Alexandra Clark
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Amanda Gavalier
Alexandra is an amazing talent, fantastic businesswoman, and exemplary person all around. Her expertise is demonstrated in each and every goodie that she and her team create. She is the best at what she does, which is making inspiring and beautiful confections. Be it one bon to brighten up your day, or an entire fleet of bons for an extravagant catered event. From managing her supply chain, to crafting the chocolate, sourcing ingredients, to packaging and managing her team; she is also a savvy business leader. One of the things I appreciate most about Alexandra is her genuine personality and how that goes into what she does at every level, every day. You see it in the employees, the product, her retail and manufacturing spaces, and how it trickles into the community. It's a true pleasure to know and work with her!
Matthew D. Anderson, MS, MBA
Alex is an incredibly capable leader. She has demonstrated on numerous occasions her ability to successfully navigate challenging situations. She is passionate about everything she does, and displays true enthusiasm in her interactions with others. She is a wonderful friend, and a role model to everyone she has worked with. Alex is the type of person that everyone would like to have on their team.
Amanda Gavalier
Alexandra is an amazing talent, fantastic businesswoman, and exemplary person all around. Her expertise is demonstrated in each and every goodie that she and her team create. She is the best at what she does, which is making inspiring and beautiful confections. Be it one bon to brighten up your day, or an entire fleet of bons for an extravagant catered event. From managing her supply chain, to crafting the chocolate, sourcing ingredients, to packaging and managing her team; she is also a savvy business leader. One of the things I appreciate most about Alexandra is her genuine personality and how that goes into what she does at every level, every day. You see it in the employees, the product, her retail and manufacturing spaces, and how it trickles into the community. It's a true pleasure to know and work with her!
Matthew D. Anderson, MS, MBA
Alex is an incredibly capable leader. She has demonstrated on numerous occasions her ability to successfully navigate challenging situations. She is passionate about everything she does, and displays true enthusiasm in her interactions with others. She is a wonderful friend, and a role model to everyone she has worked with. Alex is the type of person that everyone would like to have on their team.
Amanda Gavalier
Alexandra is an amazing talent, fantastic businesswoman, and exemplary person all around. Her expertise is demonstrated in each and every goodie that she and her team create. She is the best at what she does, which is making inspiring and beautiful confections. Be it one bon to brighten up your day, or an entire fleet of bons for an extravagant catered event. From managing her supply chain, to crafting the chocolate, sourcing ingredients, to packaging and managing her team; she is also a savvy business leader. One of the things I appreciate most about Alexandra is her genuine personality and how that goes into what she does at every level, every day. You see it in the employees, the product, her retail and manufacturing spaces, and how it trickles into the community. It's a true pleasure to know and work with her!
Matthew D. Anderson, MS, MBA
Alex is an incredibly capable leader. She has demonstrated on numerous occasions her ability to successfully navigate challenging situations. She is passionate about everything she does, and displays true enthusiasm in her interactions with others. She is a wonderful friend, and a role model to everyone she has worked with. Alex is the type of person that everyone would like to have on their team.
Amanda Gavalier
Alexandra is an amazing talent, fantastic businesswoman, and exemplary person all around. Her expertise is demonstrated in each and every goodie that she and her team create. She is the best at what she does, which is making inspiring and beautiful confections. Be it one bon to brighten up your day, or an entire fleet of bons for an extravagant catered event. From managing her supply chain, to crafting the chocolate, sourcing ingredients, to packaging and managing her team; she is also a savvy business leader. One of the things I appreciate most about Alexandra is her genuine personality and how that goes into what she does at every level, every day. You see it in the employees, the product, her retail and manufacturing spaces, and how it trickles into the community. It's a true pleasure to know and work with her!
Matthew D. Anderson, MS, MBA
Alex is an incredibly capable leader. She has demonstrated on numerous occasions her ability to successfully navigate challenging situations. She is passionate about everything she does, and displays true enthusiasm in her interactions with others. She is a wonderful friend, and a role model to everyone she has worked with. Alex is the type of person that everyone would like to have on their team.
