Experience

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  Curated

  • Coffee and Espresso Expert - Sales and Content

    • May 2023 - Present

    Using knowledge of coffee and espresso equipment, I help people find the home or commercial coffee setup that fits their lifestyle, budget, and passion level.I also create written content specific to the coffee industry.

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  TokyoCoffee.org

  • Founder

    • Sep 2015 - Present

    Creating content and building a digital brand through multiple outlets. Reporting on and photographing the budding speciality coffee scene in Tokyo, Japan.

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  Freelance Writer and Blogger

  • Freelance Writer and Blogger

    • Sep 2015 - Present

    Blogging about travel, culture, food, and other special interests.

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  Small World Coffee

  • Store Manager

    • Sep 2013 - Apr 2015

    Oversaw day to day operations at the bustling Nassau street location including:-Personnel -Banking-Ordering-Quality Control-Customer Service

  • Barista

    • Nov 2010 - Sep 2013

    After an intensive training period in proper coffee extraction, customer service, and daily operations I was responsible for producing high quality drinks, giving customers a great experience, helping to keep the cafe clean, and other day to day functions of the business.

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  Japan Exchange and Teaching Program(me) (JET)

  • Gifu, Japan

  • Assistant Language Teacher

    • Jul 2008 - Jul 2010
    • Gifu, Japan

    Elementary School and Junior High School ALT in Mitake, Gifu.I created and led lessons in Elementary school, and assisted the school's English Teacher in Junior High Schools.During my time in Mitake I was periodically called upon for translation and interpretation help from the town offices. I also often gave short presentations and speeches to various town office staff mostly regarding culture and language. I have also taught workshops about elementary education to my peers during teaching conferences.

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  Tessier's General Store

  • Pawtucket, RI

  • Clerk

    • May 2006 - Jul 2008
    • Pawtucket, RI

    My family's store. Tessier's has been in our family for generations and I have worked there on and off since I was a young boy. It is now a hardware and paint store specializing in customer service, advice, and know-how. I learned so much about business, work ethics, and customer service here without even realizing it.