Operator of shared-space coffee roasting factory and private-label coffee roasting business in Brooklyn, NY( www.SharedRoasting.com )

Operator of shared-space specialty coffee shop concept in Brooklyn, NY.+ Established (in 2015), operated, and sold (in 2018) successful shared-space cafe concept, partnering with 100-seat Brooklyn beer hall to operate full-service cafe during daytime hours+ Pitched coffee concept to bar partner, negotiated operating terms and successfully delivered on all key metrics over 3-year time frame+ Designed custom coffee bar layout, sourced additional coffee-specific equipment and managed… Show more Operator of shared-space specialty coffee shop concept in Brooklyn, NY.+ Established (in 2015), operated, and sold (in 2018) successful shared-space cafe concept, partnering with 100-seat Brooklyn beer hall to operate full-service cafe during daytime hours+ Pitched coffee concept to bar partner, negotiated operating terms and successfully delivered on all key metrics over 3-year time frame+ Designed custom coffee bar layout, sourced additional coffee-specific equipment and managed entire cafe buildout/construction process+ Personally hired and trained baristas/bartenders and designed/enforced shared staffing and operating protocols, maintaining "A" rating from NYC Health Department during entire operating history+ Vetted, sourced and managed all vendors and suppliers+ Developed neighborhood catering business to better engage with broader community and expand revenue opportunities+ Actively managed strategic marketing and coffee community engagement through initiatives such as hosting the 2017 Aeropress Coffee Championships in New York City (attended by over 150 coffee enthusiasts from Tri-State Area) Show less