ALEXANDRA OUZOUNIDOU
Roslindale,MA
Summary
Distinguished leader with 25+ years of experience in strategic planning, team leadership, and operational excellence. Former World and European Taekwondo champion with a reputation for resilience, adaptability, and high performance under pressure. Skilled in project management, organizational development, and cross-functional collaboration. Known for fast thinking, decisive action, inspiring teams, and advancing organizational goals with integrity and precision.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Service Leader
Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA
04.2015 - Current
- Making decisions related to production, job assignments, and employee schedules, after communicating with the Manager and Assistant Manager.
- Supervised and trained thirty student workers, eight permanent workers, and two employees with special needs and disabilities.
- Organized staff schedules to ensure optimal coverage during peak hours without sacrificing employee satisfaction or work-life balance.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the kitchen team by encouraging open feedback, addressing concerns promptly, implementing best practices for optimal performance, and mentoring team members for continuing education and professional development.
- Led Kitchen special events around campus by applying project management principles to coordinate timelines, delegate tasks, and ensure quality of products and customer service.
- Elected Employee Council representative for seven consecutive years, advocating for staff and initiating the removal of biased diversity questions from evaluations to promote a more inclusive review process.
Coach/Personal Trainer
Taekwon-Do Coach/Personal Trainer
03.1993 - Current
- Created an inclusive work environment that embraced diversity while encouraging open communication among all athletes, teamwork, and fostering a strong sense of community within the team.
- Guided students in overcoming challenges and identifying opportunities by organizing practice sessions to ensure maximum efficiency and skill-building for all students.
- Supported students’ participation in competitions by filling out applications, organizing immigration papers, and providing guidance on strategy development, mental preparation techniques, and sportsmanship principles.
- Consistently delivered exceptional customer service and created a welcoming environment, helping the team meet its goal of increasing student enrollment by 25% each year.
Academic Advisor Inter
Boston College, Woods College of Advancing Studies
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Collaborated with the Graduate Advisors team and Directors to support academic advising projects for the MLS and MHA graduate programs
- Research and update program overviews, course plans, and catalog content for accuracy and clarity.
- Working on Excel spreadsheets outlining the MHA course sequences for the following semesters.
- Participate in meetings between full-time advisors and students to observe advising practices and support student engagement strategies.
- Attended and participated in decision-making meetings about Woods College's growth strategic plan by developing ideas to enhance the student community page and compiled key student resources and contacts.
- Contributed to student orientation planning and participated as a speaker, sharing personal experiences as a student during the orientation.
- Researched advising models at other institutions to recommend improvements for Woods College.
- Using Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Canva, and Excel to support visual communication and project management. Entry-level experience of SLADE
Youth Coordinator
Pan Pontian Federation of USA/Canada
12.2005 - 12.2016
- Designed cultural activities to promote inclusiveness among diverse groups of participants and to promote personal growth for participants.
- Enhanced youth leadership by designing, implementing, and overseeing programs and events for groups of 50+ participants, while evaluating effectiveness through data analysis.
- Acted as a key liaison among the organization, schools, families, and stakeholders, utilizing tailored communication strategies to support diverse needs within youth programming effectively.
- Raised over $10,000 through the planning and execution of fundraising events to support youth programming.
- Increased annual fundraising revenue by 25% through strategic event planning and donor outreach.
Education
Master’s - Leadership and Administration/Executive Leadership and Organizational Development
Boston College - Woods College of Advancing Studies
Bachelor's - Corporate Systems/Certificate in Marketing
Boston College-Woods College of Advancing Studies
Certificate - Cultural Competence Engagement Modules (CCEM)
Boston College-Office of Institutional Diversity
Certificate - Prevent Suicide
Boston College-Murray Center for Student Wellness
Skills
- Staff recruitment and retention
- Conflict Resolution
- Staff training and development
- Fast Thinking
- Prioritize Responsibilities
- Marketing and promotions
Languages
Greek
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Turkish
Limited Working
Timeline
Academic Advisor Inter
Boston College, Woods College of Advancing Studies
05.2025 - 08.2025
Food Service Leader
Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA
04.2015 - Current
Youth Coordinator
Pan Pontian Federation of USA/Canada
12.2005 - 12.2016
Coach/Personal Trainer
Taekwon-Do Coach/Personal Trainer
03.1993 - Current
Bachelor's - Corporate Systems/Certificate in Marketing
Boston College-Woods College of Advancing Studies
Certificate - Cultural Competence Engagement Modules (CCEM)
Boston College-Office of Institutional Diversity
Certificate - Prevent Suicide
Boston College-Murray Center for Student Wellness
Master’s - Leadership and Administration/Executive Leadership and Organizational Development
Boston College - Woods College of Advancing Studies
Awards
- Le Cordon Bleu – High Honors in recognition of superior academic achievement, leadership, and dedication.
- International Taekwon-Do Federation – Third place (highest of all achievements) World Taekwondo Championship, Kuala Lumpur.
- Pan-Pontian Federation of USA and Canada- Youth Leadership Award- Recognized for outstanding leadership, program development, and community impact in coordinating youth initiatives.
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