RORyan Odonoghue
@ryanodonoghue
Experienced events coordinator with a passion for specialty coffee.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
As an Events Coordinator for the Specialty Coffee Association, I have successfully managed logistics for major expos, including the upcoming Expo 2024 in Chicago and Expo 2025 in Houston. My role involves coordinating awards, managing judge recruitment, and ensuring seamless execution of events that celebrate innovation in the coffee industry.
With a rich background in coffee roasting and beverage management, I have honed my skills in customer service, training, and quality control. My experience as a Beverage Manager and Owner has equipped me with a deep understanding of the coffee supply chain, from sourcing green coffee to delivering exceptional customer experiences. I am passionate about fostering relationships within the coffee community and sharing my knowledge through education and workshops.
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Events Coordinator
Specialty Coffee Association
Feb 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)
Coordinated shipping and logistics for Expo 2024 Chicago and Expo 2025 Houston. Managed the Best New Product and Coffee Design Awards, including judge recruitment, entry intake, and trophy presentation.
Owner / Roaster
Tin Roof Coffee
Jan 2019 - Sep 2023 (4 years 8 months)
Sourced green coffee, managed roasting, sales, and inventory for the coffee business.
Mobile Event Lead
Nearby Coffee
May 2023 - Sep 2023 (4 months)
Executed events serving 35-400 guests using a coffee truck. Trained baristas and assisted with coffee purchasing and deliveries.
Beverage Manager / Coffee Roaster
Good Strangers
Jun 2020 - Aug 2023 (3 years 2 months)
Managed the cafe’s coffee program, provided customer service, roasted coffee, and trained employees on procedures.
Coffee Roaster / Head of Sales / Technician
Virgin Islands Coffee Roasters
Jun 2018 - Jan 2019 (7 months)
Handled green coffee ordering, roasting, wholesale sales, and client training while maintaining coffee equipment.
Specialty Coffee Roaster / Quality Control / Educator
Texas Coffee Traders
May 2015 - May 2018 (3 years)
Sourced and graded green coffee, managed roasting, and hosted cuppings and training workshops.
Retail Manager
Texas Coffee Traders
Mar 2014 - May 2018 (4 years 2 months)
Provided customer service, managed inventory, and educated staff and customers in a retail coffee environment.
Assistant Manager
Austin Java City Hall
Aug 2012 - Mar 2014 (1 year 7 months)
Managed customer service and collaborated with upper management to ensure efficient workflow.
Roaster / General Manager
Tazza Mia
Aug 2011 - Jun 2012 (10 months)
Roasted coffee, managed inventory, and trained staff in a coffee roasting environment.
Roaster
Austin Java / Evergreen Coffee Company
Dec 2009 - Jun 2011 (1 year 6 months)
Roasted and packaged coffee orders while managing inventory and hosting events.
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