Specialty Coffee Association of America

Description

The Specialty Coffee Association of America, founded in 1982, is a non-profit trade organization for the specialty coffee industry. With members located in more than 40 countries, SCAA represents different segment of the specialty coffee industry, including producers, roasters, importers/exporters and retailers. Founded: 1982 Founders: Donald Schoenholt, Ted Lingle, John Randall, Phyllis Baldenhofer, Peter McLaughlin

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Specialty Coffee Association of America Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Mark Pendergrast Mark Pendergrast Colchester, Vermont Details
Mark Pendergrast's Specialty Coffee Association of America Experience January 1999 - Present
Job Writer
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Writer  January 1974 - Present
Society of Environmental Journalists  January 2004 - Present
Mirror Mirror  May 2003 - Present
National Center for Reason and Justice   2002 - Present
National Association of Science Writers  January 1999 - Present
Specialty Coffee Association of America   January 1999 - Present
For God, Country and Coca-Cola   1993 - Present
League of Vermont Writers   1974 - Present
Inside the Outbreaks   2010 - 2011

Skills
Writing, Research, Publications, Editing, Proofreading

Education
Simmons College   1974 — 1975
MLS, Library science

Harvard University   1966 — 1969
B. A., English literature

Lorenzo Perkins Lorenzo Perkins Austin, Texas Details
Lorenzo Perkins's Specialty Coffee Association of America Experience June 2013 - Present
Job Director of Education
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Specialty Coffee Association of America   June 2013 - Present
Cuvee Coffee Roasting Company   June 2011 - Present

Skills
Food Service, Training, Customer Service, Coffee, Food, Food & Beverage, Catering, Event Planning, Restaurants, Event Management, Team Building, Social Networking, Marketing, Hospitality

Education
Texas State University   2003 — 2006
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis

The University of Houston   2001 — 2003
European History

The Woodlands High School   1998 — 2001

Anne Nylander Anne Nylander Seattle, Washington Details
Anne Nylander's Specialty Coffee Association of America Experience March 2012 - October 2014
Job Training Manager, Starbucks Reserve Roastery and Tasting Room
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Starbucks  October 2014 - Present
Specialty Coffee Association of America   March 2012 - October 2014
TampTamp Inc.   June 2008 - May 2012
Joe  October 2006 - June 2007
Apple  June 2005 - October 2006

Skills
Customer Service, Management, Coffee, Hospitality, Event Management, Strategic Planning, Employee Training, Marketing, Professional..., Customer Service..., Social Networking, Project Management, Time Management, Trade Shows, Decision Analysis, Trade show sales and..., Social Media Marketing, Food Service, Catering

Education
New York University   2003 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English and American Literature

Maria Hill Maria Hill Sacramento, California Details
Maria Hill's Specialty Coffee Association of America Experience August 2009 - February 2011
Job Founder at Nimble Media
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Nimble Media  July 2015 - Present
Say Hey Girl   April 2012 - Present
Natvia   February 2012 - May 2014
Specialty Coffee Association of America   August 2009 - February 2011
Children's Museum of Phoenix  April 2008 - August 2009

Skills
Sales, Event Planning, Event Management, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Brand Developement, Customer Communication, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Research, Trade Shows, Editing, Training, Time Management, Food, Management, Brand Development, Public Relations, Advertising, Retail, Coffee, Customer Satisfaction, Social Media Marketing, New Business Development, Leadership, Email Marketing, Press Releases

Education
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication

Shannon Willison Shannon Willison Los Angeles, California Details
Shannon Willison's Specialty Coffee Association of America Experience August 2011 - July 2012
Job Senior Underwriter at AIG
Industry Insurance
Experience
AIG  July 2012 - Present
Specialty Coffee Association of America   August 2011 - July 2012
Vector Property Services, LLC   May 2011 - August 2011
The LEAN Group LLC   November 2010 - May 2011

Skills
Social Media, Advertising, Web Development, Promotions, Event Management, Trade Shows, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Press Releases, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Email Marketing, Newsletters

Education
University of Colorado at Boulder   2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Communication and PR

Melissa Pugash Melissa Pugash Los Angeles, California Details
Melissa Pugash's Specialty Coffee Association of America Experience 1992 - 1997
Job Strategic Planning, Business Development & Marketing Communications for the Global Coffee & Tea Trades
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Melissa J. Pugash - Strategic Marketing Communications for the International Coffee & Tea Trades   2001 - Present
Tea Association of the U.S.A.   June 2007 - May 2014
Tea & Coffee Trade Journal/Tea & Coffee Asia   1997 - 2001
Specialty Coffee Association of America   1992 - 1997
Castle Communications   1988 - 1992
MetroCom Marketing Communications   January 1986 - September 1988

Skills
Non-profits, Public Relations, Trade Associations, Social Media, Media Relations, Marketing Communications, Selling Skills, Copywriting, Fundraising, Marketing, Event Planning, Strategic Communications, Social Media Marketing, Corporate Communications, Marketing Strategy, Brand Management, Coffee, Blogging, Event Management, Community Outreach, Social Networking, Advertising, Food, Public Speaking, New Media, Business Development, Content Development, Publicity, Training, Entrepreneurship, Editing, Photography, Sales, Leadership, SEO, Internal Communications, Strategy, Press Releases, Corporate Social..., B2B, Sponsorship, Brand Development, Newsletters, Crisis Communications, Integrated Marketing, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Product Development, Business Strategy

Education
Tufts University   1974 — 1978
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Art History

