Brewing up a new model of social entrepreneurship with ethically and sustainably sourced coffees and teas that give back 100% of profits to ending forced and child labor.

Developed the entire business architecture from concept to reality - building the brand, business model, product offerings, store design, and operations. Renovated and launched the first retail store in 2008 at the cafe space at Equinox Fitness Club in Darien, CT.Built a team of professionals delivering exceptional customer experiences through high energy service, accurate product preparation, and swift throughput.Exceeded high end revenue expectation for Equinox suburban club cafe by more than 26% by 2011, and expanded to a multiunit, multimillion dollar operation.Managed the expansion of the business, designing and developing multiple, stand alone retail stores in distinct markets in Fairfield County, CT.Increased sales of multiunit multimillion dollar operation averaging top line YOY revenue growth +14.7% during final three years.Areas of High Proficiency:Business Development – Led the brand development and strategy to engage and connect with target demographic. Designed and deployed strategic marketing initiatives expanding customer base and driving higher revenues through a mix of digital and traditional advertising mediums.Business Management / Finance – Built a team of 35+ professionals responsible for critical roles including operations, finance, and logistics. Led this ever increasing number of professionals through expansion of the business. Demonstrated ability to create, analyze and interpret data driven financial reports to guide informed decision making.Innovation – Perpetually curious to learn how we could serve our customers better through creating new products / trends, capitalizing on emerging trends, and 21st century delivery of products.Negotiation | Legal | Construction - Led the commercial lease negotiations and legal review of all contractual agreements. Expedited permitting for new retail stores. Led the budgeting, design, and execution for all Embody store construction projects strictly adhering to budgets and timelines.

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