Esther Wamaitha

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liquorer and cupper @ Kenya
Kenya
Esther Wamaitha's Location
Kenya, Kenya
About Esther Wamaitha

I’m an analytical professional with 10+ years in the coffee industry and have leadership, supervisory and team motivational skills. I have excellent written and verbal communication with strategic thinking/planning with the ability to anticipate and resolve issues creatively.I have knowledge and familiarity ERP systems and have exposure to facility management, Food safety certification and organic certification.I have knowledge and experience for roasting, production, and packaging management including the planning and execution of activities necessary to meet product production volumes, and contributing to overall company objectives through management of high standards of quality, safety, cost control, employee involvement etc.I can be responsible for the effective leadership and management of the operations team leaders/supervisors, technicians and warehouse staff. I have 5-10 years coffee trading experience, direct sales experience to medium/large coffee roasters.As a qualified Coffee Liquorer I’m firm on maintaining quality coffee production and that’s what makes me feel happy whenever I engage with my clients in this sector.I'm on a mission to make awesome coffee that breaks barriers, establish networks stretching around the world. By working with people who I consider the most progressive and forward thinking about coffee and beyond, I want to change the way it is perceived and enjoyed, from the design of the package, to the flow of the coffee bar and onto the relationships that bond it all. Most importantly the coffee itself, every single aspect should be explored, re-imagined and refined.

Esther Wamaitha's Current Company Details
currently I'm seeking for a new job opportunity in coffee industry

Currently I'M Seeking For A New Job Opportunity In Coffee Industry

liquorer and cupper
Kenya
Esther Wamaitha Work Experience Details
  • Currently I'M Seeking For A New Job Opportunity In Coffee Industry
    Liquorer And Cupper
    Currently I'M Seeking For A New Job Opportunity In Coffee Industry
    Kenya
  • Currently I'M Seeking For A New Job Opportunity In Coffee Industry
    Liquorer/Cupper
    Currently I'M Seeking For A New Job Opportunity In Coffee Industry
  • Kenya Coffee Cooperative Exporters(Kcce)
    Coffee Liquorer
    Kenya Coffee Cooperative Exporters(Kcce) Jan 2010 - Feb 2015
    Nairobi,Kenya
    SUPERVISOR:- -Giving instructions/directions to other staff -Overseeing samples are sent to right clients -Confirming that coffee samples are well packed and delivered safely -Overseeing that the floor, sampling tables and cups are cleaned everyday -Overseeing that clients are attended promptly and that any queries are looked into -Supervising handpicking staff and paying themLIQUORER:- -Prepare and maintain cupping lab and equipments -Receive and direct the clients and stakeholders -Checking on samples moisture content and retention analysis -Preparation of samples for the raws, roasts and cup analysis -Development of coffee catalogue for the weekly coffee auction -Making the delivery of samples to buyers/traders and regulator -Making data entries and recording after sample analysis -Drawing samples from warehouse for analysis or offers to buyers, traders and others -Participate in regional fair trades, ASK shows and growers meetings -Attend weekly auctions to collect and record coffee prices offered by marketers
  • C .Dorman’S Ltd
    Quality Control Support Assistant
    C .Dorman’S Ltd Dec 2008 - Feb 2009
    Nairobi,Kenya
    C .Dorman’s Ltd (Dec 2008 - Feb 2009) Quality Control Support Assistant:- -Pre auction sample green preparation and analysis (defect count, screens etc). -Sample roasting, roasting profiles and their effect in cup quality. -Cup preparation. -Cup quality analysis (acidity, body and flavor). -Post auction sample management. -Preparation of hand bulks and sending of samples to clients. -Learning clients specific quality requirementsC Dorman’s Ltd (April 2009 - Sept 2009) Shipping Support Assistant:- -Preparation of International Coffee Organization Certificate of Origin. -Preparation of Weight Notes and Parking List. -Filling of shipping documents. -Typing of other customs documents i.e. URI, GSP, COMESA etc -Assisting in compiling certification files i.e. FLO certified and UTZ certified.
  • Coffee Board Of Kenya
    Quality Assurance / Liquoring Trainee
    Coffee Board Of Kenya Sep 2007 - Oct 2008
    Nairobi,Kenya
    Coffee Board of Kenya, Quality Assurance Department - Liquoring trainee -Sample roasting and analysis. - Coffee defects analysis. -Basic cupping methodology and liquoring analysis. - General coffee classification. -Coffee tasting and cupping. - Documentation of coffee movement permits -Milling and grading - Receiving marketing samples. -Primary and secondary coffee processing. - Attending coffee exhibitions and conferences -Domestic promotion of Kenya coffee during - Participating in activities of the Nairobi agricultural trade fairs and growers education days. Exchange
  • Thika Coffee Mills Ltd   (Tcm)
    Quality Control / Liquoring Assisant
    Thika Coffee Mills Ltd (Tcm) Apr 2005 - Oct 2007
    Thika,Kenya
    Thika Coffee Mills Ltd (TCM) Quality Control - Liquoring Department- Parchment moisture determination. - Sample collection, handling and analysis- Green coffee classification. - Coffee tasting and liquor analysis. - Making catalogue. - Writing coffee classification reports. - Updating coffee records. - Handling queries from coffee farmers.- Field work participation at grower education days - Attending coffee auction. and agricultural trade fairs.
  • Kenya Breweries Malting Ltd
    Industrial Trainee
    Kenya Breweries Malting Ltd Jan 1997 - Apr 1997
    Nairobi,Kenya
    Kenya Breweries Malting Ltd - Industrial attachment - Barley and Malt analysis
  • Delmonte Kenya Ltd
    Industrial Trainee
    Delmonte Kenya Ltd Jan 1996 - Apr 1996
    Thika,Kenya
    Delmonte Kenya Ltd - Industrial Attachment - Soil and leaf analysis on major and minor elements. - Sugar analysis - Nematode and fungal analysis on soil. - Fertilizer analysis- Tin determination on tin containers.

Esther Wamaitha Skills

As A Coffee Liquorer I Got Skill To Analyze Harvest Characteristics

Esther Wamaitha Education Details

  • Murang'A College Of Science & Technology
    Murang'A College Of Science & Technology
    Applied Biology

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Esther Wamaitha's current role is liquorer and cupper.

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Esther Wamaitha attended Murang'a College Of Science & Technology.

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