Amherst Central High School

Mike Ebert Mike Ebert Greater Chicago Area Details
Mike Ebert's Specialty Coffee Association of America Experience May 2009 - May 2011
Job Founder at Firedancer Coffee Consultants
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Firedancer Coffee Consultants   October 2013 - Present
Coffee Kids  June 2013 - Present
Roast Magazine   April 2008 - Present
Colectivo Coffee  July 2009 - October 2013
Coffee Kids  October 2011 - June 2013
Specialty Coffee Association of America   May 2009 - May 2011
Coffee Masters, Inc   August 1994 - March 2009
Alliance for Coffee Excellence   April 2005 - 2007
Gloria Jeans Gourmet Coffee   April 1985 - August 1994

Skills
Strategic Planning, Purchasing, Product Development, Inventory Control, Executive Management, Coffee Training, Specialty Coffee Trade..., Financial Analysis, Coffee Roasting, Non For Profit Board..., Coffee, Training, Non-profits, Sales Management, Product Marketing, Inventory Management, Production Managment, Specialty Coffee, Management, Leadership, Social Media, Event Planning, Sales, Retail, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Wholesale, Program Management, Negotiation, Tea, Event Management, Team Building, Public Relations, Food & Beverage, Food, Food Service, Time Management, Nonprofits, Roasting, Budgets, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Strategy, Business Planning, New Business Development, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Income Statement, P&L Management, Sales Operations

Education
DePaul University   1991 — 1993
Certificate in Production and Inventory Control, Production & Inventory Control

Tara Smith Tara Smith Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Tara Smith's Specialty Coffee Association of America Experience June 2012 - Present
Job Director of Marketing & Communications, SCAA
Industry Online Media
Experience
Specialty Coffee Association of America   June 2012 - Present
Pet Waggin'   March 2013 - June 2013
Specialty Coffee Association of America   September 2009 - June 2012
C.W. Driver   January 2006 - October 2009
kMT graphic design   January 2009 - September 2009

Skills
Website Development, Branding & Identity, Proposal Writing, Project Management, Creative Direction, Creative Writing, SMO, Public Relations, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Press Releases, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Planning, Writing, Email Marketing, Blogging, Promotions, Graphic Design, Social Networking, Corporate Communications, Non-profits, Mobile Technology, Ebooks, Content Strategy, Facebook, Trade Shows, Management, Direct Marketing, Marketing Communications, Coffee, Nonprofits, New Media, Media Relations, Brand Management, Strategy, Leadership, Budgets, CRM, Business Development

Education
University of California, Santa Barbara   1998 — 2000
Theater Arts

Scott Svihula Scott Svihula West Palm Beach, Florida Details
Scott Svihula's Specialty Coffee Association of America Experience 1996 - 2006
Job Operations Director at Teas Etc, Inc
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Teas Etc, Inc   July 2014 - Present
World Tea Expo   2003 - 2015
China Mist Tea Company   July 2006 - July 2014
City of Phoenix  2012 - 2014
Specialty Tea Association (STI)   2005 - 2011
Tea Daddy LLC   2006 - 2008
FETCO  July 1996 - July 2006
Specialty Coffee Association of America   1996 - 2006
HULA Consulting   1998 - 2005
Quill  1997 - 1997

Skills
Training, Research & Development, Strategic Planning, Sales, Purchasing, Leadership, Food Service, Product Development, Public Speaking, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Forecasting, Team Building, Cooking, Marketing, Mixology, Computer, Budget, IT Strategy, Mentoring, Non-profit Volunteer, Trade Shows, Disaster Planning, Microsoft Office, Mas 90, Quicken, Eye for Details, Product Marketing, Tea, Food & Beverage, Competitive Analysis, Sales Operations, HACCP, Food Defense, Food Safety, Golf, Coffee, Specialty Coffee, Retail, Ingredients, Culinary Skills, Food, Negotiation, Consumer Products, Food Writing, Gourmet, P&L Management, Time Management, Food Industry, Management

Education
Rockford College   1992 — 1996
BS, Counseling Psychology

Regent's College   1993 — 1993
English Studies, GPA 2.8 out of 3.0

Emergency Management Institute   2012 — 2014
Disaster Management

Holy Cross High School   1988 — 1992
College Prep., GPA 2.7 out of 3.0 / Ranked 20th

St. Celestine's Grammar School   1980 — 1988
General, B+ Student

Katie Cramer Katie Cramer Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Katie Cramer's Specialty Coffee Association of America Experience April 2012 - Present
Job Member Relations Coordinator at Specialty Coffee Association of America
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Specialty Coffee Association of America   April 2012 - Present
THD  April 2010 - April 2012
Expo Design Center  February 2006 - April 2009

Skills
Interior Design, Nonprofits, Specialty Coffee, Design, Ceramic, Landscaping, Sketching, Customer Service, Member Relations, Coffee Roasting, Stained Glass, Remodeling, Creativity Skills, Creative Concept Design, Color Schemes, Communication

Education
Pasadena City College   2015 — 2018
Associate’s Degree, Fine/Studio Arts, General

Long Beach City College   2012 — 2014
General Studies

Interior Designers Institute   2001 — 2004
Associate's Degree, Interior Design

Joseph Rivera Joseph Rivera Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Joseph Rivera's Specialty Coffee Association of America Experience February 1999 - January 2009
Job Founder/Coffee Scientist at coffeechemistry.com
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
www.coffeechemistry.com   January 2009 - Present
Specialty Coffee Association of America   February 1999 - January 2009
Coffee Quality Institute  January 1997 - January 1999
USDA  January 1997 - June 1997
ConAgra Foods  June 1996 - March 1997

Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Food Science & Technology, Chemistry