Experience
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Bon Bon Bon
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United States
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Food and Beverage Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder
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Apr 2014 - Present
Created, developed, and continue to grow a belief into a profitable reality by working with good people using good products to make truly good chocolate in Hamtramck, the Heart of Detroit, Michigan. Vanity Fair said we've got “…crazy unique packaging and flavors only a really stoned Willy Wonka could dream up.” Forbes 30 Under 30 + Best Pastry Chef Under 30. Martha Stewart American Made Awardee for Brand. Created, developed, and continue to grow a belief into a profitable reality by working with good people using good products to make truly good chocolate in Hamtramck, the Heart of Detroit, Michigan. Vanity Fair said we've got “…crazy unique packaging and flavors only a really stoned Willy Wonka could dream up.” Forbes 30 Under 30 + Best Pastry Chef Under 30. Martha Stewart American Made Awardee for Brand.
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Max Brenner International
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Australia
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Restaurants
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Manager
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Jun 2013 - Apr 2014
Management of multi-million dollar chocolate restaurant, bar and shop with direct responsibility for budgeting, training and scheduling Management of multi-million dollar chocolate restaurant, bar and shop with direct responsibility for budgeting, training and scheduling
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Grocer's Daughter Chocolate
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United States
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Retail
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Apprentice
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Dec 2012 - May 2013
Full service chocolatier Full service chocolatier
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Mindo Chocolate Makers
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Food & Beverages
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1 - 100 Employee
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Apprentice
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Oct 2012 - May 2013
Bean to Bar production of chocolates and related products using beans from Mindo, Ecuador Bean to Bar production of chocolates and related products using beans from Mindo, Ecuador
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The Detroit Athletic Club
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United States
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Investment Management
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Pastry Cook
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2012 - 2013
Responsible for production and decor of pastries, cakes, candies and breads Responsible for production and decor of pastries, cakes, candies and breads
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Seasonal Production
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Aug 2012 - Nov 2012
Responsible for the packaging, quality control and shipping of chocolate and candy products Responsible for the packaging, quality control and shipping of chocolate and candy products
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Massey University
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New Zealand
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Assistant
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Jul 2010 - Jul 2012
Research focused on comparative analysis of trends in marketing, supply and certification with special interest in the cocoa and chocolate industry for the Center for Agricultural Policy and Strategy (CAPS) Research focused on comparative analysis of trends in marketing, supply and certification with special interest in the cocoa and chocolate industry for the Center for Agricultural Policy and Strategy (CAPS)
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bd's mongolian barbeque
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United States
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Restaurants
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Special Project Manager
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May 2008 - Jul 2010
Coordination of daily activities, special events and strategic marketing programs, new project roll-out and promotion, internally recognized for directly contributing to increased sales
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Marketing and Special Events Coordinator
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May 2008 - Dec 2008
Coordinated local marketing efforts for eight restaurants including development, design and sales.
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Executive Director
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May 2009 - May 2010
As one of the most highly regarded hospitality schools in the nation, The School of Hospitality Business at Michigan State University offers an exceptionally well-crafted curriculum that is taught by innovative professors and that is drawn equally from two areas of study: general business education and hospitality-specific courses. Particularly important to future employers is the wealth of hands-on experiences and group interactions available to students in the classroom and from a multitude of annual student-driven special events. This premier annual event, anticipated throughout the mid-Michigan community, is Les Gourmets. Show less
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Research Assistant
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Sep 2008 - Jan 2010
Research focused on the impact of consumer perceptions of eco-labels and certification schemes in the cocoa/chocolate value chain. Research focused on the impact of consumer perceptions of eco-labels and certification schemes in the cocoa/chocolate value chain.
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The Ritz-Carlton Club
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Food and Beverage Intern
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May 2007 - Aug 2007
Rotational internship of front-of-house and heart-of-house managerial responsibilities including inventory and expense controls, special events, budgeting and problem solving Rotational internship of front-of-house and heart-of-house managerial responsibilities including inventory and expense controls, special events, budgeting and problem solving
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Education
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2010 - 2012
Massey University
Post Graduate, Agricommerce -
2006 - 2010
Michigan State University
BA, Hospitality Business, Food Science -
2009 - 2009
The French Pastry School
Certificate, Chocolate Masters Program -
2012 - 2013
Schoolcraft College
Certificate, Baking & Pastry Arts -
2012 - 2012
Ecole Chocolat
Certificate, Bean to Bar Chocolate Production
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