Adam Teitelbaum adt18@rcn.com Cell: 650.576.6859
Objectives
I am committed to pursuing work in an environment which combines high standards of green business practices with a sustainable business model. I am looking for a position in employee education - sales - marketing.
Accomplishments
• Founder of the first all organic coffee business in the San Francisco Bay Area – 1992, built sales to $375,000.00 per year. Managed over 300 accounts
• Developed package and executed logo design for Adam’s Organic Coffees
• Co-founder Organic Coffee Association (ORCA) - 1998, President, 2003-2004
• Speaker on organic coffee at national Specialty Coffee (SCAA) 1995 and 2004
• Negotiated contracts with and managed distribution network and food brokers
• Managed Organic, Fair Trade and Kosher certifications
• Voted Best Coffee in San Francisco by the National Poetry Association, 1997
Distinguishing Qualities
• Accomplished sales professional with 15+ years of management, sales, and marketing experience in organic foods
• Wide network of industry associates
• Pioneer in organic coffee industry
• Branding and trademark experience
• Successful copy writing and trademark registrations
• Comprehensive experience in operational aspects of marketing, sales and management techniques within an organization
• Skilled in customer relationship management, selling strategies and employee developmental training
Work History
2002 – 2005 Peerless Coffee and Tea Co. Oakland, CA
Director of Sales and Marketing for Adam’s Organic Coffees division.
• Developed sales and marketing strategies, wrote point of sale collateral materials copy
• Headed up sales force, managed distribution network and created promotional programs
1992 – 2002 Adam’s Organic Coffees
Established and managed Adam’s Organic Coffees the first all organic coffee company in Northern California.
• Designed logo, graphics and packaging
• Designed Blends
• Implemented marketing, advertising and promotional strategies.
• Managed payroll
• Managed merger of Adam’s Organic Coffees division with Peerless Coffee and Tea Co.
1990 - 1994 Top Banana Produce
Established and managed a wholesaling and distribution company specializing in exotic organic dried tropical fruits.
Education
1981 Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, University of California Santa Cruz, CA
1985 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photojournalism, Academy of Arts University, San Francisco, CA
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