Don Bosco Technical Institute
Associate's Degree, Materials Science Engineering

Aajay Murphy Aajay Murphy Marietta, Georgia Details
Aajay Murphy's Specialty Coffee Association of America Experience 2011 - 2013
Job Managing Editor, Digital Commons at Kennesaw State University
Industry Online Media
Experience
Kennesaw State University  April 2014 - Present
The Walter Rodney Foundation   March 2007 - Present
Rev Coffee Roasters   April 2011 - Present
Kennesaw State University  August 2011 - April 2014
Center for Sustainable Journalism   July 2012 - May 2013
Specialty Coffee Association of America   2011 - 2013

Skills
Ap Style, Non-profits, Editing, Research, Copywriting, Social Media, Event Planning, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Event Management, Copy Editing, Nonprofits, Blogging, Press Releases, Higher Education, Grant Writing, Community Outreach

Education
Kennesaw State University   2011 — 2015
Master of Arts (M.A.), American Studies

Kennesaw State University   2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology

Mike Ferguson Mike Ferguson Atlanta, Georgia Details
Mike Ferguson's Specialty Coffee Association of America Experience September 2005 - June 2007
Job Business Development Director at Batdorf & Bronson Coffee Roasters
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Batdorf & Bronson Coffee Roasters  November 2009 - Present
Coffee Solutions   February 2008 - November 2009
Fresh Ground Consulting   June 2007 - November 2009
Specialty Coffee Association of America   September 2005 - June 2007
Specialty Coffee Association of America   July 1998 - September 2005

Skills
Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Writing, Creative Writing, Specialty Coffee, Strategic Planning, Strategic Communications, coffee industry, Brand Management, Coffee, Social Media Marketing, Sales, Business Development, Management, Strategy, Advertising, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Product Development, Team Building, New Business Development

Education
Saint Mary's College of California   1996 — 1998
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Creative Writing

Jennifer Leslie Jennifer Leslie Greater Atlanta Area Details
Jennifer Leslie's Specialty Coffee Association of America Experience 1999 - 2002
Job Customer and Vendor Relations Specialist at Monte Cook Games, LLC
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Monte Cook Games, LLC   September 2015 - Present
Fresh Ground Consulting   2002 - Present
Contact At Once! - A Live Person Company   October 2012 - September 2015
Specialty Coffee Association of America   1999 - 2002
Mental Health Association of Orange County  1996 - 1998
Reno Airlines  1994 - 1996
Mental Health Association of Orange County  1990 - 1994

Skills
Camtasia, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Advertising, Social Media, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Training, Customer Service, Online Advertising, Public Relations, New Business Development, Team Building, Account Management, Public Speaking, Media Relations, Lead Generation, Social Networking, Entrepreneurship, Event Management, Salesforce.com, Business Development, Online Marketing, CRM, Relationship Marketing, Leadership, Cold Calling, Trade Shows, Facebook, Business Relationship..., Customer Relations, Marketing Communications, Email Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Sales Process, Program Management, Budgets, Nonprofits, SEO, B2B, Product Marketing, Project Management, media buying, WordPress, Contract Negotiation

Education
Ashford University
Education

Northwestern University - Online offering of Content Strategy for Professionals
Statement of Accomplishment, Content Strategy

Ben Pitts Ben Pitts Birmingham, Alabama Details
Ben Pitts's Specialty Coffee Association of America Experience April 2015 - April 2015
Job Vice PresidentFoodService & Hospitality at Royal Cup Coffee
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Royal Cup Coffee  January 1998 - Present
Specialty Coffee Association of America   April 2015 - April 2015
Royal Cup Coffee  1995 - 1998
Royal Cup Coffee  1992 - 1995
Royal Cup Coffee  1988 - 1991

Skills
Growing a business, People Development, Creating and..., Collaboration in..., Building Relationships, Acquisition Integration, Negotiating Wins, Profitable Growth, Business Process, Negotiation, Business, Collaboration, Community, Account Management, Business Development, Business Planning, Coffee, Food, Food Service, Forecasting, Hospitality, Income Statement, Inventory Management, Leadership, Management, Customer Service, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Operations Management, P, Profit, Sales, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Sales Process

Education
Presbyterian College   1977 — 1981
B.S., Business Management

Clinton High School, Clinton, SC

Dylan Ettinger Dylan Ettinger Warsaw, Indiana Details
Dylan Ettinger's Specialty Coffee Association of America Experience March 2013 - June 2013
Job Production Tech at Stumptown Coffee Roasters
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Stumptown Coffee Roasters  April 2015 - Present
Self-employed  2012 - Present
Three Crowns Coffee   September 2013 - March 2014
Specialty Coffee Association of America   March 2013 - June 2013
Dats Cajun Restaurant   September 2009 - August 2012

Skills
Social Media, Networking, Music, Record Labels, Restaurants, Promotions, Public Relations, Twitter, Event Planning, Arts Administration, Talent Booking, Music Production, Cultural Anthropology, Linguistic Anthropology, Coffee, New Media, Blogging, Press Releases, Facebook, Copywriting, Publicity, Artists, Social Networking, Entertainment, Pop Culture, Creative Writing, A&R, Music Industry, Content Strategy, Radio, Journalism, Music Journalism

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Anthropology

Warsaw Community High School   2002 — 2006

Chad Trewick Chad Trewick Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Chad Trewick's Specialty Coffee Association of America Experience April 2012 - Present
Job Consultant at Reciprocafé, LLC
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Reciprocafé, LLC   February 2015 - Present
Specialty Coffee Association of America   April 2012 - Present
INTL FCStone Inc.  April 2014 - February 2015
Caribou Coffee  July 1993 - August 2013

