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Alessandra Szul
Fractional COO & Supply Chain Strategist | Scaling Startups and Streamlining Operations
I’m Alessandra Szul, and I specialize in creating lean, efficient operations for businesses ready to scale. With a background in both startups and Fortune 50 companies, I’ve built my career on streamlining supply chains, optimizing inventory, and driving cross-functional alignment.
As a founder myself, I bring an entrepreneurial mindset to every project, focusing on sustainable growth and operational excellence. Let’s get your business running like a well-oiled machine—strategically and seamlessly.
Work
Ginja Snap
https://ginjasnap.comGinja Snap is a funky and functional beverage that provides instantly healthier hydration to your lifestyle. We believe wellness can be easily achieved when we connect with the elements that surround us naturally. Ginja Snap is for those of us who appreciate the raw and boasty flavor and benefits of ginger - lightly sweetened & free of carbonation.
- https://Zomes.com
Zomes, manufacturer of the prototype-stage Zome Dome Homes, is based in Petaluma, CA. The homes are designed to have only two-thirds of the surface area compared to a traditional ‘box’ home due to its polar zonohedran geometry - similar to a pine cone. This means a much smaller interior volume to keep the temperature regulated.
Jeng - Alcohol-Free, Hemp-Infused Sparkling Soft Cocktails
https://SipJeng.comSparkling Soft Cocktails Infused with Hemp Born in Montauk, NY #1 Ranked Alcohol-free Cocktail “EASILY the best” - BuzzFeed.
Healthy Roots Dolls: Beautiful Black Dolls
https://healthyrootsdolls.comHealthy Roots Dolls is a toy company that teaches natural hair care to young girls of color with beautiful black dolls. Help us celebrate the beauty of diversity with our curlfriends!
Experience
Healthy Roots Dolls
COO
Jan 2023 - Present
Healthy Roots Dolls is a toy company that teaches natural hair care to young girls of color with beautiful black dolls.
- Directed end-to-end operations, including inventory management, supply chain optimization, and e-commerce fulfillment, generating $3M+ in revenue.
- Implemented ERP systems for inventory forecasting, reducing loss by 90% and lowering storage costs by 60%.
- Grew footprint in Target & Macy's
Roebling Innovation & Consulting
Founding Consultant
Jan 2018 - Present
Our team of skilled operators and engineers, with expertise in logistics, supply chain management, and product development, is driven by a philosophy of building systems and structures that prioritize scalability and growth. We have successfully launched products in industries such as children's toys, beauty, consumer packaged goods, beverage, hemp, and more. By streamlining operations, we enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and positively impact your bottom line. Tailored for early-stage startups, we provide a complete product operations solution at a fraction of the cost, allowing founders and teams to focus on what they do best.
- Consulted for various startups and Fortune 500 companies on operational scaling, process automation, and supply chain management.
- Implemented process improvements and automation solutions, reducing manual workflows and enhancing productivity for clients
Brae
Fractional COO
May 2024 - Nov 2024
Zero Proof Sparkling Cocktails Infused with Adaptogens and Botanicals ✨
- Streamlined the entire production and distribution process, reducing lead times by 20%
Jeng
Fractional COO
May 2024 - Nov 2024
Sparkling Soft Cocktails Infused with Hemp Born in Montauk, NY #1 Ranked Alcohol-free Cocktail “EASILY the best” - BuzzFeed.
- I handled every aspect of the supply chain for our THC/CBD beverages—from sourcing ingredients to coordinating with co-packers and managing distribution across multiple channels
Coyote Logistics (UPS)
Product Manager (Carrier)
Jun 2022 - Sep 2023
Coyote is a leading global 3PL that combines a centralized marketplace with freight and supply chain solutions.
- Led a 20-member cross-functional team to replace a legacy ERP system with a new CRM platform, improving company-wide productivity by 75%.
- Developed a smart routing platform, cutting manual intervention by 50% and enhancing operational speed and accuracy.
Flatbush Freight Express
Founder
Sep 2018 - Jun 2022
Founded in 2018 by Alessandra Szul, Flatbush Freight Express is a licensed and bonded freight shipping and trucking company specializing in refrigerated cargo.
- Founded and scaled a trucking and logistics company, achieving $1M+ in annual revenue and a six-figure exit
Camerino Cosmetics International
Vice President of Procurement
Jul 2014 - Dec 2023
Camerino Cosmetics International was founded by my family in 1989 in Venezuela, and at our peak we had more than 10 locations internationally and more than 150 employees. The avenues of revenue were services, education, and products.
- Led the international sourcing, import/export, product development, and distribution