Javier Castanos Jimenez
Ulster Park
Summary
I am Mexico City born and raised. I started my career in marketing and comercial departments of a large communication companies such as Televisa and Financiero Bloomberg TV in Mexico City. in 2020, I immigrated to the United States with my wife.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Little Loaf
New Paltz
03.2025 - Current
- Prepared and cooked a variety of dishes, ensuring high quality and presentation standards
- Followed recipes and portion control guidelines to consistently deliver delicious meals
- Maintained a clean and organized work area, adhering to sanitation regulations
- Trained new cooks on proper cooking techniques, safety procedures, and menu items
- Ensured compliance with health codes and regulations during food handling, storage, and preparation stages
- Managed multiple orders simultaneously during peak hours while maintaining accuracy
- Managed food inventory, minimizing waste and optimizing cost efficiency
Culinary Professional
Bread Alone Bakery
Boiceville
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Developed and implemented standardized recipes, resulting in improved efficiency and consistency across all menu items
- Maintained a clean and organized kitchen environment, adhering to strict sanitation standards
- Conducted regular inventory checks to monitor ingredient levels and prevent shortages or wastage
- Participate in high-volume savory preparation for Hudson Valley cafes and New York City greenmarkets.
- Work with a variety of culinary equipment, including solar-powered appliances and traditional woodfired ovens.
- Engage in cross-functional teamwork to deliver high-quality products, including sauces and proteins.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of recipes, techniques, and equipment.
- Work efficiently and precisely while contributing positively to the workplace culture.
Coffee Roaster Assistant
Gregorys Coffee
Brooklyn
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisting with the setup of equipment, ensuring all necessary materials are available for roasting
- Monitoring the roasting process, adjusting variables such as temperature and time to achieve desired roast profiles.
- Conducting quality control checks on roasted beans to ensure they meet standards.
- Cleaning roasting equipment and maintaining cleanliness in the roasting area to uphold hygiene and safety standards.
- Assisting in packaging roasted coffee beans and labeling them accurately for shipment or retail.
- Keeping track of roasted coffee inventory and raw materials to ensure continuous production.
- Learning about different coffee varieties, roast profiles, and evolving techniques under experienced roasters
Chef
La Vegana Taqueria
Seattle
05.2021 - 11.2023
- Concept development, recipe development, and ingredient sourcing for vegan Mexican popups
- Prep, cooking, and plating for popups around the Hudson Valley and Seattle (pre-orders and live orders)
- Taking orders, serving food, and engaging with customers and popup partners
- Set up, break down, and cleaning of pop-up set up.
- Https://www.instagram.com/laveganataqueria?igsh=dms5NnNlYms5ZzAz
Cook
PCC Community Markets
Seattle
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Prep, cook, & package grab-and-go sandwiches, salads & meals sold in the coop (8 recipes per day)
- Prep, cook, and package special orders for catering
- Inventory, quality control, & cleaning my workstation before and after shift and in between recipes
Co-founder // Head of Production & Operations
Colab Cold Brew
Ciudad de México
03.2016 - 01.2021
- Launched Mexico City's first cold brew coffee company
- Recipe development and sourcing (coffee, bottles, equipment, etc.)
- Production and inventory management for up to 700 bottles a day (includes cleaning space, washing bottles, filling bottles each time)
- Menu design, set-up, bartending, taking orders, and collecting payments at music festivals, surf festivals, film premieres, design week, and more. (More than 1,000 orders/day at Bahidora.)
- Hosted educational tasting events to introduce people to cold brew
- Management of event team, production assistant, and sales representatives
- Sales, account management, and distribution to 60+ hospitality businesses
Marketing Coordinator
Television Educativa (MéxicoX)
Mexico City
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Assisted in the development and execution of marketing campaigns, including social media, email marketing, and content creation
- Conducted market research to identify target audiences and gather insights for campaign optimization
- Monitored and analyzed key performance metrics to measure the effectiveness of marketing initiatives
- Cultivated relationships with media outlets to secure press coverage for company news or product launches
Ejecutivo de cuenta
Bloomberg Industry Group
Mexico City
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive marketing plan that resulted in increase in brand awareness
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to launch new products, resulting in revenue growth.
- Implemented targeted email marketing campaigns that resulted in a increase in open rates and click-through rates
- Utilized CRM software to track leads, manage customer relationships, and analyze sales data for strategic decision-making
Gerente Comercial
Televisa
Mexico City
01.2008 - 08.2012
- Developed and implemented strategic sales plans to penetrate new markets.
- Negotiated key contracts with major clients.
- Established strong relationships with key accounts, resulting in repeat business and referrals
- Managed the entire sales cycle from prospecting to closing deals, consistently achieving high conversion rates
- Identified customer pain points and developed tailored solutions that addressed their specific needs, leading to increased customer satisfaction.
- Created comprehensive sales reports analyzing KPIs such as conversion rates, average deal size, and pipeline velocity for senior management review
Education
BA - Communications & Marketing
Iberoamericana University
Mexico City, MX01.2006
Associate's degree -
Trade school
High school diploma or GED -
Bachelor's degree - Communications
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Grilling
- Vegetarian cuisine
- Food prep
- Cooking
- Coffee roasting
- Coffee brewing
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite
- Proficient in Google Workspace
- Proficient in Square
- Proficient in Clip
- Proficient in Señor Pago (Mexican equivalent of Stripe)
Certification
- Driver's License
- Food Handler Certification
Languages
- English, 90% fluent
- Spanish, Native
Native Language
Spanish
Timeline
Cook
Little Loaf
03.2025 - Current
Culinary Professional
Bread Alone Bakery
08.2024 - 03.2025
Coffee Roaster Assistant
Gregorys Coffee
11.2023 - 05.2024
Cook
PCC Community Markets
08.2022 - 12.2022
Chef
La Vegana Taqueria
05.2021 - 11.2023
Co-founder // Head of Production & Operations
Colab Cold Brew
03.2016 - 01.2021
Marketing Coordinator
Television Educativa (MéxicoX)
01.2016 - 12.2016
Ejecutivo de cuenta
Bloomberg Industry Group
01.2014 - 12.2014
Gerente Comercial
Televisa
01.2008 - 08.2012
BA - Communications & Marketing
Iberoamericana University
Associate's degree -
Trade school