Skills
Purchasing, Coffee, Coffee Roasting, Negotiation, Spanish, International Relations, International Traveler, Sustainable Agriculture, Sustainability, Presentations, Corporate Social..., Sustainable Development, Specialty Coffee, International..., Food Industry, Coffee Shops, Food Safety, Espresso, Roasting, Supply Chain, Environmental Issues, Sustainable Business, Food, Strategic Planning, Retail, Management, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, P&L Management, Business Strategy

Education
St. Olaf College   1990 — 1994
Bachelors, Sociology/Paracollege

St. John's Preparatory School

Hilda Gurrola Hilda Gurrola Los Angeles, California Details
Hilda Gurrola's Specialty Coffee Association of America Experience January 2009 - June 2009
Job Founding Teacher at KIPP LA Schools
Industry Education Management
Experience
KIPP LA Schools  July 2013 - Present
New City Public Schools  August 2009 - June 2013
Specialty Coffee Association of America   January 2009 - June 2009
Shoes for Sonrisas   August 2006 - January 2009
Makai Inc   October 2006 - July 2008
Creative Imaginations  2001 - 2005
Creative Imaginations  2001 - 2005

Skills
Marketing, Project Management, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Event Management, Social Media, Event Planning, Email Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Communications, Trade Shows, Nonprofits

Education
California State University-Long Beach   2005 — 2008
Teaching Credential, Bilingual, Multiple Subject Teaching Credential

California State University-Long Beach - College of Business Administration   1997 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration/ Marketing

Cindy Cohn Cindy Cohn Orange County, California Area Details
Cindy Cohn's Specialty Coffee Association of America Experience July 2009 - Present
Job Sr. Director of Events at Specialty Coffee Association of America
Industry Events Services
Experience
Specialty Coffee Association of America   July 2009 - Present
JBS & Associates   June 2004 - June 2009
DVI Inc.  1986 - 2003

Skills
Event Management, Sales, Event Planning, Trade Shows, Program Management, Marketing, Budgets, Contract Negotiation, Management, Business Development, Sales Operations, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Public Relations

Education
Ithaca College   1977 — 1981
B.A., Communications, Business

Caitlyn McGehee Caitlyn McGehee Greater Chicago Area Details
Caitlyn McGehee's Specialty Coffee Association of America Experience February 2014 - Present
Job Business Development Coordinator at Specialty Coffee Association of America
Industry Events Services
Experience
Specialty Coffee Association of America   February 2014 - Present
Starbucks  October 2011 - February 2014
South Pointe Youth for Christ   January 2007 - May 2011

Skills
Public Speaking, Teaching, Nonprofits, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Leadership Development, Microsoft Excel, Fundraising, Leadership, Client Rapport, Product Knowledge, Client Relations Skills

Education
Kankakee Community College
Associate's degree

Olivet Nazarene University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

Christine Glover Christine Glover Orange County, California Area Details
Christine Glover's Specialty Coffee Association of America Experience June 2013 - July 2013
Job Assistant Activities Director at SMCHS
Industry Events Services
Experience
Santa Margarita Catholic High School  August 2013 - Present
Meeting Professionals International - Orange County Chapter  November 2012 - September 2013
Specialty Coffee Association of America   June 2013 - July 2013
Specialty Coffee Association of America   September 2010 - May 2013
RWB Marketing & Communications   May 2007 - May 2010
The Walt Disney Company  August 2005 - December 2007
Radio Disney  2005 - 2007
Marquette University  2005 - 2007

Skills
Event Management, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Facebook, Trade Shows, Marketing Strategy, Social Networking, InDesign, Illustrator, Editing, Time Management, Event Planning, Fundraising, Management, Public Relations, Social Media

Education
California State University-Long Beach   2010 — 2010
Event and Meeting Planning Certificate

Marquette University   2003 — 2007
BA, Broadcasting & Marketing

Mater Dei High School   1999 — 2003

Lara Gallagher, CMP Lara Gallagher, CMP Orange County, California Area Details
Lara Gallagher, CMP's Specialty Coffee Association of America Experience June 2012 - Present
Job Sr Event Manager at Specialty Coffee Association of America
Industry Events Services
Experience
Specialty Coffee Association of America   June 2012 - Present
Papillon Entertainment Group Inc.   July 2010 - June 2012
Meeting Perspectives Inc.   May 2010 - June 2012
Freelance  2009 - June 2012
Freelance Event Management  January 2006 - June 2012
MLB GROUP, LLC   July 2009 - December 2010
Downtown LA Fashion Week   February 2009 - November 2009
Credible Events, London, UK   January 2004 - March 2005
Latitude 51, Reigate, UK   April 2000 - April 2002
Communication Arts Plc, Windsor, UK   September 1998 - May 1999

Skills
Event Management, Vendor Management, Social Media, Budgets, Social Media Marketing, Corporate Events, Event Planning, Trade Shows, Non-profits, Public Relations, Online Marketing, Sponsorship, Entertainment, Marketing Communications, Fundraising, Live Events, Public Speaking, Media Relations, Project Planning, Meeting Planning, Email Marketing, Social Networking, Management, Relationship Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Parties, Strategy, Leadership, Facebook, Press Releases, Marketing, Video, Time Management, Copywriting, Nonprofits, Brand Development, Advertising, Corporate Communications, Publicity, Brand Awareness

Education
Meeting Professional International   2006 — 2006
Certified Meeting Professional

University of East London
Business & Finance

Rick Havacko Rick Havacko Orange County, California Area Details
Rick Havacko's Specialty Coffee Association of America Experience April 2007 - June 2008
Job Public Relations at TOSHIBA AMERICA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
PowerMark   July 2008 - July 2012
Specialty Coffee Association of America   April 2007 - June 2008
Maples Communications  March 2001 - August 2006
Chan & Associates   August 1999 - March 2001

