Kyle Conner
Honolulu,HI
Summary
Training Manager in the specialty coffee industry with 10+ years of experience looking to unite consumers, farmers, and industry professionals through innovative and personalized education, and team building.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager on Duty/ In Store Trainer
Drip Studio HNL
Honolulu, Hawaii
05.2024 - Current
- Manage cafe staff members, and perform multiple managerial tasks on shift
- Communicate consistently with customers and co-workers, and uphold quality standards
- Train staff members on coffee standards via SCA standards/guideline
- Facilitate and organize extended education courses/outreach to community members
Props Master
Diamondhead Theatre
Honolulu, Hawaii
05.2024 - Current
- Managed prop inventory and organized storage for efficient access.
- Developed, managed and maintained a comprehensive props inventory system.
- Constructed and repaired props using various materials and tools.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure props aligned with design vision.
Senior Training Manager
Colectivo Coffee Roasters
Milwaukee/Madison, WI; Chicago, IL
08.2018 - 11.2023
- Teach and manage all aspects of barista education and all staff roles across 21 cafes in the Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago markets as well as all wholesale partners.
- Develop and update coffee curriculum as relevant to coffee industry standards, including training module creation, educational packets, job aides, and video content.
- Create, design, and implement personalized training programs to producer partners at origin
- Manage and oversee drink innovation program responsible for seasonal menu changes, drink specials, and wholesale consultation
- Lead and direct several area Lead Trainers, Lightning Rod (In store trainer) Program, Backstage Barista Program, and Colectivo Community Corps Program
- Coordinate special coffee related events to build and maintain a coffee culture that is open to staff and community
Adjunct Faculty Member
Escuela Verde
Milwaukee, WI
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Create, design, and implement an introductory Theater curriculum for 12 neuro divergent students
- Multitask classroom content execution by adjusting teaching styles multiple times in lessons depending on the student's needs
- Partner with community artists to design personalized lessons on various theater topics
- Culminated in a public performance of original pieces created by students
Education
B.A. - Theater Arts
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI01.2015
Skills
- Google Suite
- Photoshop
- InDesign
- Illustrator
- Acrobat
- Premiere Pro
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Basic Spanish/German
Certification
- SCA Barista Skills Certified - Foundation, Intermediate, Professional
- SCA Brewing Skills Certified - Foundation, Intermediate
- SCA Sensory Skill Certified - Foundation, Intermediate
Timeline
Props Master
Diamondhead Theatre
05.2024 - Current
Manager on Duty/ In Store Trainer
Drip Studio HNL
05.2024 - Current
Adjunct Faculty Member
Escuela Verde
03.2023 - 06.2023
Senior Training Manager
Colectivo Coffee Roasters
08.2018 - 11.2023
B.A. - Theater Arts
Marquette University