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ALDO GABRIEL TORRES

Queens,NY

Summary

Motivated and detail-oriented business student at St. John's University with a 3.91 GPA and minors in International Studies and Social Justice Theory. Entrepreneurial self-starter with strong analytical, marketing, and customer service skills. Seeking a full-time entry-level role in business, operations, or marketing in New York City.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder & Operator

Online Retail Business
01.2022 - Current
  • Launched and manage a profitable online business specializing in vintage apparel
  • Executed over 3,000 sales via Depop (@secondpress), eBay, and live vendor events
  • Designed and implemented digital marketing and social media strategy
  • Built supplier relationships and negotiated pricing with wholesalers and event organizers
  • Maintained detailed purchase records and sales logs to support tax filing and performance analysis
  • Generated over $40,000 in profit, doing business primarily during summer seasons while enrolled in college

Business Intern

Dixon Valve & Coupling Co.
06.2024 - 07.2024
  • Rotated across production, marketing, logistics, and customer support departments
  • Gained insights into B2B product distribution and retail channel strategy
  • Participated in internal operations and observed supply chain management processes

Cashier

Safeway
04.2020 - 01.2021
  • Delivered efficient and accurate checkout service while managing high-volume periods
  • Resolved customer inquiries and assisted with promotional communications

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business

St. John's University
Queens, New York
05-2025

Skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Google Workspace
  • Canva
  • Social Media Strategy
  • Market Research
  • E-commerce Platforms
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Strategic thinking
  • Ethics and integrity
  • Data Analysis & Visualization

Community Service

  • New York Non-profits: Volunteered 50+ hours each for Homes for the Homeless, Hour Children, Lifestyles for the Disabled, and Read 718
  • ENGin: acted as an English tutor for Ukrainian students. Planned and conducted weekly lessons through Zoom over the course of a semester
  • Scoula Pistelli; Rome, IT: Taught English to Italian elementary school students for a semester alongside full-time teacher; created and presented engaging lesson plans
  • Queens Public Library: Organized and maintained physical and digital literature resources on a weekly basis to improve accessibility and system efficiency for library patrons

Leadership Projects

  • Eagle Scout, BSA Troop 283, Newark, DE: Led a community service project to improve handicap accessibility at a local church; Raised funds through local business outreach and organized 30+ volunteers over 2 months.
  • Community-Led Engagement Research; Limón Ecuador: Collaborated with indigenous Shuar communities on a two-week immersion focused on ethical community engagement and sustainable development. Gained intercultural communication skills and practiced research ethics.

Timeline

Business Intern

Dixon Valve & Coupling Co.
06.2024 - 07.2024

Founder & Operator

Online Retail Business
01.2022 - Current

Cashier

Safeway
04.2020 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Science - Business

St. John's University
ALDO GABRIEL TORRES