Skills
Media Relations, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Internal Communications, Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Copywriting, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Brand Awareness, Executive Media Training, Executive Communications, Corporate Communications, Leadership, Publicity, Messaging, Message Development, Communications Strategy, Nonprofit Leadership, Corporate Branding, Newsletters, B2B Marketing, Brand Development, Promotions, Product Marketing, Crisis Communications, Event Marketing, Reputation Management, Writing, Product Launches, Analyst Relations, Communications Planning, Marketing Materials, Marketing Management, Spokesperson Training, Social Media, Non-profits, New Media, Web Content, Editing, Press Releases, Media Spokesperson, Trade Show Management, Strategy, Blogging, Content Development, Social Media Marketing

Education
San Diego State University-California State University
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism

Chapman University   1999 — 1999
Education

Trevor Corlett Trevor Corlett Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Trevor Corlett's Specialty Coffee Association of America Experience September 2010 - Present
Job
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Madcap Coffee Company   January 2009 - Present
Specialty Coffee Association of America   September 2010 - Present
Barista Guild of America   May 2010 - Present
Specialty Coffee Association of America   January 2010 - Present
Moon Monkey Coffee Company   January 2005 - May 2008
The House Cafe + Music   April 2002 - May 2003
Blockbuster Video  March 1998 - April 2002

Skills
Event Planning, Training, Management, Coffee Roasting, Social Media, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Marketing, Event Management, Social Media Marketing, Customer Service, Marketing Strategy, Public Relations, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Marketing Communications, Budgets, Product Development, Editing, Sales Management, Negotiation, Retail, Social Networking, Business Strategy, Nonprofits, Entrepreneurship, Fundraising, Coffee, New Business Development, Food, Leadership, Small Business, Sales, Advertising, Start-ups, Brand Development, Email Marketing, Online Marketing, B2B, Business Planning, Food Service, Business Development, Marketing Management, Barista Training, Account Management, Catering

Education
Cornerstone University   1996 — 2000

Heather Ringwood Heather Ringwood Greater Seattle Area Details
Heather Ringwood's Specialty Coffee Association of America Experience 2006 - 2008
Job Business Development, Customer Support at Espresso Parts
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Espresso Parts   May 2012 - Present
Happy Dog Institute   January 2008 - Present
Batdorf & Bronson Coffee Roasters  January 2010 - May 2012
Batdorf & Bronson Coffee Roasters  March 2005 - April 2010
Specialty Coffee Association of America   2006 - 2008
Batdorf & Bronson Coffee Roasters  February 2000 - March 2005
International Hearing Dog, Inc.   1996 - 1997

Skills
Time Management, Business Development, Food Service, Customer Service, Event Planning, Team Building, Retail, Event Management, Inventory Management, Non-profits, Marketing, Barista Training, Food, Coffee, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Food & Beverage, Nonprofits, Negotiation, Management, Sales, Espresso, Sales Management, Dog Training, Operations Management, Account Management, Interpersonal..., Specialty Coffee

Education
The Evergreen State College
BA, Business, ASL, Behavior Studies

Iris Shao Iris Shao San Francisco Bay Area Details
Iris Shao's Specialty Coffee Association of America Experience October 2014 - Present
Job Summer Intern at Decision Resources
Industry Pharmaceuticals
Experience
Decision Resources  June 2015 - Present
Specialty Coffee Association of America   October 2014 - Present
Gilead Sciences  June 2014 - August 2014
San Francisco Veteran Affairs Medical Center   July 2013 - August 2013
Harvard Squared Academy   February 2012 - September 2012

Skills
Public Speaking, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Editing, Project Management, Research, SAS programming, Matlab, Organic Chemistry, Pharmaceutical..., Pharmaceutical Industry, Regulatory Intelligence, Social Media

Education
Brown University   2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Applied Mathematics-Biology

West Valley College   2011 — 2012

Brigham Young University   2011 — 2012

Del Mar High School   2011 — 2012

Lynbrook High School   2008 — 2011

Mery Santos Mery Santos Sacramento, California Area Details
Mery Santos's Specialty Coffee Association of America Experience August 2009 - April 2014
Job Regional Sales Manager at Our Coffees, Inc
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Our Coffees, Inc   October 2015 - Present
International Women's Coffee Alliance   September 2010 - Present
Boyd Coffee Company  September 2014 - September 2015
superGraphics  September 2012 - August 2014
Specialty Coffee Association of America   August 2009 - April 2014
El Dorado Coffee and Tea, LLC   January 2010 - October 2012
Identabrew - Division of Superior Imaging Group   January 2005 - August 2012
Bunn-O-Matic Corporation  1999 - December 2003
INDIV   December 1989 - March 1993

Skills
Marketing, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Sales, Strategic Planning, Coffee, Account Management, Sales Management, Food Service, Trade Shows, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Team Building, Public Relations, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Retail, Sales Operations, Strategy, Market Planning, Business Strategy, Negotiation, Brand Development, Leadership, Marketing Management, Food, Key Account Management, Product Development, Budgets, Event Management, B2B, Program Management, Business Planning, Management, Business Development, Forecasting, Marketing Communications, Brand Management, Product Marketing

Education
University of Missouri-Columbia   1984 — 1987
Business Administration and Production management, Marketing

American Leadership Forum (ALF)-Sacramento Chapter
Class XVI, Community Leadership

