Alexandra Mac Donald
About Alexandra Mac Donald
Alexandra Mac Donald is a Business Analyst with a background in engineering and business analysis. She has held various leadership roles and has worked at notable organizations such as J.D. Irving, Limited and Aritzia in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Work at J.D. Irving
Alexandra Mac Donald has been employed at J.D. Irving, Limited as a Business Analyst since 2021. In this role, she utilizes her process optimization skills to contribute to the growth of the IT Division. Her previous experience as a Business Analyst Intern at the same company in 2019 provided her with foundational knowledge and skills relevant to her current position.
Current Role at Aritzia
Since 2020, Alexandra has also worked at Aritzia as a Risk Associate. This position allows her to apply her analytical skills in a retail environment, focusing on risk management and mitigation strategies. Her tenure at Aritzia complements her business analysis expertise gained from her work at J.D. Irving.
Education and Expertise
Alexandra holds a Bachelor of Industrial Engineering from Dalhousie University, where she studied from 2018 to 2021. She also completed a Diploma in Engineering at St. Francis Xavier University from 2016 to 2018. Her educational background in engineering and business analysis equips her with a unique perspective in her professional roles.
Leadership Experience
Alexandra has demonstrated strong leadership skills throughout her career. She served as President of the Dalhousie Undergraduate Engineering Society from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, she was the House President of Riley Hall at St. Francis Xavier University from 2017 to 2018. These roles highlight her ability to lead teams and foster collaboration.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to her current positions, Alexandra gained diverse experience through various roles. She worked as a Student Assistant at Dalhousie University from 2018 to 2020 and held positions as a Student Inspector at the City of Cambridge Ontario and MTE Consultants Inc. Her early work experience also includes a role as a Page at Idea Exchange-Queensquare from 2013 to 2016.