience across luxury hospitality and entertainment.
Experience
PR & Marketing Coordinator at Four Seasons Resort Whistler (2025-01 – 2026-08)
- Led media relations and secured press coverage for the resort
- Coordinated and managed media visits
- Managed Four Seasons Whistler's web content
- Developed press releases, newsletters, and media pitches
- Coordinated PR events and local brand partnerships
- Supported strategic PR and marketing initiatives
Public Relations Office Captain at Just For Laughs Comedy Festival (2022-06 – 2022-08)
- Oversaw PR team’s work and ensured deadlines were met
- Managed media accreditation applications, distribution of tickets to members of the media and submitted daily press reports
- Contributed to media pitches, press releases and kept research log of media coverage and managed PR interns
- Escorted and assisted PR team on press runs/red carpet with talent
Pool Server/Bartender at Four Seasons Resort Whistler (2023-06 – 2024-12)
- Delivered personalized food and beverage service to guests
- Maintained exceptional guest experiences and service standards
In-Room Dining Server at Four Seasons Resort Whistler (2022-12 – 2023-05)
- Delivered food orders and ensured high standard food quality
- Closed guest checks and coordinated billing
Server at The Standard Luxury Tavern (2021-09 – 2022-03)
- Serving customers
- Answering incoming phone calls and coordinating reservations
Assistant Coordinator-Volunteer Department at Just For Laughs Comedy Festival (2019-06 – 2019-08)
- Organized festival’s volunteer schedule
- Answered incoming calls for JFL Volunteer Hotline
- Managed volunteer front desk
Education
BA, Honours in Communications and Media Studies – Carleton University (2018 – 2022)
DEC, Honours in Social Science – Dawson College (2016 – 2018)
Secondary Diploma – Villa Maria High School (2011 – 2016)
