Michael Stanton
Oxford,MS
Summary
Professional coffee specialist with hands-on experience in roasting and blending. Strong focus on quality control, flavor profiling, and optimizing roasting techniques. Reliable team player with proven track record in adapting to changing needs and achieving consistent results. Skilled in using roasting equipment, maintaining inventory, and developing wholesale client relationships.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Photographer
Mike Stanton Photography
01.2008 - Current
- Provides high quality photography in various settings, including maternity, engagement, live performances, headshots, graduation, architecture, and corporate photography
- Communicates with clients regarding vision and needs
- Contributes to regional and national publications
Custom Framer/ Retail Associate
The Frame Up
08.2014 - 12.2018
- Assisted customers in selecting and designing custom framing materials and layout
- Created custom framing for artwork, photography, and various memorabilia
- Organized inventory and framing materials
- Contacted customers regarding the status of their orders
- Delivered and hung frames as needed
Outside Sales Account Manager
The BankCard Group
08.2013 - 08.2014
- Responsible for cultivating new relationships with businesses that accept or need to begin to accept credit and debit cards
- This includes introducing the company, evaluating client needs, presenting solutions, and capitalizing on opportunities to close sales
Roaster/ Outside Sales Account Manager
High Point Coffee Roasters
01.2009 - 07.2013
- Directed the distribution of company sales.
- Created over 70 new wholesale customer accounts.
- Optimized roasting process for better flavor profiles and consistent product results.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing inquiries about product details or brewing techniques promptly and professionally.
- Created product labels and other marketing materials.
- Ensured proper delivery and maintenance of products and machinery to various businesses.
- Enhanced coffee quality by carefully selecting and blending beans from various origins.
- Maintained clean and well-organized work environment to ensure safety and efficiency during the roasting process.
- Maintained detailed database of prospects and customers.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of top-quality coffee beans at competitive prices.
- Maintained coffee quality by adhering to guidelines, product specifications, and quality procedures.
- Operated ground or roasted coffee controls and equipment.
- Performed troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and sanitation procedures.
- Identified and resolved equipment malfunctions, jamming or spillage.
- Checked raw materials against desired quality and quantity levels.
- Inspected equipment before starting each production run and calibrated settings to meet order specifications.
- Implemented sustainable sourcing practices, supporting ethically-produced coffee beans while maintaining high-quality standards.
Director of Distribution
Nautilus Publishing
08.2006 - 12.2008
- Provided organizational and administrative support to publisher and director
- Organized underwriting research
- Provided translation assistance
- Supervised in the distribution of 1 million + periodicals
Case Worker
Lutheran Episcopal Services in Mississippi, Star-Fishers
09.2005 - 08.2006
- Accessed available resources to displaced evacuees of Hurricane Katrina
- Administered client screening and direct services assistance
- Developed policy for client services
- Performed client data entry
- Identified and solicited financial gifts and assets for storm relief
Instructor
Earth Lab Environmental Center at Gray Center: Episcopal Camp and Conference Center
09.2001 - 09.2004
- Responsible for curriculum development/implementation
- Coordinated, trained, and supervised part-time/volunteer staff
- Conducted classroom instruction to school and other organizational groups
- Identified individuals and organizations for program financial support
- Assisted in developing mission statement, philosophy, program phases, and long-term goals
Education
Paramedic Licensure -
University Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medical Technology
Jackson, MS05.2007
B. A. - Psychology, Minor-Spanish
University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS05.1999
Skills
- Ability to work effectively without supervision
- Creative
- Competent in Spanish
- Client communication
- Strong negotiation skills
- Supplier relationship management
- Supplier relationship management
Timeline
Custom Framer/ Retail Associate
The Frame Up
08.2014 - 12.2018
Outside Sales Account Manager
The BankCard Group
08.2013 - 08.2014
Roaster/ Outside Sales Account Manager
High Point Coffee Roasters
01.2009 - 07.2013
Professional Photographer
Mike Stanton Photography
01.2008 - Current
Director of Distribution
Nautilus Publishing
08.2006 - 12.2008
Case Worker
Lutheran Episcopal Services in Mississippi, Star-Fishers
09.2005 - 08.2006
Instructor
Earth Lab Environmental Center at Gray Center: Episcopal Camp and Conference Center
09.2001 - 09.2004
Paramedic Licensure -
University Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medical Technology
B. A. - Psychology, Minor-Spanish
University of Mississippi
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