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Alexandra Tornqvist

Summary

Reliable business professional with experience in project management, process improvement and financial analysis. Proven track record of successfully streamlining business operations and reducing costs. Adept at analyzing data to identify trends and developing strategies to improve efficiency. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Production and Operations Intern

SENSO
2023.02 - 2023.06
  • Managing inventory levels, placing production orders, understanding international logistics processes, quality control, administrative work and collaborating with other departments
  • Required proficiency in Microsoft Excel, photoshop and production software
  • Required effective communication skills, problem-solving abilities, time management and teamwork.
  • Increased operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions.
  • Assisted in the development of new strategies for improving overall organizational performance.

Sales Consultant

Country Road
2023.01 - Current
  • Stock management, merchandise control, greeting guests, managing, and upholding effective communication and teamwork
  • Requires ability to solve problems in a fast-paced and at times, high-pressure environment.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction by providing personalized consultations and tailored product recommendations.
  • Generated increased sales revenue through effective lead generation and follow-up efforts.
  • Enhanced team performance by sharing successful sales strategies and best practices in regular team meetings.

Conference and Event Manager

Schibsted
2018.08 - 2019.09
  • Managed contacts, both internal and external, in a professional manner
  • Managed budgets and negotiated contracts with vendors, ensuring cost-effective event execution.
  • Coordinated the group's daily tasks and rosters, developed work routines when needed, led departmental meetings
  • Responsible for budgeting, invoice management and orders
  • Performed all administration and case management
  • The work required a high level of service and the ability to perform under stress.
  • Streamlined event planning processes by implementing efficient project management strategies.
  • Enhanced attendee experience through careful selection of venues and catering providers.
  • Coordinated large-scale conferences for industry professionals, resulting in increased networking opportunities.

Volunteering Orphanage

Bali Life
2019.10 - 2019.11

• Teaching English and math lessons, taking care of children and managing their psychological development serving and cooking lunch

  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.

• Contact with sponsors, managing schedules, handling volunteer applications

  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Site Manager

Middlepoint Meetings, Cafe Front
2018.01 - 2018.01
  • Managed all stock including making orders, receiving deliveries and holding meetings with suppliers
  • Supervised staff and ensured high standards of customer service and quality were maintained at all times
  • Enhanced project efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and procedures for site management tasks.
  • Reduced safety incidents by conducting regular site inspections and enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols.
  • Improved client satisfaction with timely project completion through effective communication and coordination among team members.

Receptionist, Hostess and Event planner

No18 office and lounge
2016.01 - 2018.01
  • Streamlined front desk operations for increased efficiency by effectively managing phone calls, emails, and walk-in clients.
  • Improved appointment scheduling system, reducing wait times and increasing client satisfaction.
  • Coordinated conferences, preparing rooms, administrative tasks, mail handling and lunch service for attendees
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and providing accurate information.

Riding Teacher

Viggbyholms Ridskola
2012.01 - 2014.01
  • Led riding lessons for four hours for groups of 6 children
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Developed the business gradually and later also ran with 'Pony groups' on Saturdays with children aged 4-8 years

Education

Master of Science - Business Administration

University of Tech Sydney
Sydney, NSW
12.2025

Bachelor of Science - Business And Economics

Jonkoping International Business School
Jönköping
12.2023

Bachelor of Science - Commerce

University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW
07.2023

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Cross-Functional Teams Leadership
  • New Business Development
  • Crisis Management

Affiliations

  • Muay Thai

Languages

Swedish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Production and Operations Intern

SENSO
2023.02 - 2023.06

Sales Consultant

Country Road
2023.01 - Current

Volunteering Orphanage

Bali Life
2019.10 - 2019.11

Conference and Event Manager

Schibsted
2018.08 - 2019.09

Site Manager

Middlepoint Meetings, Cafe Front
2018.01 - 2018.01

Receptionist, Hostess and Event planner

No18 office and lounge
2016.01 - 2018.01

Riding Teacher

Viggbyholms Ridskola
2012.01 - 2014.01

Master of Science - Business Administration

University of Tech Sydney

Bachelor of Science - Business And Economics

Jonkoping International Business School

Bachelor of Science - Commerce

University of Sydney
Alexandra Tornqvist