Don Holly Don Holly Hinesburg, Vermont Details
Don Holly's Specialty Coffee Association of America Experience November 1995 - May 2001
Job VP Operations at Vermont Smoke & Cure
Industry Food Production
Experience
Vermont Smoke and Cure   February 2015 - Present
Independent Consultant  November 2013 - February 2015
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters  July 2001 - October 2013
Specialty Coffee Association of America   November 1995 - May 2001
Diedrich Coffee  August 1982 - June 1995
Crocker Bank and other Independant Banks   1982 - 1990

Skills
Budgets, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Leadership, Management, Marketing Strategy, Process Improvement, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Team Building, FMCG, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management

Education
University of California, Irvine   1977 — 1982
Economics, Business/Managerial Economics

Kim Ta Kim Ta Orange County, California Area Details
Kim Ta's Specialty Coffee Association of America Experience March 2015 - Present
Job Administrative assistant
Industry Internet
Experience
Specialty Coffee Association of America   March 2015 - Present
Gadgetfix Corp   November 2014 - March 2015
LD Products, Inc.   March 2011 - November 2014
Rite Aid  February 2007 - September 2007

Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Data Entry, Outlook, Teamwork, Telephone Skills, Inventory Management, Customer Satisfaction, PowerPoint, Social Media

Education
University of California, Irvine   2002 — 2006
Political Science, English Language and Literature, General

Rancho Alamitos High School   1999 — 2002
High School Diploma, English Language and Literature/Letters

Dawn Jantsch, CAE, APR Dawn Jantsch, CAE, APR Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Dawn Jantsch, CAE, APR's Specialty Coffee Association of America Experience November 2006 - July 2007
Job Vice President Strategic Alliances at Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau  September 2015 - Present
Young Presidents' Organization, Inc.   July 2008 - August 2015
Specialty Coffee Association of America   November 2006 - July 2007
American Culinary Federation and ACF Education Foundation   July 2004 - November 2006
Greater Fort Worth Builders Association  2002 - 2003
Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce  January 1999 - January 2002
Greater Dallas Restaurant Association  1989 - 1999
Texas Restaurant Association  1987 - 1989

Skills
Social Media, Strategic Planning, Media Relations, Budgets, Public Relations, Sponsorship, Ghostwriting, Copy Editing, Leadership, Nonprofits, Press Releases, Management, Public Speaking, Program Management, Strategy, Training, Fundraising, Digital Marketing, CRM, Marketing Communications, Entrepreneurship, Government, Social Networking, Start-ups, Marketing Strategy, Event Management, Marketing, Trade Shows, Strategic Partnerships, Social Media Marketing, Leadership Development, Volunteer Management, Strategic Communications, Event Planning, Business Development, Online Marketing, Community Development

Education
University of Florida
BA, Journalism

Center for Non-Profit Management, Los Angeles, CA   2008 — 2008

Executive Consulting for the Non Profit Center, Inc.

Executive Consulting for the Non-Profit Center   2008 — 2008

Executive Consulting for the Non-Profit Center, Inc.   2008 — 2008

Alex Morgan Alex Morgan Greater Seattle Area Details
Alex Morgan's Specialty Coffee Association of America Experience June 2011 - Present
Job Director, Markets Transformation at Rainforest Alliance
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Rainforest Alliance  January 2015 - Present
Specialty Coffee Association of America   June 2011 - Present
Rainforest Alliance  March 2011 - December 2014
Friends of the Northwest Avalanche Center   November 2005 - November 2013
Rainforest Alliance  March 2010 - December 2011
Rainforest Alliance  September 2007 - March 2010
Seattle Audubon  2002 - 2007
Office of U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell   2001 - 2002

Skills
Fundraising, Non-profits, International..., Sustainable Development, Grant Writing, Sustainability, Corporate Social..., Grants, Capacity Building, Community Outreach, NGOs, Volunteer Management, Community Development, Program Development, Sustainable Business, Media Relations, Agriculture, Public Policy, Environmental Policy, Research, Public Relations, Sustainable Agriculture, Spanish, Strategic Planning, Policy Analysis, Program Management, Climate Change, Proposal Writing, Nonprofits, International Relations, Conservation Issues

Education
Colorado College   1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science

School for International Training   1999 — 1999
Ecology & Conservation

Maastricht University   1998 — 1998
International Studies

College St. Augustin   1995 — 1996

Alexandra Katona-Carroll Alexandra Katona-Carroll Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Alexandra Katona-Carroll's Specialty Coffee Association of America Experience February 2008 - September 2009
Job Marketing and Communications Manager at Coffee Quality Institute
Industry International Trade and Development
Experience
Coffee Quality Institute  March 2013 - Present
Sensaay   August 2011 - July 2014
Coffee Quality Institute  September 2009 - March 2013
Specialty Coffee Association of America   February 2008 - September 2009

Education
University of Michigan   2001 — 2004
Bachelor, Environmental Studies

Spencer Turer Spencer Turer Burlington, Vermont Details
Spencer Turer's Specialty Coffee Association of America Experience November 2000 - Present
Job Vice President at Coffee Analysts
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Coffee Analysts   August 2011 - Present
Specialty Coffee Association of America   November 2000 - Present
Mitsui Foods   April 2010 - August 2011
Mitsui Foods   September 2007 - April 2010
Kerry  October 2005 - September 2007
Hess Corporation / Hess Express   April 2004 - April 2005
Dunkin' Donuts  July 2003 - January 2004
Dunkin' Donuts  November 2000 - July 2003
Melitta  August 1995 - November 2000
Dean & DeLuca  September 1994 - August 1995

Education
Johnson and Wales University   1987 — 1991
BS

Johnson and Wales University   1987 — 1989
AOS

Cherry Hill HS East   1983 — 1987
High School

Poul Mark Poul Mark Edmonton, Canada Area Details
Poul Mark's Specialty Coffee Association of America Experience 2006 - Present
Job Founder / Owner, Transcend Coffee
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Transcend Coffee Corp.   March 2006 - Present
Specialty Coffee Association of America   2006 - Present

