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Caleb Walker

Rice Lake,WI

Summary

Dynamic entrepreneur and business expert with a proven track record at RamsHead Coffee Roasters/Cold Smoke Coffeehouse/Bear Lake Coffee Company, achieving 2.5 million in annual revenue. Skilled in SCA Certified Cupping Protocols and adept at managing teams of 40+ employees. Recognized for award-winning coffee production and business excellence and exceptional customer relations, driving business growth and excellence in the coffee industry thru locally owned and operated businesses built upon strategic positioning in the global coffee industry.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Coffee/Operations

Bear Lake Coffee Company
01.2024 - 06.2025
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
  • Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
  • Help found from the ground up a rapidly growing company from $0/month to $40,000/month in online coffee sales in 1.5 years time
  • Help to strategically position Bear Lake Coffee as one of the premier Coffee Roasters in the Country thru online marketing and working with the World Coffee Review Board for excellence in business.

Wholesale and Online Coffee Roaster/Founder/Owner

RamsHead Coffee Roasters
10.2017 - 12.2023
  • Founded, owned and operated RamsHead Coffee Roasters as a single person roaster
  • Moved raw materials and finished products by hand or with help of forklifts and other equipment.
  • Inspected equipment before starting each production run and calibrated settings to meet order specifications.
  • Performed all job tasks of the business including: Coffee Roasting, Sourcing, packaging, shipping, accounts payable and receivable, marketing and merchandising
  • Performed troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and sanitation procedures.
  • Operated ground or roasted coffee controls and equipment.
  • Yearly annual revenue of roughly $500K, roasting approximately 1500lbs of coffee per week
  • Conducted professional training for other coffeehouse, managers and owners in coffee prep, cuppings, espresso extraction and latte art.
  • Lead SCA certified cuppings and very familiar with SCA protocols scoring, and Q grader standards for evaluating coffee
  • Produced over 50 coffees scoring 92 points or higher through Coffee Review, and recipient of numerous roasting awards; including being recognized on the top 30 coffees of the year in 2022 through Coffee Review.
  • Daily Roasted, Packaged and shipped coffee across the country with a guaranteed 24 hour roast and ship time per order.

Founder/Owner of Multi Location Coffeehouse

Cold Smoke Coffeehouse
09.2011 - 09.2023
  • Founded, built and grew a local retail coffee company across 3 locations with full bakeries and drive thrus, each seating 150+ patrons
  • Gross Annual Sales roughly 1.7 million
  • Lead our business successfully through the Covid Crash and sold the business in September of 2023.
  • Managed all day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions, as well as train and oversee location managers, office mangers, supervisors and other lead team members.
  • Managed Teams of 40+ employees across 3 locations, and acted as head of HR
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations, hand selection all products and sales programs
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
  • Voted Bozeman's Best Coffeehouse/Cafe for over 10 years consecutively
  • Recipient of the Bozeman's 40 under 40 Entrepreneur of the Year in 2018

Youth Pastor

Journey Church
01.2005 - 12.2010
  • Scheduled and managed teams of youth volunteers.
  • Planned weekly groups as well as special events and overnight retreats.
  • Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
  • Oversaw youth ministry budget and tracked all expenses.

Archery Technician

Montana Archery Supply
06.1998 - 08.2004
  • Followed instructions according to specific customer requests, customizing archery setups and installing accessories as directed.
  • Adhered to established policies and procedures related to safety, loss prevention and sales regulations.
  • Led engaging instructional store seminars about archery and bow hunting for customers.
  • Managed daily workflow and performed arrow cutting, fletching, accessory installation and re-stringing.
  • Built and established positive relationships with patrons, team members and supervisors.

Education

Master of Arts - Outdoor Education

Yellowstone Theological Seminary
Bozeman, MT
06.2024

Graduate Certificate - Barista/Roaster

Bellissimo Coffee Advisors
Portland Oregon
09.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies

Montana Bible College
Bozeman, MT
05.2008

Skills

  • Licensed Q Grader
  • Skilled in SCA Certified Cupping Protocols/Evaluation
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Quickbooks, Shopify, RoastLog/Cropster, WhenIWork, and generally computer literate
  • Familiar with a LARGE range of coffee equipment operations and manufactures including LaMarzocco, Synesso, San Remo, Mazzer, Compak, Baratza, Fellow, Diedrich, San Franciscan, Ikawa, Probat, Proaster, Mahlkonig, Bunn, Curtis, etc
  • Strong ability to mange and oversee customer relations and B2B business operations and networking
  • Strong portfolio relationships with coffee farms, producers, and importers across the greater coffee community
  • Strong HR Management and Employee Retention with teams of 40 across multiple locations
  • Oversight and ability to manage a Multi Million Dollar Business Annually across multiple sites and locations
  • Proficient in competition level latte art
  • Proficient in High End Coffee Sourcing, Roasting and sale of Top Shelf Award Winning Coffees from Across the Globe Skilled in sales to both B2B customers and direct to consumer sales through web based platforms, specifically Shopify

Accomplishments

    -2018, 40 under 40 entrepreneur of the year in 2018 in Bozeman MT

    -Graduate from Bellissimo Coffee Advisors

    -Graduate of Seattle Business Coffee School at the Seattle Barista Academy

    -Voted Best Cafe/Coffeehouse in Bozeman, Montana over 10 consecutive years

    -Winner of more than 100, 92+ scoring coffees through Coffee Review Since 2017

    -Recipient on the Top 30 Coffees/Roasters of the year in 2022,2023 and 2024 through Coffee Review

    -Fully Licensed Q Grader thru the Coffee Quality Institute. License Expires May 2028

Certification

Serve Safe Food Certified

Wholesale Food Manufacturing License

OSHA Fork Life Operation Certified

Timeline

Director of Coffee/Operations

Bear Lake Coffee Company
01.2024 - 06.2025

Wholesale and Online Coffee Roaster/Founder/Owner

RamsHead Coffee Roasters
10.2017 - 12.2023

Founder/Owner of Multi Location Coffeehouse

Cold Smoke Coffeehouse
09.2011 - 09.2023

Youth Pastor

Journey Church
01.2005 - 12.2010

Archery Technician

Montana Archery Supply
06.1998 - 08.2004

Master of Arts - Outdoor Education

Yellowstone Theological Seminary

Graduate Certificate - Barista/Roaster

Bellissimo Coffee Advisors

Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies

Montana Bible College

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