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Building data management solutions for coffee roasters and green coffee wholesalers.Resource Management, Data Analytics, Operations Management, Efficiency Structures, Streamlined Processes, Automation, AI

London, United Kingdom

So far, I have provided strategic consulting services to 5+ European coffee roasting startups, enabling successful market entry and establishing profitable operations within the first year of business.Developed and implemented quality improvement strategies for coffee producers in Colombia and Kenya, resulting in an increase in overall product value which has led to successful entry into the specialty coffee market and the establishment of direct trade relationships with premium buyers.Conceptualized and executed a comprehensive go-to-market strategy for ultra-premium coffee product, integrating direct sales, relationship building, and strategic marketing initiatives.Led end-to-end sales strategy for premium coffee launch: - Developed and executed multi-channel sales approach. - Created strategic partnerships through targeted networking events. - Collaborated on marketing campaign development. - Achieved 100% sales target for the limited production run.Led comprehensive coffee program transformations for high-end hospitality businesses, including Michelin-starred restaurant, multi-location bakery chain, and independent Speciality cafes. Resulting in improved operational efficiency, enhanced product quality, and increased customer satisfaction scores.

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Systems Design and Implementation - Developed and deployed digital tools and software solutions across departments, that helped reduce combined manual workload by at least 300+ hours annually. - Led comprehensive facility redesign initiative resulting in streamlined production workflows, eliminated operational bottlenecks, enhanced production capacity, and improved team efficiency and workspace utilization.Stakeholders engagement and management - Developed and presented comprehensive business intelligence reports to the CEO and Managing Director that contributed to strategic planning initiatives: - Delivered actionable insights through product, quality, operations and customer performance analytics and KPI tracking. - Provided data-driven recommendations for product positioning and market expansion. - Contributed to the development of growth strategies and operational excellence initiatives. - Collaborated with marketing team to develop integrated communication strategies, resulting in successful product positioning in regular and premium market segments, and enhanced brand visibility and improved perception among target audience. - Regularly organised and executed high-impact networking events connecting producers with key industry stakeholders - premium roasters, high-end cafes, industry influencers and direct consumers. - Cultivated and managed strategic partnerships with key stakeholders across the supply chain, resulting in improvements in product quality, strengthened supplier relationships, and achieved exceptional client satisfaction ratings. - Recruited, developed, and led a high-performing production team through structured coaching and performance managementLeading Product Development

London, United Kingdom

Green coffee samples handling, Q-grading, roasting, cupping, QC, data entry, etc.

48 Gray'S Inn Road, Holborn, London

Product & Business Development ► Drove product portfolio expansion and market penetration: - Led coffee rostery and cafe startup growth strategy, scaling operations from 20kg to 200kg weekly production within 6 months through securing and managing 5 key revenue-generating accounts. - Created premium product positioning strategy and launched 60+ products. - Established quality management systems. Strategic Planning & Implementation ► Spearheaded end-to-end business development initiatives, developed and executed comprehensive go-to-market strategies: - Established premium B2B partnerships with speciality cafes, high-end restaurants, premium grocery stores, corporate events, etc. - Achieved 80% client retention rate through personalized service approach. - Developed and executed pricing matrices for wholesale and retail segments. - Created financial tracking systems for multi-channel (B2B & D2C) revenue streams. - Established KPI dashboards for performance monitoring and reporting. - Built scalable inventory management system. Systems & Process Development ► Architected complete business infrastructure including: - Competitive market differentiation and strategic brand positioning. - Sales and revenue generation frameworks. - Customer relationship management systems and various retention programs. - Operational excellence standards. - Performance management protocols.

48 Gray'S Inn Road, Holborn, London

★ Quality Control Management ★– Developing various QC Protocols and Coffee Data Journals with the intention in mind that the primary task of the business is training the business itself not only the staff.– Establishing Data Collection System to keep track of coffee consumption, assess beverages quality, inspect coffee solubility, roasting consistency, baristas sensory skills, examine benefits/disadvantages of various brewing recipes, various equipment performance and many other valuable constituents.– Developing Company Book that consists of various documents including role descriptions of all level employees, expectations of employees, comprehensive descriptions of processes and standards of various aspects of quality (beverages, hospitality), rules and protocols, brewing standards, design of brewing recipes of coffee and tea, brewing efficiency schemes, general workflow, workflow efficiencies, waste management policy, cleanliness, employee behaviour standards, systems for tracking quality, collecting data, data analysis, improvement strategies, etc.★ HR&PR/Training ★– Creating all levels employees’ evaluation and skills development programs based on SCA Coffee Diploma Syllabus and Barista Hustle Academy education program. Training employees (assistants, all levels baristas, all levels managers etc.)– Assisting in developing whole hiring policy for the company; hiring of staff.– Representing the company in all major coffee events (coffee festivals, WCE events, trade shows, education events, guilds' events, conferences, lectures, etc.)– Initiating, arranging and holding meetings with various business partners (existing and potential suppliers, traders, distributors, etc.)

