Scott Kee Email & Phone Number

Galesville, Wi

SACIA ORCHARDS, Galesville, WI | January 2015 – PresentVice President of OperationsAs the Vice President of Operations, I uphold the profitability and values of the company by developing its 10-year growth strategy. I boost sales to customers requiring Food Modernization Act-certified produce by following Global GAP and HACCP compliance regarding the food safety process and overseeing the traceability mobile application. I also adhere to QA, GAP, GMP, FSMA and regulatory standards by… Show more SACIA ORCHARDS, Galesville, WI | January 2015 – PresentVice President of OperationsAs the Vice President of Operations, I uphold the profitability and values of the company by developing its 10-year growth strategy. I boost sales to customers requiring Food Modernization Act-certified produce by following Global GAP and HACCP compliance regarding the food safety process and overseeing the traceability mobile application. I also adhere to QA, GAP, GMP, FSMA and regulatory standards by maintaining food safety operational requirements and creating SOPs to standardize corrective actions on food safety and quality expectations. Show less

Director of Development, Coffee Supply & MarketingProviding strategic oversight in enhancing marketing strategies and product knowledge, I generated sales and performance success in the organization. I also targeted buyers in the sales process by understanding issues and aligning them towards revenue opportunities involving marketing, branding, go-to-market plan, coffee blends, COGS, equipment specifications, distribution, and packaging.

Director of Purchasing & DistributionIn this role, I utilized procurement support, supply chain management and inventory control capacities to provide operational direction and surpass management demands. I chaired the Internal Product Committee and monitored the record keeping of cost-of-goods sold targets. Furthermore, I spearheaded the development of the green coffee sustainability platform, including other projects like a Kenyan washing station rehabilitation and the UTZ KAPEH… Show more Director of Purchasing & DistributionIn this role, I utilized procurement support, supply chain management and inventory control capacities to provide operational direction and surpass management demands. I chaired the Internal Product Committee and monitored the record keeping of cost-of-goods sold targets. Furthermore, I spearheaded the development of the green coffee sustainability platform, including other projects like a Kenyan washing station rehabilitation and the UTZ KAPEH partnership and implementation. Show less

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Grey market, Internet and wholesale wine sales.

Green coffee buyer for office coffee and grocery roaster. Purchased 500,000 pounds of coffee annually. Roasting and packaging plant manager. Set up new roasting and packaging plant. Installed new large capacity roasters, packaging machines, and layout of production facility. Oversaw 6 – 10 plant employees. Other responsibilities included raw packaging material inventory and ongoing rotation and distribution of 200 Stock Keeping Units.

Green coffee buyer. Purchased 350,000 pounds of coffee annually.Operations Manager. Supported 3 corporate and 7 franchise stores. Duties included corporate financial process overhaul, Cost of Goods Sold and margin management, food program, franchisee, and vendor relationships, development and construction management of new corporate and franchise stores. Directly responsible for 5-10 employees.

4924 France Avenue South, Edina, Mn 55410

Executive Chef. Responsibilities included daily cooking, procurement, inventory management, leadership, and ongoing menu and business development. Payroll, taxes, and general financial oversight. Directly responsible for 20-30 employees.Received four-star (highest possible) ratings twice from the Minneapolis Star Tribune newspaper. Two- time winner of DIRONA (Distinguished Restaurants of North America) award.

French Intensive, Fine Cuisine

Business/Commerce, General