Brandon Smyth

• Performed troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and sanitation procedures.
• Conducted internal recall investigations for product not meeting specifications.
• Maintained coffee quality by adhering to guidelines, product specifications and quality procedures.
• Communicated to manufacturing partners and monitored machine performance issues to minimize downtime.
• Recorded machine settings and amount of product processed in company database for internal and regulatory recordkeeping requirements.

• Managed day-to-day business operations.
• Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
• Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
• Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
• Designed Branding
• Managed Website
• Directed GC in build out process

branding, website, coffee selection, coffee importing, QA, training, managed wholesale

• Grew and maintained a large business that started in my garage with a rebuilt 1.5 kilo Probatino.
• Created Branding & Design.
• Worked in tandem with grocery stores to promote and demonstrate our products.
• Worked Directly with Farmers to ensure consistent raw coffee pricing.
• Started the Wholesale Division of our company. Went from 100lbs to 5,000lbs per week under my guidance.
• Standardized company vocabulary and culture.
• Supervised Importing raw coffee from around the world with several experimental processes and varietals.
• Supervised installation of a 20 Kilo Samiac, two 35 Kilo Proasters, and a four barrel Probat sample roaster.