ANIA DUCHON
Williamsville
Summary
Entrepreneur and operations-focused leader with 30+ years of experience building, managing, and optimizing multi-unit businesses. Proven track record building and scaling multi-brand businesses generating $1.5M–$3.5M in combined annual revenue across multiple concepts while overseeing operations, vendor management, facilities coordination, and financial performance.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Host & Brand Partnerships Lead
Sto Lat with Ania
Buffalo, NY
01.2023 - Current
- Develop and host business and lifestyle segments in partnership with brands and entrepreneurs to create engaging content
- Manage brand collaborations from concept through execution
- Secure sponsorships and increase visibility through storytelling
- Oversee logistics and communication to ensure seamless execution
Founder & Director of Operations and Growth
Chrusciki Bakery & Multi-Brand Ventures
01.2010 - 01.2025
- Built and scaled multi-brand business generating $1.5M–$3.5M in combined annual revenue
- Managed vendor relationships, maintenance, and facilities coordination
- Sourced 2–3 quotes for services ensuring cost efficiency
- Tracked expenses and managed budgets
- Led teams and implemented systems to improve operations
National Sales Manager / Consultant
Elmhurst Milked
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Contributed to growth generating $4M–$5M annually
- Supported distribution expansion and market growth
- Managed vendor coordination and trade show execution
Education
Associate of Science - Hotel And Restaurant Management
Erie Community College
Buffalo, NYSkills
- Operations & Multi-Unit Management
- Vendor Management
- Facilities Coordination
- Cost Control
- Process Improvement
- Project Management
- Executive Support
- Systems: QuickBooks
- CRM Platforms
- POS Systems
- Microsoft Office
- SharePoint
- Canva
Affiliations
- Partner with EMS, LTK, Amazon Influencer, and Closet Edit
- Manage partnerships from negotiation through execution
- Drive engagement, visibility, and revenue through aligned collaborations
- Leverage personal brand for visibility and growth
LANGUAGES
Polish: Native/Bilingual
English: Full Professional Proficiency
Timeline
Host & Brand Partnerships Lead
Sto Lat with Ania
01.2023 - Current
National Sales Manager / Consultant
Elmhurst Milked
01.2017 - 01.2018
Founder & Director of Operations and Growth
Chrusciki Bakery & Multi-Brand Ventures
01.2010 - 01.2025
Associate of Science - Hotel And Restaurant Management
Erie Community College
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
Board Member - Hope Rises Network
Executive Ambassador - American Cancer Society WNY
Supporter - Make-A-Wish, WNY Heroes
Active supporter of multiple Buffalo charitable organizations and community initiatives
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCES
- Licensed Real Estate Salesperson – Contract awareness, negotiation and property transactions
- Payroll & HR Systems (Paychex) – Managed employee benefit programs including 401(k) and FSA accounts