Levi Andersen Email & Phone Number

501 Prospect St, Beloit Wi 53511

Historic Presbyterian church, restored into a venue for music, weddings and so much more.

530 E Grand Ave, Beloit Wi

Craft cocktail lounge, ‘60s vibes, monthly rotating cocktail menu

Www.Audiocafepodcast.Com/64

A podcast inspired by coffee and hosted by Levi Andersen (T: @Boyrista I: @Audio_Cafe). Levi has been making coffee since career-day (age six) and still loves learning and talking about trends (old or new) within Specialty Coffee. Episode topics range from "How to Fire Your Best Friend" to interview with founders of successful businesses.

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Barista coach, fill in, menu innovator, cafe ambiance enthusiast

Beloit, Wi

Called upon often to be a brand steward in the field and seen as an expert on the Kerry Group's brands (DaVinci Gourmet, Oregon Chai, Big Train, Island Oasis) and the specialty coffee industry as a whole. Domestically and internationally, in person and via online support.Internal in Kerry:1) Responsible for recipe and menu development for all beverage brands during new product launches and keeping pace with international trends2) Training for USA sales teams3) Answering and problem solving for all cafe setting issues relating to 700+ beverage products4) Hosting various food/beverage teams internally for recipe sessions relating to their end use markets5) Yearly '360 Competitive Market Reviews' for internal brand managers6) Annual product gap analysisTrade Shows (14 in 2018 season):1) Trade show menu development2) Setting up, working, tearing down, inventory of trade show booth3) Redesign of trade show space, booth, design4) Development and presenting of 7 seminars: Barista Meets Bartender, the Art of Customer Service, What to Look for When Buying a Cafe, Are You Cutout to Buy a Coffeehouse, Blender Basics, Barista Abroad and Global Trends, and No is the New Yes (Allergens in Coffee).Hosting Customers:1) Hosting customers visiting Beloit facilities, this includes morning coffee, trend info, cocktail receptions and working sessions with their own ingredients2) Leading market tours with customers, especially coffee market tours in different destinations3) Going onsite to a distributor or factory, setting up a bar-station, hosting customers with recipes using ingredients they want to tasteLevi's notes:The role has been amazing, with many highlights I would love to share. The biggest times of learning have come from working side-by-side with our amazing Kerry culinary team and working with the R&D team to formulate products. I count myself very fortunate to be working in the hub of the food industry.

Greater Seattle Area

In charge of coffee quality for newest store in Issaquah, Washington. Train new baristas, host cuppings and coffee tastings for the public, take staff and customers to explore more about espresso. Help overhaul customer service re-training of entire staff (14-locations).

Maple Valley, Washington

Complete ownership and responsibility of coffee stand.- Accounting- Marketing- Barista shifts, training- Purchasing and selling of businessThe business was able to re-brand, grow, hire baristas, pay off loans, ultimately selling as planned. This business venture was a personal goal to learn the inner workings of running a cafe that I view as a complete success.

Issaquah, Wa

Overview: 1) Seminars: Confirm speakers for events, assisting on their presentation content and PPT files when requested. 2) Competitions: Advise on Selection Committees for Latte Art, America's Best Coffeehouse, America's Best Espresso, and other events.3) Attendees: Field attendee questions on site. Take office calls. Answer incoming attendee emails.4) Travel: 4 times per year. 0-4 hours per day of follow up calls to attendees/future attendees. Build relationships.5) CRM: Leverage internal website CRM to follow up with potential attendees. Following up on three touch points via email twice, then a phone call.

· Provide support to staff during shift change, on-call backup· Increased revenue of 20% within six months of starting date. · Developer of pre-paid, specialty/seasonal products, and promotions. · Accountability to open business (5am) on time and prepared to execute sales.· Motivate co-workers to facilitate increase of sales and improved customer service. · Contributor to the interviewing process and assigned training role for six new hires.

· Custodian of facilities for the past five years. · Ten years of leading worship music for main services, retreats, and Bible studies.· Led a group of Jr. and High School students through studies, community events, and volunteer service for the poor and elderly.

· Electrical technician apprentice for new and remodel residential construction. · Worked alongside the owner before the company was impacted by current economic times.

· Mentoring kids (6 to 12 age group) during summer camp.· Working on life skills, crafts, personal ethics, and life values.· Collaborating with co-workers on planning team/group activities.

Bachelor’S Degree

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