Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Honors And Awards
Clubs
Athletics
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Alexa Polanco

Verona

Summary

Driven and entrepreneurial student leader with diverse experience across business, law, and the arts. Founder of a successful apparel brand and former state officer for New Jersey DECA, with proven skills in leadership, marketing, and brand development. Dedicated to community impact through roles with the Mariposa DR Foundation and other service initiatives, while excelling in academics, athletics, and creative pursuits. Committed to combining innovation, collaboration, and advocacy to make a meaningful difference.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Shop Twist & Thread- Small Business Owner

Self Employed
10.2024 - Current
  • Established and manage a custom apparel brand, overseeing product design, exclusive line creation, website development, marketing, and customer relations. Built a client base of 120+ customers in one month while delivering personalized apparel that highlights individual styles and school spirit.

Youth Ambassador

Mariposa DR Foundation
06.2022 - Current
  • Led community drives, taught swimming, and supported educational and leadership initiatives for girls in the Dominican Republic, fostering empowerment and cross-cultural impact.

Lifeguard

Arch Amenities
01.2022 - Current
  • Monitored pool area for safety and enforced facility rules.

Poll Worker

Essex County Board of Elections
01.2023 - 06.2025
  • Managed polling station operations during elections and primaries.

NJ DECA State Officer- VP of Media

Deca
03.2024 - 04.2025
  • Represented and supported over 13,000 high school DECA members across New Jersey, leading statewide initiatives, conferences, and chapter engagement, while fostering professional development in business and leadership.

Soccer Recreation Coach

Verona High School
01.2021 - 11.2024
  • Developed engaging recreational programs for diverse community groups.

Education

High School -

Verona High School
Verona
06-2025

Undergraduate - Business Administration: Accounting

Northeastern University
New Jersey

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Team leadership
  • Program coordination
  • Safety compliance
  • Communication skills
  • Team collaboration

Honors And Awards

  • AP Scholar with Honor, 2024
  • College Board National Hispanic Recognition Program, 2024
  • Super Essex County All-Conference Award, Verona High School, 2023, 2024, Second Team All-Conference

Clubs

  • Verona High School DECA Social Media Coordinator
  • Verona High School Founder and Co-President, Make-a-Wish Club

Athletics

  • Captain, Verona High School Varsity Soccer
  • Verona High School Winter Track
  • Verona High School Lacrosse
  • Verona High School Spring Track

Timeline

Shop Twist & Thread- Small Business Owner

Self Employed
10.2024 - Current

NJ DECA State Officer- VP of Media

Deca
03.2024 - 04.2025

Poll Worker

Essex County Board of Elections
01.2023 - 06.2025

Youth Ambassador

Mariposa DR Foundation
06.2022 - Current

Lifeguard

Arch Amenities
01.2022 - Current

Soccer Recreation Coach

Verona High School
01.2021 - 11.2024

High School -

Verona High School

Undergraduate - Business Administration: Accounting

Northeastern University

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