THOMAS ROBELOT
Flat Rock,NC
Summary
Entrepreneurial and creative Founder passionate about turning innovative ideas into tangible results. Always thinking of new ways to transform customer service standards. Experienced formulating and executing strategic plans, creating new products and services, and developing business opportunities. Track record of a successful business venture to maximize profits and deliver success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder and CEO
GRINDER’S KEEPERS COFFEE LLC
10.2021 - Current
- Coffee catering and roast distribution
- Barista training and education
- Coffee shop management and business consulting
- Skills: Web and graphic design, branding, marketing and promoting
Assistant Manager, Lead Barista, Coffee Educator
SWEETEN CREEK COFFEE
03.2020 - Current
- Creating and branding signature coffee beverages and monthly specials
- Social media proficient, monthly marketing and promoting
- Tracking Inventory and ordering weekly supplies
- Training, educating and hiring baristas
Barista, Lifestyle Blogger and Writer
THE WATERBIRD
07.2019 - Current
- Writing, editing lifestyle, and local restaurant and cuisine-related stories
Barista
ROUND EARTH ROASTERS
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Working register and espresso bar
- Cash exchange and closing registers
Product and Delivery Coordinator/Supervisor of Operations
Trulieve
06.2017 - 03.2019
- Educating patients on laws and policies concerning medical cannabis, proper usage and remedial effects
- Managing sales team and delivery drivers, patient consultation, data entry and budgeting
Freelance Journalist and Writer
FOLIO WEEKLY Magazine
08.2017 - 09.2018
- Published stories: articles, columns, editorials; photographer assistant
Intern
KYIV POST
07.2015 - 08.2015
- Wrote, edited and published articles
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications/Journalism
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC05.2016
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Midland Technical College
Columbia, SC05.2011
Skills
- Writing Skills: 10 years
- Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint, Excel and Internet
- Web and Graphic Design
- Branding
- Marketing and Promoting
- Growth Mindset
- Analytical & Critical Thinker
- Team Leadership
- Strategic Thinking
- Marketing
- Entrepreneurial and Innovative
Certification
UDEMY
Asheville, NC * 05/2022
Coffee Roasting Certification
ALLY
Greenville, SC * 10/2024
Coffee Sample Roasting Certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Founder and CEO
GRINDER’S KEEPERS COFFEE LLC
10.2021 - Current
Assistant Manager, Lead Barista, Coffee Educator
SWEETEN CREEK COFFEE
03.2020 - Current
Barista
ROUND EARTH ROASTERS
01.2020 - 03.2020
Barista, Lifestyle Blogger and Writer
THE WATERBIRD
07.2019 - Current
Freelance Journalist and Writer
FOLIO WEEKLY Magazine
08.2017 - 09.2018
Product and Delivery Coordinator/Supervisor of Operations
Trulieve
06.2017 - 03.2019
Intern
KYIV POST
07.2015 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications/Journalism
University of South Carolina
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Midland Technical College
UDEMY
Asheville, NC * 05/2022
Coffee Roasting Certification
ALLY
Greenville, SC * 10/2024
Coffee Sample Roasting Certification
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