
Hasan Alk
@hasanalk
I build and run food, beverage, retail, and product businesses from concept to operations.
What I'm looking for
I've launched and managed businesses across food and beverage, retail, and product-based industries, handling everything from branding and product development to supply chain, sales, and customer experience. Most recently, I managed daily operations and events at Copa DTSP, supporting its expansion from a restaurant into a café model.
Across Southside Coffee & Brew Bar, St. Pete Ferments, Karma Juice Bar, Lily Rose Jewelry Co., Just Hydrate, and Simo Juice, I've led teams, improved workflows, managed inventory and POS systems, developed products and recipes, and built vendor, wholesale, and client relationships.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Founder & Independent Operator
Self Employed
Jan 2016 - Present (10 years 8 months)
Launched and managed multiple small businesses across food & beverage, retail, and product-based industries, handling end-to-end operations and business development.
Manager
Copa DTSP
Oct 2024 - Dec 2025 (1 year 2 months)
Oversaw daily operations for a high-volume venue offering craft coffee, food, cocktails, and hookah, including staff training, inventory, and event coordination.
Lead Barista
Southside Coffee & Brew Bar
Oct 2022 - Oct 2024 (2 years)
Maintained quality control across coffee production and service, trained new hires, and managed shift operations including POS and inventory.
Operations Manager
St. Pete Ferments
Jan 2022 - Oct 2022 (9 months)
Managed production and distribution of fermented products, developed SOPs, and implemented a barcode-based inventory system.
Operations Manager
Karma Juice Bar
Aug 2021 - Nov 2021 (3 months)
Oversaw operations across two restaurants and one bar, managing a team of 18 and implementing new menus and POS systems.
General Manager
Lily Rose Jewelry Co.
Aug 2019 - Mar 2021 (1 year 7 months)
Led retail operations, sales strategy, and team management, including inventory, purchasing, and e-commerce development.
Owner / Founder
Just Hydrate
Aug 2017 - Mar 2020 (2 years 7 months)
Built and managed a beverage business end-to-end, including production, branding, sales, and distribution.
Operations Manager
Simo Juice
Jan 2016 - Jul 2017 (1 year 6 months)
Managed supply chain, procurement, and daily operations, and conducted market research and competitor analysis.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Tampa
Bachelor of Arts, Entrepreneurship & Advertising
Bachelor of Arts in Entrepreneurship and Advertising from the University of Tampa, completed in 2016.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Salary expectations
Job categories
Skills
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