Skills
Quality Assurance, Coffee, Coffee Roasting, Food Service, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Sustainability, Team Building, Marketing Strategy, Non-profits, Marketing, Wine Tasting, Communication, Writing, Hospitality, Food, Business Planning, Retail, New Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Management, Business Development, Customer Service, Project Management, Specialty Coffee

Education
University of Alberta   1996 — 1999
LLB, Law

The University of Lethbridge   1989 — 1994
BA, SOCIOLOGY

Emily Tragos Emily Tragos Orange County, California Area Details
Emily Tragos's Specialty Coffee Association of America Experience January 2014 - Present
Job Event Coordinator at Specialty Coffee Association of America
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Specialty Coffee Association of America   January 2014 - Present
Tajima Creative  2004 - Present
Washington Mutual  February 2000 - October 2004

Skills
Marketing, Creative Direction, Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Email Marketing, Direct Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy

Education
California State University-Fullerton   1991 — 1995

Ellie Hudson Ellie Hudson Traverse City, Michigan Details
Ellie Hudson's Specialty Coffee Association of America Experience February 2010 - Present
Job Director of Professional Development at Specialty Coffee Association of America
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Specialty Coffee Association of America   February 2010 - Present
Specialty Coffee Association of America   February 2010 - Present
Coffee Solutions   October 2007 - January 2010
Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea  June 1999 - October 2007

Skills
Training, Curriculum Development, Team Building, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Coffee, Social Media, Nonprofits, Public Relations, Sales, Management, Retail, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Specialty Coffee, Leadership, Team Leadership, Fundraising, Marketing Strategy, Negotiation, Catering, Staff Development, Research, Instructional Design, Product Development, Business Strategy, Editing, Business Development, Employee Training, Food, Advertising, Sales Management, Project Management, Program Development, New Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Social Media Marketing, Teaching, Microsoft Office, Proposal Writing, Social Networking, Community Outreach, Spanish, Workshop Facilitation, Leadership Development, PowerPoint, Budgets, Marketing Communications, Organizational..., Program Management

Education
Northwestern University   1999 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Linguistics

Renae Jensen Renae Jensen Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Renae Jensen's Specialty Coffee Association of America Experience 1998 - 2002
Job Marketing Assistant at Durham Executive Group
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Durham Executive Group   October 2012 - Present
Where I'm Needed   2006 - Present
Kirkland's Home  2005 - June 2013
Welcome Wagon  January 2012 - July 2012
Specialty Coffee Association of America   1998 - 2002
Smarte Carte  1997 - 1998
Hubbard Broadcasting  1993 - 1997

Skills
Event Management, Volunteer Coordination, Marketing Communications, Fundraising, Outside Sales, Proposal Writing, Trade Shows, Graphic Design, Editing, Non-profits, Newsletters, Customer Service, Event Planning, Promotions, Contract Management, Sponsorship Sales, Advertising, Writing, Public Speaking, Office Administration, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Nonprofits, Public Relations, Media Relations, Social Media, Budgets, Social Media Marketing, Volunteer Management, New Business Development

Education
St. Cloud State University   1989 — 1993
B.S., Mass Communications

David Griswold David Griswold Portland, Oregon Area Details
David Griswold's Specialty Coffee Association of America Experience 1999 - 2005
Job Founder and President, Sustainable Harvest Coffee Importers
Industry International Trade and Development
Experience
Sustainable Harvest Coffee Importers  1997 - Present
Specialty Coffee Association of America   1999 - 2005
Conservation International  1996 - 1996
ASHOKA: Innovators for the Public  1987 - 1989

Education
Occidental College   1980 — 1984

Kim Elena Ionescu Kim Elena Ionescu Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area Details
Kim Elena Ionescu's Specialty Coffee Association of America Experience June 2015 - Present
Job Director of Sustainability at Specialty Coffee Association of America
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Specialty Coffee Association of America   June 2015 - Present
SEEDS NC   December 2014 - Present
Counter Culture Coffee  April 2004 - May 2015

Skills
Sustainable Business, Corporate Social..., Community Outreach, Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Development, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Food, Social Entrepreneurship

Education
Tufts University   1999 — 2003
BA, English, Spanish, Latin American Studies

Johanna Schultz-Herman Johanna Schultz-Herman San Francisco Bay Area Details
Johanna Schultz-Herman's Specialty Coffee Association of America Experience 2002 - 2004
Job DJ at DJ Johanna
Industry Music
Experience
DJ Johanna   2002 - Present
Solutionary Communications   2006 - 2012
Hemp Industries Association   2005 - 2008
(non-profit) Mendocino Alliance for a Community Based Economy   2002 - 2004
Specialty Coffee Association of America   2002 - 2004
Thanksgiving Coffee Company   2001 - 2004
Power to the Peaceful   2003 - 2003
Mendocino Environmental Center   2001 - 2002
All One Natural Ware   1998 - 2002
Sweet Potato Pie   1999 - 1999

Skills
Non-profits, Press Releases, Nonprofits, Editing, Grant Writing, Corporate Social..., Sustainability, Marketing, Newsletters, Leadership, Proposal Writing, Public Relations, Media Relations, Publicity, Publishing, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Social Networking, Social Media, Blogging, Creative Direction, Strategic Communications, Public Speaking, Brand Development, Fundraising, Content Strategy, Event Management, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Content Development, Sponsorship, Event Planning

