Alexandra Torkan is a Sales Coordinator at Proper Hospitality in Santa Monica and DTLA, where she has worked since 2019. She has a diverse background in marketing and account management, with experience at various companies including Mayfair Hotel and SEEN Group.
Current Role at Proper Hospitality
Alexandra Torkan serves as a Sales Coordinator at Proper Hospitality, focusing on the Santa Monica and Downtown Los Angeles (DTLA) locations. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the sales and marketing efforts of the hospitality brand. Her role involves coordinating sales initiatives and supporting the overall business objectives of Proper Hospitality in California.
Previous Experience in Marketing and Sales
Before her current role, Alexandra gained diverse experience in marketing and sales across various organizations. She worked as a Marketing Freelancer at Mayfair Hotel in 2019 for nine months. Additionally, she served as an Account Coordinator at SEEN Group in 2018 for six months and as an Account Manager intern at My Young Auntie in 2016 for two months. These positions provided her with foundational skills in account management and client relations.
Educational Background
Alexandra Torkan studied at Boston University, where she earned a degree in Public Relations and Advertising from 2013 to 2017. She also attended Milken Community High School from 2009 to 2013. In addition to her undergraduate education, she is currently pursuing a Master Certificate in Hospitality Management through eCornell, starting in 2019, to enhance her expertise in the hospitality industry.
Internship and Early Career Experience
Alexandra's early career includes several internships that laid the groundwork for her professional development. She interned at Lucques as a Social Media Marketing Intern in 2015 for two months and at Eriness Jewelry for three months in 2014. She also held a part-time internship at CULT GAIA from 2010 to 2013, which lasted three years, and worked as a Group Manager and Co-Chair at Fashion with Compassion from 2009 to 2012.
Work History in the Fashion Industry
In addition to her roles in hospitality and marketing, Alexandra has experience in the fashion industry. She worked as a Fashion Assistant at Exposure from 2017 to 2018 for six months. Her time at CULT GAIA included various roles, including a freelance position from 2018 to 2019 and a part-time intern/assistant position from 2010 to 2013, where she developed skills relevant to fashion marketing and brand management.