Alexia Tonelli
New York
Summary
Creative and driven professional with experience in retail, sales, and management. Formerly employed at a premier artistic studio specializing in Byzantine mosaic production. Highly collaborative, with strong communication skills and a hardworking ethos. Fluent in Spanish proficient in Italian. Adept at driving projects to completion, oriented with strong organizational skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate
Tonelli Fine Art Studios
New York
05.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: 75-year old Byzantine Mosaic company.
- I work with my father in our family company, Tonelli Fine Art Studios, which is a 75-year old Byzantine Mosaic company.
- This summer, I worked in our studio in Pietrasanta, Italy, where I learned about the mosaic design and execution process.
- Spent time in Venice learning the centuries old process of how the tiles are made.
- Currently, I am working remotely and helping our team by coordinating travel plans, to Atlanta, Pittsburg, Jacksonville, and Virginia.
- I have been updating our marketing materials, and working to update our website.
- Participate in online meetings and in person, with our team of artists to discuss our various ongoing projects in churches and cathedrals across the United States.
- 75-year old Byzantine Mosaic company.
Retail Sales Associate
X&O Bellevue
Newport
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Managed cash register transactions accurately, maintaining accountability for all financial activities during shifts worked.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing service and product knowledge.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Offered assistance with fitting rooms or locating sizes/styles not immediately available on the sales floor, ensuring a seamless shopping experience.
Communications Intern
Maria Cher
New York
06.2022 - 07.2022
Retail Sales Associate
Monelle
Newport
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Improved customer satisfaction rates by promptly addressing inquiries or concerns both in-person and via phone/email correspondences.
- Kept track of inventory in excel and shipped sample products to sales agents.
- I helped set up pop up shops, organize inventory, and talked to clients.
- During the two years I worked here, I maintained a visually appealing and organized sales floor, contributing to a positive shopping environment for customers.
- Utilized upselling techniques to promote additional products and increase sales.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing customers concerns promptly and professionally while maintaining a friendly demeanor.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications Major And Italian Minor
University of Richmond
Richmond, VA05.2027
High School Diploma -
St. George's School
Middletown, RI05.2023
Skills
- Artistic
- Good writer
- Hardworking
- Organization
- Client Engagement
- Time management
- Shipment processing
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Client communication
- Organizational skills
Volunteer Experience
Junior Ambassador, 09/01/22, Present, Solving Kids Cancer, New York, New York, I participate and organize fundraiser, where all of the profits go to funding the research for trial drugs for childhood cancer patients., I have organized activities and bake sales to raise profits for SKC, and have also created a collage business where I designed and customized art collages to raise profits and awareness for the organization.
Languages
- Spanish, Fluent
- Italian, Intermediate
Timeline
Associate
Tonelli Fine Art Studios
05.2024 - Current
Retail Sales Associate
X&O Bellevue
06.2023 - 08.2023
Communications Intern
Maria Cher
06.2022 - 07.2022
Retail Sales Associate
Monelle
06.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Communications Major And Italian Minor
University of Richmond
High School Diploma -
St. George's School