Robert Metzger Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, California, United States

www.robertmetzgerphoto.com• “Fields”: Commissioned work acquired by Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, OH, 2016• Dresden Germany Artist Residency recipient from Greater Columbus Arts Council, Aug – Nov, 2015• Recipient of Ohio Arts Council’s Individual Artist Fellowship Grants, 2002 & 1990; and Greater Columbus Arts Council Individual Artist Fellowship Grants, 2011 & 2002• Food photography: The China Study Quick & Easy Cookbook ©2015; Food Over Medicine ©2013

Greater Los Angeles Area

www.davidrio.com• Covered US and Canada, from Los Angeles, served as primary relationship manager for our master distributor, distributor partners, roasters/cafes, and retail; presented, trained, and supported clients on our catalogue of liquid chai concentrates and powder bases, our philanthropic initiatives on animal welfare, and our kaizen business philosophy• Exhibited at and attended tradeshows – SCA, ExpoWest, SHFM, CoffeeFest – engaged and networked with leads, customers, and colleagues; assisted with booth deployment and breakdown• Reported to director of sales; develops prospects, converted leads in Sugar CRM, tracked sales pipelines to “Won” or “Lost”

www.intelligentsiacoffee.com• Worked remotely covering Arizona, New Mexico, and southern California promoting Intelligentsia in-season/direct trade coffees, Kilogram Teas, and cold brewed coffee; consulted with clients on espresso and coffee brewing equipment/accessories, determined ROI’s; developed prospects, tracked sales pipelines, closed leads, and regularly reported to national sales director, converted prospects in Sugar CRM to “Won” or “Lost”, managed accounts providing exceptional support, communication, and engagement

www.staufs.com• Directed daily operations of wholesale specialty coffee roastery and distributor of major allied products; ensured FDA and USDA NSOP organic compliance and certifications, oversaw budget, vendor relations, bundled freight logistics, purchasing, inventory control, accounts receivables, e-commerce management, human resources• Early adopter of innovative brewing technology – Clover, Slayer, Marco - developed and retained client partnerships with brewing equipment consultation and education, operational support, private branding development, and training for over 300 established operators and start-ups • Guardian and project manager for development, and promotion of company’s cafes, brand identities, communications, and collaborations (eg: ThinkGeek Star Wars “Vader’s Dark Side Roast Coffee”)• Navigated 2008 commodity crisis, developed transparent pricing structure to engage partners and prospects alike• Led team to annual tradeshows – SCA, CoffeeFest; engaged local coffee community - orchestrated the debut of the Columbus Coffee Trail Café - partnering five local roasters/cafes with Experience Columbus at Columbus Arts Festival; and screened Strong Coffee: The Story of Café Femenino with CIF+VF to promote program support partnership benefiting local YWCA chapter

www.columbusfilmcouncil.org• The Columbus International Film + Video Festival is the longest running film festival in the USA.

www.oal.org• Administered the Member Curated Exhibitions (MCE) visual arts programming committee and juried exhibitions, instructed artists/members on the non-profit organization’s curatorial process and gallery experience• Voted to the Board of Trustees: 2009-2001 | Secretary: 2008-2006

www.columbusartsfestival.org• Coordinator for bands and live sound crew during an annual three-day arts festival.

www.staufs.com• Enhanced Stauf’s flagship retail store/café layout and merchandising; created third-place environment, increased customer loyalty, streamlined operations; directed baristas, team leaders, and assistant managers; buyer for brewing equipment and accessories