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Alexandra Cedrowski

Queens,NY

Summary

Entrepreneurial and creative Founder passionate about turning innovative ideas into tangible results. Experienced formulating and executing strategic plans, creating new products and services, and developing business opportunities. Track record of multiple successful business ventures and leading teams of professionals to maximize profits and deliver success.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Startup Founder

Scented Basement
11.2022 - Current
  • Started my very own small candle business
  • Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
  • Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
  • Secured sufficient funds to cover business obligations by tracking expenses and budgeting accurately.
  • Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
  • Directed market expansions to propel business forward, meet changing customer needs.
  • Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.

Barista Manager

Calyer Cafe & Kitchen
06.2018 - 05.2023
  • Served customers quickly and efficiently and created strategies to prevent delays.
  • Restocked and cleaned stations and facilities to maintain cleanly and operable standards.
  • Handled and resolved customer issues and complaints with professionalism and tact to drive customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Trained, scheduled, and supervised barista workers to maintain and uphold store policies and optimize staffing patterns.
  • Maintained accurate inventory counts to meet customer demands and sustain operations.

Co-Founder

Blvd.Brunch
05.2021 - 09.2021
    • Collaborated with my fellow peer, as well as restaurant owners and professional chefs.
    • Developed, executed, and fused Indian cuisine with traditional American brunch.
    • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
    • Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues through diplomatic acknowledgment and commitment to service.
    • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
    • Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing, and cash management practices.
    • Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
    • Increased customer engagement through social media.
    • Monitored online presence of company's brand to engage with users and strengthen customer relationships.
    • Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials, and advertisements for social media.

Student Intern

Phoenix Construction Inc.
06.2020 - 09.2020
    • Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
    • Gained operational knowledge and supported departmental needs.
    • Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
    • Performed administrative duties and staff support tasks.
    • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
    • Maintained payroll information by calculating, collecting, and entering data.

Internship Student

Cedry Contracting Corporation
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
  • Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
  • Sorted, organized, and maintained files.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.

Education

Journalism

Boston University
Boston, MA
05.2026

Journalism

St. John's University
Jamaica, NY

High School Diploma -

Archbishop Molloy High School
Jamaica, NY
06.2022

Skills

  • Industry Expertise
  • Executive Compensation
  • Change and Growth Management
  • Strategic Partnership
  • Google Apps
  • Photoshop
  • Google Drive
  • Customer Service

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Polish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Startup Founder

Scented Basement
11.2022 - Current

Co-Founder

Blvd.Brunch
05.2021 - 09.2021

Student Intern

Phoenix Construction Inc.
06.2020 - 09.2020

Internship Student

Cedry Contracting Corporation
06.2019 - 08.2019

Barista Manager

Calyer Cafe & Kitchen
06.2018 - 05.2023

Journalism

Boston University

Journalism

St. John's University

High School Diploma -

Archbishop Molloy High School
Alexandra Cedrowski