Alex Zalewski

Aspiring deep generalist & eternal optimist, able to adapt and fill roles that need attention - while wearing a smile! Practised entrepreneur and systematizer. Experienced & empathetic conflict manager. Insatiably curious and constantly looking for connections across networks & disciplines. Willing to work remotely or relocate to maximize my impact as I shift carriers, guided by the principles of effective altruism.


138 Downes St.

Toronto, ON, Canada

M5E 0E4

(416) 333-6145

alex.z.zalewski@gmail.com

EXPERIENCE

Infinite Possibilities, Toronto — C0-Owner

High-end Residential Landscape Design & Construction

Jan 2019 - Present

  • Responsible for the sales & design departments

  • Handled ~350 leads that converted to 30-40 clients per season

  • Grew sales from 1.2m to3m in sales over three years

  • Built systems in our pipeline to handle 3x more leads

  • Converted the consulting role to Zoom at the start of COVID

  • Managed 3-5 employees directly 

  • Developed strategic plans

  • Analyzed market trends to identify future opportunities

  • Developed annual budgets,  assessed P&L reports during the season 

Effective Altruism Canada, Toronto — EAGxToronto Production Lead  

Consultant 

Mar 2024 - Aug 2024

  • Worked with a team of 5 to plan and run a conference for 250 attendees 

  • Drafted and executed a run-sheet for the 3-day event

  • Assisted with budgeting, volunteer coordination, outside contracting 

Zalewski Consulting, Toronto — Founder  

Freelance Design

Mar 2015 - Dec 2018

Parklane Nurseries, Beaverton —  Foreman & Consultant 

Mar 2004 - Feb 2015


COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Giving What We Can, Toronto — 2024-present
Toronto Group Leader 

Plan and run several events annually to bring donors and potential donors together for various events.

Hyperborea Board of Directors, Toronto — 2018-2022

Ontario Regional Burning Man Event

A founder of the board of a not-for-profit that runs the Ontario regional Burning Man event ‘Hyperborea,’ an 800-person 5-day arts and music camping event. I held the roles of treasurer, chair and secretary. 

The Rotary Club Of Toronto, Toronto — 2010-2015

Helped to found the Environmental Sub-Committee within the club that was active until the most recent restructuring of the club this season (2022)

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES 


  • Effective Leadership Skills

  • High Emotional Quotient 

  • Self-Management Skills

  • Effectively Creative

Eternally Optimistic 

EDUCATION & COURSES


York University, Toronto  Bachelor of Environmental Studies Degree - Graduated 2010

Effective Altruism Virtual Programs  - Intro to EA - July 2022 Cohort

Effective Altruism Virtual Programs  - In-Depth EA - Oct 2022 Cohort  

AREAS OF SELF-DIRECTED STUDY


Astrophysics

AI

Futurism 

Civil Engineering 

Penetration Testing 

Microbiology 

Behavioral Biology 

Archaeology / Anthropology

Wilderness Survival

Ancient Philosophy - Stoicism & Epicureanism

(Practical) Ethics 

Heuristics & Biases  

CURRENT OBSESSION

Forcasting