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Dallas, OR, US

• Acquired and sold multiple retail commercial properties
• Managed tenant relations, oversaw facility upkeep, and negotiated with contractors
• Demonstrated expertise in overseeing building operations and maximizing value

Dallas, Oregon, United States

• Founded Pressed, a boutique coffee roaster and wine bar in the prominent wine region of Oregon
• Formulated and curated exquisite coffee blends through micro-roasting techniques, ensuring fresh and flavorful products daily
• Designed a menu showcasing a range of delectable pastries and hot/cold food items paired with locally sourced wines
• Orchestrated weekly live entertainment events, including open mic nights and trivia nights with renowned musicians and comedians
• Diversified… Show more
• Diversified services by offering catering options and a spacious banquet room accommodating up to 100 guests

San Francisco Bay Area

Established and managed outsourced sales team for strategic product marketing projects for the US market.

Dallas, Oregon

• Established coffee roaster operations for local restaurants and businesses
• Developed coffee blends and roasts.
• Initiated programs for equipment sourcing and repair to facilitate growth within the local customer base
• Designed and implemented a comprehensive coffee training program for customers, incorporating cupping and marketing strategies for new products.

• Spearheaded web/database content normalization and aggregation initiatives for Fortune 200 clients
• Developed and implemented proprietary tools to automate content gathering and quality assurance processes
• Founded WebVenturi, an innovative automated content gathering technology

Santa Cruz, California, United States

• Created a distinctive US-branded coffee company, pursuing contracts to launch licensed stores with three major grocery companies in Norway
• Refined branding strategies and prepared all marketing materials for presentations to senior executives in the Norwegian market

San Jose, California, United States

• Secured selection as a Garage.com client, resulting in the successful acquisition of 3.2M in Series A funding
• Attained milestones and secured partnerships with 3 Fortune 200 companies for early-stage beta testing of a design collaboration B2B solution
• Spearheaded recruitment and leadership of a seasoned executive team, overseeing 250+ employees across 3 locations, including an International data production team.

Cupertino, California, United States

• Oversaw operations for three company divisions in Northern California
• Led inside sales teams across divisions to enhance outside sales support
• Developed account contact tracking system to optimize organizational efficiency and enhance sales reporting and management
• Managed the implementation of a new sales tracking system for the company

Beaverton, Oregon, United States

• Expanded and cultivated Portland regional ROW accounts, increasing profitability as a new account manager
• Established strong customer relationships within the account base, overcoming previous challenges faced by others in the role.

Florida, United States

• Exhibited exceptional leadership as Assistant Vice-President in supervising branch operations and overseeing consumer and commercial lending initiatives at progressively larger branches
• Successfully completed M&A Product and Service Quality Training to enhance knowledge and skills in banking operations
• Implemented a model banking system for operational areas to streamline processes and improve efficiency
• Successfully led a team of 15 bank employees, overseeing daily operations… Show more
• Successfully led a team of 15 bank employees, overseeing daily operations and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Implemented strategic initiatives to increase branch revenue by 20% within one year through cross-selling and upselling financial products.

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