Education
Lane Community College   1998 — 1999
none, Business and Art

University of Oregon   1995 — 1998
none, Journalism

n/a

Tyler Kaschke Tyler Kaschke Greater Chicago Area Details
Tyler Kaschke's Specialty Coffee Association of America Experience 2013 - 2015
Job Producer / Director / Cinematographer
Industry Media Production
Experience
Tyler Kaschke Photography   2008 - Present
In America With James Earl Jones - PBS   2015 - 2015
All American Cowgirl Chicks - RFDTV   2015 - 2015
TORC: The Off Road Championship Series - FOX Sports   2014 - 2015
Specialty Coffee Association of America   2013 - 2015
Kitchen Crashers - HGTV/ DIY Network   2013 - 2015
Professional Rough Stock - RFDTV   2013 - 2015
The Bay Leaf Cafe   2014 - 2014
Amsoil Championship Snocross Series - CBS   2014 - 2014
Active Endeavors  2013 - 2013

Skills
Photography, Video Production, Lighting, Adobe Creative Suite, Portraits, Final Cut Studio, Branding, Campaign Strategies, Google Adwords, Online Advertising, Advertising, Video, Graphic Design, Art

Education
Harrington College of Design   2007 — 2008
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Digital Commercial Photography

Alleman High School

Louisa Verma Louisa Verma Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Louisa Verma's Specialty Coffee Association of America Experience November 2003 - May 2007
Job Information Professional
Industry Libraries
Experience
Huntington Memorial Hospital  May 2007 - Present
Medical App Journal  January 2014 - Present
Specialty Coffee Association of America   November 2003 - May 2007
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona  September 1996 - 2004
Everest College - Corinthian Colleges   March 2002 - October 2003
California Institute of Technology  June 1997 - March 2002
University of Southern California, Norris Medical Library   November 1996 - June 1997
California Institute of Technology, Millikan Library   November 1996 - June 1997

Skills
Library Science, Digital Libraries, Library, Information Literacy, Library Research, Library Management, Information Management, Digitization, LibGuides, Licensing Negotiations, Grant Writing, Electronic Resource..., Community Outreach, Research, Virtual Reference, Library 2.0, General Reference, Bibliographic..., Institutional..., Database Searching, Online Databases, Volunteer Management, PubMed, Copy Cataloging, Blogging, Library Systems, Collection Maintenance, Indexing, WordPress

Education
University of California, Los Angeles   1994 — 1996
MLIS, Information Science

Hamilton College   1986 — 1990
BA, Comparative Religion, Major; Mathematics, Minor

April Joy Nietes April Joy Nietes San Francisco Bay Area Details
April Joy Nietes's Specialty Coffee Association of America Experience August 2010 - July 2011
Job Event Logistics Coordinator at Associated Students, Inc. (ASI)
Industry Events Services
Experience
Associated Students, Inc. (ASI)   July 2014 - Present
Cesar Chavez Student Center  August 2013 - July 2014
Cesar Chavez Student Center  August 2011 - August 2013
Specialty Coffee Association of America   August 2010 - July 2011
CSULB College of Liberal Arts Student Council   August 2009 - May 2011
College of Liberal Arts Student Council   August 2009 - May 2011
Office of the President, California State University Long Beach   2010 - 2011

Skills
Marketing, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Event Planning, Fundraising, Email Marketing Software, Mass Email Marketing, Microsoft Office, Budget Monitoring, Purchase Management, Copy Editing, Public Speaking, Press Releases, Clerical Skills, Customer Service, Copywriting, Creative Writing, Community Outreach, Blogging, Facebook, Social Networking, Editing, Management, Public Relations, Nonprofits, Publicity, Communications Planning, Volunteer Management, Proofreading, Marketing Communications, Trade Shows, Event Management

Education
San Francisco State University   2011 — 2014
Master’s Degree, English Literature

California State University-Long Beach   2008 — 2011
BA, English Literature

Minendra Patel Minendra Patel Artesia, California Details
Minendra Patel's Specialty Coffee Association of America Experience January 2012 - May 2012
Job Paralegal/Case Manager at Consumers' Law Group, Inc.
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Consumers Law Group Inc   May 2015 - Present
Event Coordinating Experience   April 2002 - Present
Consumers Law Group Inc   October 2014 - May 2015
LCPtracker, Inc  December 2012 - March 2014
Specialty Coffee Association of America   January 2012 - May 2012
Raytheon Technical Services Company  July 2007 - July 2007
Strictly Scrapbooking   January 2004 - June 2004

Skills
Music, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Film Editing, Marketing, CRM, Recruiting, Public Relations, Social Networking, Event Planning, Event Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Email Marketing, Facebook, Leadership, Online Marketing, Management

Education
California State University-Fullerton   2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies

UCLA Extension Paralegal Training Program
Paralegal Certificate, Law

Gretchen Whitney High School

Elliot Gwinn Elliot Gwinn Long Beach, California Details
Elliot Gwinn's Specialty Coffee Association of America Experience December 2013 - Present
Job Personnel and Office Coordinator at Specialty Coffee Association of America
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Specialty Coffee Association of America   December 2013 - Present
Coffee Quality Institute  January 2013 - April 2014
Marron Lawyers   July 2013 - December 2013
Fresh Foods Cafe   September 2011 - January 2013
Seattle Marine and Fishing Supply Company   May 2011 - August 2011
Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC   May 2008 - January 2010

Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Hospitality, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Increase Efficiency, Strategic Devlopment, Time Management, Microsoft Word, Strategic Planning, Project Management, QuickBooks, Peachtree, Marketing, Long Term Business...

Education
Central Washington University   2012 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Political Anthropology

Washington State University   2007 — 2011
Political Science and Social Science

Franklin College, Switzerland   2008 — 2009
Political Science