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Logan Allender

Austin,TX

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Atlas Coffee Club and Cuvee Coffee, excelling in strategic planning, team management, and a commitment to coffee sustainability. Passionate about fostering integrity in business practices, with a willingness to physically commit and get hands-on when needed. Spearheaded initiatives that tripled revenue, enhanced operational efficiency, and earned industry accolades. Expert in operations management and innovation, driving significant cost savings and procurement growth, all while maintaining a strong focus on ethical and sustainable coffee sourcing.



Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Coffee

Atlas Coffee Club
08.2019 - Current
  • Developed and implemented high-performing roasting and shipping processes for direct-to-consumer (DTC) coffee subscription, which have been recognized as industry-leading models for replication.
  • Led and managed a team of 50+ employees across five departments in Austin during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring job security while driving the company to triple its revenue in the same year.
  • Project-managed the leasing, construction, and design of a 25,000 sq. ft. facility, overseeing budgeting, cash flow, and operational readiness.
  • Strengthened food safety protocols, achieving Kosher and Organic certifications by designing and implementing HACCP plans and conducting team training.
  • Cultivated a culture of continuous improvement by establishing open communication channels, empowering employees, and driving innovation.
  • Managed the annual coffee procurement budget, achieving 202% growth while reducing unit costs by 7.5% (2020-2024)

Operations Manager | Green Buyer

Cuvee Coffee
12.2011 - 03.2017
  • Enhanced processes for high-quality coffee roasting and shipping, ensuring consistency and operational efficiency.
  • Led product development for an award-winning RTD coffee product, earning the 2019 Imbibe "Most Innovative Packaging" recognition.
  • Project-managed the construction of a 10,000 sq. ft. brewery, achieving SQF Level 1 Food Safety certification during my tenure.
  • Optimized international logistics for coffee importation, aligning with sales forecasting to reduce aged inventory, resulting in annual savings of $150K.
  • Supervised a team of 6 across operations, including roasting, fulfillment, delivery, and cold brew production.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
12-2011

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Project Management
  • Operations Implementation
  • CQI Post Harvest Processing - Expert
  • CQI Q Grader - Arabica
  • Can make your Car go Faster

Timeline

Director of Coffee

Atlas Coffee Club
08.2019 - Current

Operations Manager | Green Buyer

Cuvee Coffee
12.2011 - 03.2017

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Texas A&M University

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