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ANDREW KRUEP

Newburgh,NY

Summary

I am a former NYC Actor who became impassioned with the home fragrance industry in early 2016. I then created my own personal soy candle business and have since then worked to help build and grow other successful small candle companies. My learned background in home fragrance design/candle manufacturing, previous career in theatre, and belief in partnership and collaboration allow me to create custom candles that can bring anything to life through a vision and story. I have experience in every aspect of the candle industry - from design and development, pricing and sourcing, the manufacturing process, and sales and shipping. When leading a team, I prioritize organization, communication, and efficiency - while continuing to maintain and grow a creative, supportive, and energetic environment. I love bringing new ideas to life through home fragrance, and I truly believe in the lasting power of this industry and the (maybe unknown) necessity it has on people's lives.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Studio Manager/Special Projects Manager

Scripted Fragrance
10.2021 - Current
  • Oversee day to day operations
  • Manage team of 5 employees
  • Knowledge of all aspects of business and ability to step into any roll - new product development, business meetings, face to face brand representation, glass printing, candle pouring, packaging, direct to consumer shipping, wholesale shipping
  • Sole In-House Fragrance Designer for custom blends for New Collections and Custom Partnerships
  • Develop Policies and Procedure for efficiency
  • Create new team goals and ensure that Co-Owners' goals and expectations are met and exceeded
  • Lead team and maintained a creative, supportive, and goal-exceeding environment on-site
  • Develop concepts / fragrance profiles for new brand opportunities
  • Oversee production of all manufacturing
  • Maintain brand quality
  • Liaison between Employees and Co-Owners
  • Liaison between hired Brand Reps and Co-Owners
  • Represent brand at In-house Showroom, market opportunities, and business calls.
  • Keep track of inventory for all aspects of business

Owner / Operator

Little Batch Candle Co
01.2016 - Current
  • Own and operate my own local small business
  • Create all original ideas and work with local collaborations
  • Hand-make every product and run quality control
  • Ship all products and order/receive all supplies
  • Run all social media, website, and store relations
  • Book Pop-Up Shops, local markets, and other opportunities
  • Work all markets, Pop-Ups and face to face opportunities.

AEA Musical Theatre Professional

Self-employeed
03.2012 - 03.2020

Musical Theatre Professional working under the Union (Actor's Equity Association).

Off-Broadway, Madison Square Garden (NYC), The Kennedy Center (Los Angeles), Nederlander Theatre/Cadillac Palace/The Chicago Theatre (Chicago), National Tours, Regional Theatre, TV/Film, NETFLIX, etc

Front of House Manager

Tiny Elephant Cafe
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Manage all Front of House employees
  • Managed birthday parties and special events
  • In charge of customer flow and experience with FOH staff
  • Organization of all FOH atmosphere
  • Worked with other staff/owners to build and grow the business
  • Created schedules, forms, and developed policies and expectations
  • Utilized POS
  • Cash drawer responsibilities

Education

Bachelor's Degree -

Southeast Missouri State University

Skills

  • Product development
  • Creativity to represent stories through fragrance
  • Self-starter who listens to direction and takes initiative
  • Team management
  • Strive for efficiency
  • Recognizing and emboldening team members' strengths
  • Strength in public speaking
  • Able to communicate with people from all walks of life
  • Love for organization
  • Creative thinker
  • Problem solver

References

Upon Request

Timeline

Studio Manager/Special Projects Manager

Scripted Fragrance
10.2021 - Current

Owner / Operator

Little Batch Candle Co
01.2016 - Current

Front of House Manager

Tiny Elephant Cafe
01.2014 - 01.2015

AEA Musical Theatre Professional

Self-employeed
03.2012 - 03.2020

Bachelor's Degree -

Southeast Missouri State University
ANDREW KRUEP