ALEXA Campagna
Elizabeth,NJ
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Executive
Ace Endico
08.2022 - Current
- Negotiated contracts successfully, securing favorable terms for both the company and clients.
- Strengthened customer relationships with proactive and collaborative approach to managing needs.
- Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
- Met with customers to discuss and ascertain needs, tailor solutions and close deals.
- Developed detailed reports analyzing account performance data, providing valuable insights for future strategy adjustments or improvements.
- Maintained current knowledge of evolving changes in marketplace.
- Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.
- Distributed marketing materials to existing and prospective clients to promote products and services.
- Boosted client satisfaction by developing and maintaining strong relationships through effective communication.
Front of House/ Bartender
La Riv Kitchen and Bar
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Created seasonal craft cocktails along with traditional cocktails
- Devoted time to international wine knowledge to engage in further customer sales
- Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
- Keeping track of liquor and wine inventory along with supplies needed to run a craft cocktail bar
- Creating recipes quickly to appeal to guest's request
- Keeping up with the service bar in a timely matter to serve guests in the dining room, along with the bar.
Stage / Internship
Pig and Prince Restaurant
02.2019 - 11.2019
- Stage with Chef & Owner Michael Carrino
- Learned essential and advanced methods of butchery (fish and meat), charcuterie, preserving and curing, sous vide and modernist cooking
- Learned menu planning and costing of recipes and menu items.
Sous Chef
Central and Main/ South and Pine American Eatery
10.2016 - 11.2019
- Oversaw production and execution for culinary and pastry positions
- Proficient in all areas of culinary, pastry, butchery (meat and fish), menu planning, recipe development, creating and executing production and prep lists, organization and timeliness
- Responsible for ordering and inventory of all product daily
- Managed a staff of 10 (cooks and porters)
- Assisted in menu creation and recipe testing.
Line Cook
Villa Enterprises
03.2015 - 10.2017
- Oversaw and participated in the preparation and execution of all hot line stations
- Proficient in expediting, ordering and receiving
- Assisted in the creation, production and execution of daily specials and menu items.
Head Preschool Teacher/ Assistant Teacher
Little Learners Academy
03.2013 - 03.2015
- Delivered creative and interactive activities to an average of 15 students between the ages of 3-6 years of age
- Consistently communicated with parents to report on student behavior, social, and developmental progress, as well as note on any observed health conditions
- Implemented musical and art related activities that improved students' creative skills as well as increased learning motivation to other learning standards
- Responsible for ensuring that all students were comprehending the curriculum provided.
Education
General Diploma -
Morris Hills High School
Morris Hills, NJ06.2013
Skills
- Sales target monitoring
- Account Servicing
- Financial Reporting
- Customer Relations
- Processing payments
- Problem Resolution
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Clerical Support
- Data Entry
- Contract Negotiation
Accreditations
- ServSafe Certified - International Food Safety Council
- CPR Certified- EMS Safety
- Bilingual- Spanish
- TABC- Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
- Food Handlers Certification
References
- Chef Michael Carrino, Chef/Owner, Pig and Prince Restaurant, 973-557-8202, CarrinoMJ@gmail.com
- Peter Martinez, General Manager, Millies Old World, 917-952-2344
- Kevin Felice, Chef, 40 North, 908-251-1292
- Chef Leia Gaccione, Chef/Owner, 973-907-6321
- Kara Cooper, General Manager, La Riv Kitchen, 254-855-5218
Languages
Spanish
English
Timeline
Account Executive
Ace Endico
08.2022 - Current
Front of House/ Bartender
La Riv Kitchen and Bar
06.2020 - 06.2022
Stage / Internship
Pig and Prince Restaurant
02.2019 - 11.2019
Sous Chef
Central and Main/ South and Pine American Eatery
10.2016 - 11.2019
Line Cook
Villa Enterprises
03.2015 - 10.2017
Head Preschool Teacher/ Assistant Teacher
Little Learners Academy
03.2013 - 03.2015
General Diploma -
Morris Hills High School