London, United Kingdom

Contributed to the development and implementation of cafe workflow improvement strategies, which led to an overall increase in service speed by a whopping 20%, which led to increased customer satisfaction by at least 10%.

London, United Kingdom

Product, Systems, Business, and Strategy Development- Co-developed overarching business strategy focusing on: - Customer acquisition and retention programs, long-term client relationship management. - Alignment of operational capabilities with market demands.- Spearheaded end-to-end product development and quality control through: - Development and optimisation of roast profiles for diverse product range. - Implementation of rigorous green coffee sourcing protocols, and establishment of comprehensive quality analysis frameworks. - Integration of customer feedback into the product development cycle.- Led business establishment and growth initiatives resulting in: - 300%+ increase in production volume (from initial 35kg to 150kg weekly) within 12 months. - Acquisition and management of 4 key revenue-generating accounts. - Development of sustainable income streams through strategic client and supplier partnerships.

London, United Kingdom

My basic responsibilities were:– Making sure all shops have sufficient supply of coffee and that it is given appropriate shelving time before use.– Setting of standards for coffee beverages in communication with and with the approval of management.– Training of staff to be able to produce the required standards of coffee and milk quality.– Organisation of training refreshment sessions and staff cupping, to keep quality high on a regular basis in correlation with management.– Conception and implementation of coffee brewing recipes.– Ensuring staff use espresso extraction recipes in shops and correcting if not properly applied.– Making of surprise visits to shops to ensure high quality of coffee is provided.

London, United Kingdom

My role in this company is focused on access to quality with specialty grade coffees and food, consistency, precision of delivery, and the overall customer experience.

Lithuania

I was working on both - the frontend and backend - of different Web development projects using technologies such as HTML, CSS, PHP, and JavaScript. Also worked with the WordPress and Drupal systems.

Vilnius, Lithuania

Vilnius

At the same time while supervising Energy Exposition – the biggest in museum, I was intensely working on several small and extensive projects too. It was a complex part of this role. However, due to my scientific and technical background I was completely capable to generate ideas, create, organize and write project proposals, descriptions, plans and reports in "the popularization of science" field.My successful projects are (and they are still ongoing):► Educational program "Optical illusions – science, mysticism or delusion?" (the title speaks for itself)► Educational program "Technical sciences for children." Participants play with interactive exhibits for science and get familiarized with various physical phenomenons as follows: light, energy, impulse, magnetic field, different type of mechanics, sound, electricity and many other.► Educational program "Photography: the world in match box." During this active session students prepare one-off photo camera of empty match box. They get involved and familiarized with physical and chemical phenomenons they evidence in the course of shooting and developing photographic film at museum's simple photo laboratory.► Educational program "Chemistry in the kitchen" consisting of four broad subjects – "Water world", "Fermentation processes", "Crystals can grow too", and "Everything about bubbles". This project is for 10-14 years old students which haven't yet familiarized with chemistry and physics.► Few thematic guided tours in different range. I am a contributor and manager of the following tours: "Technical science for children (interactive educational program)", "What do we know about Gas?", "Conventional and alternative energetics."

Vilnius, Lithuania

Part-time excursion and education guide (kids/adults).

Vilnius

I was working at the Center for Physical Sciences and Technology as a junior technician while working on my bachelor's and master's thesis. Under the leadership of a leading researcher, I carried out scientific research based on electrochemical fabrication and characterization of various semiconductor materials nanowire arrays in porous aluminium oxide templates. These nanomaterials were synthesized and analyzed in order to use for various optoelectronic devices such as solar cells' matrices, optoelectronic detectors, light emitting diodes as well as laser diodes, etc.

Executive Mba, Executive Mba

Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Microeconomics, Marketing, Strategy and Innovation, Supply Chain and Operations Management.

Master'S Degree, Materials And Technology Of Optoelectronics

Activities and Societies: Nanochemistry, Optoelectronics, Semiconductors Mastering of the most prospective fabrication technologies.

Bachelor'S Degree, Chemistry

Activities and Societies: Chemistry, Nanochemistry

Professional Diploma, Leadership & Management

Activities and Societies: - Principles of Leadership - Leadership and Org Culture - Leading with Vision, Mission, and Purpose - Leadership.