Alessandra Ciuffo

Experience

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  Food Network

  Jul 2012 - Aug 2012

  Contestant on Rachael vs. Guy: Kids Cook-Off

  • One of eight contestants selected for a televised competition series including technical training, team exercises, mentorship opportunities, and networking receptions with Rachael Ray, Guy Fieri, Robert Irvine, Duff Goldman, and Melissa d’Arabian

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  Rodale Inc.

  Oct 2014 - Oct 2014

  “Future Chefs: Tomorrows Cooks Across the Nation and the World” by Ramin Ganeshram

  • One of 39 future chefs selected to have their recipe and bio featured in a cookbook that draws from the experiences and kitchens of young cooks considered to be the forward flank of a changing American food scene and reflecting the color and fabric of our “national” food

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  Food Network

  Apr 2016 - Apr 2016

  Winner of Guy's Grocery Games - Season 10 Episode 3

  • One of three contestants selected to compete in a televised culinary challenge that included two challenges: creating an original Italian entrée with a mystery ingredient and a lunch entrée constrained by an $8 budget

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  Fashion For Philanthropy

  Sept 2018 - May 2021

  Fashion For Philanthropy | E-board, Product Outreach Chair

  · Collaborate and create language for companies you worked with to create promotional giveaways a with brands including Dormify, Levain Bakery, and Soap and Paper Factory• Collaborate with e-board members to develop and execute fundraising events at local restaurants and Barry’s Bootcamp, and sales of t-shirt to support club mission and third-party charities such as Make A Wish Foundation

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  Brew Dr. Kombucha

  May 2019 - Sept 2019

  Brand Ambassador

  · Created and executed a brand communication strategy to promote awareness and sales of health beverage product line · Conducted instore research at Whole Foods, Stew Leonard's, and King Kullen, summarizing findings using SWOT · Developed and executed sales promotion campaigns including in-store merchandise giveaways and discount incentives · Drove consumer engagement by executing social media activations and product sampling at neighborhood street fairs

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  Fordham Gabelli School of Business

  Aug 2019 - Mar 2020

  • Partnered with Fordham’s Undergraduate Core Curriculum Manager to plan and execute two annual WIB retreats, attended by over 50 students, academic, and industry leaders including PVH and Jefferies Group LLC · Completed comprehensive benchmarking and competitive analysis in order to identify business challenges facing Pfizer as part of a semester long consulting project· Developed a method for Pfizer to increase its market share of the younger population through a customizable over the counter medicine subscription service for parents to send to their students at college · Create a new detailed marketing strategy and pitched idea to panel of experts using a 90-page PowerPoint

  • Women in Business Retreat | Team Leader/Organizer

    Oct 2019 - Mar 2020

  • Gabelli School of Business Consulting Cup Challenge | Team Leader

    Aug 2019 - Dec 2019
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  Fordham University

  Sept 2019 - May 2022

  · Lead campus tours to prospective students and their families · Act as part of the welcoming team and source of information at admissions events throughout the year, such as Open House and Admitted Students Day · Planned and executed TrepCon, Fordham’s premier Entrepreneurship Conference sponsored by Deloitte, bringing together over 250+ students, entrepreneurs, industry experts, and community members • Author newsletter highlighting club events and utilize MailChimp to distribute to club members• Plan and execute two annual ski trips involving organization and coordination

  • Rose Hill Society | Campus Ambassador, Tour Guide

    Aug 2019 - May 2022

  • Entrepreneurship Society | E-board, Communications Chair

    Sept 2018 - Mar 2022

  • Ski and Snowboard Club | E-board, Secretary

    Sept 2019 - May 2021
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  Advertising Week New York

  Oct 2019 - Oct 2019

  Event Management Intern

  • Assisted in the execution of more than 290 speaker events at the world’s premier gathering of nearly 100,000 marketing, advertising, technology and brand professionals

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  PINCHme.com

  Jan 2020 - May 2020

  Marketing Intern

  · Supported digital marketing campaigns for leading brands including Barilla and Revlon including authoring email copy, scheduling consumer email releases, and tracking weekly email performance for a leading digital marketing firm · Utilized Iterable software to generated monthly email retro presentations consisting of measured analytics and data-driven findings for the Director of Marketing

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  Broma

  May 2020 - Apr 2021

  Business Development Intern

  • Identify 40+ niche health food stores aligned with product position, contact store managers to pitch product benefits, increase brand awareness, and drive new business development• Research and perform outreach to subscription box services that fit Broma brand position for potential partnerships• Activate and manage LinkedIn presence using Google sheets to plan and track communication strategies

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  The Lemon Perfect Company

  Jun 2020 - Oct 2020

  Brand Ambassador

  • Execute sales and marketing campaigns including sampling activations, guerrilla marketing events, and in-store demos for a thriving organic cold-pressed lemon beverage company• Communicate product information, functionality and messaging to consumers and trade• Execute event activation in partnership with a brand influencer for Lemon Perfect X Nina Agdal workout at Reform Club, a boutique hotel in Amagansett to build brand awareness and trial for key demographic

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  Waterfront Alliance

  May 2021 - Aug 2021

  Communications Intern

  • Manage social media channels including partnering with COO, VP Programs, Development and Campaign Fellow to conduct research, create copy and execute posts across Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn channels using Hootsuite to schedule postings and Airtable to warehouse and track social post content for a non-profit that inspires and effects resilient coastlines for NY and NJ communities• Create media toolkit including graphics using CANVA for use by event partners to support execution of promotional efforts for 14th annual City of Water Day and Art At The Blue Line • Conduct research and author five articles for company website Show less

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  ELMNTL

  Jan 2022 - May 2022

  Marketing Intern

  • Conducting research, creating copy, and executing over 100 posts across Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn channels for several large global companies such as Bank of Hope, Tourism Authority of Thailand, Thai Select, and The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), using HeyOrca to schedule monthly calendars • Utilize Canva to create specialized graphic content to be used as posts on Social Media • Create all the copy and schedule for a 20+ Instagram Reels campaign for The Association of Southeast Asian Nation's Instagram, which has over 14K followers. • Worked directly with Head of Communications & Creative Director on a variety of external-facing initiatives Show less

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  Pine & Polk

  Jul 2022 - Oct 2022

  Retail Sales Coordinator/Assistant General Manager

  ⁃ Head person in charge of retail for a brand new artisanal provision store located in Hudson Square, NYC. Additionally, functioning as a hostess when speakeasy bar opens and running social media for the brand.⁃ Displayed excellent sales and strong customer service/interpersonal skills to achieve over $26K gross sales in under two months.⁃ Creating and receiving stock orders from vendors, uploading invoices on Craftable upon arrival. Attentively monitoring inventory to ensure items are maintained and in good condition. Creating visual product displays and stocking shelves. ⁃ Maintaining positive customer relations through strong hospitality skills while welcoming in new guests, regulars, VIPs, media, and industry guests. ⁃ An adaptable team player, also helping to successfully run a number of private events including a book signing and tasting with Top Chef Canada host, cookbook author, and food personality Eden Grinshpan. ⁃ Social media coordinator for the brand creating original content including photography and Instagram video reels leading to +16.5% of followers, +11.5K accounts reached, and +1K accounts reached. Show less