Rich Abker
Experienced Specialty Coffee Consultant at Seeking New Opportunity- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Professional working proficiency
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Spanish Elementary proficiency
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Arabic Limited working proficiency
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Suzanna Lacagnina
I would highly recommend Rich Abker. He does a wonderful job taking care of my customers that choose Caffe D'arte as their coffee. Rich is a knowledgeable professional in all aspects of the coffee business and I feel comfortable knowing my customers are in good hands.
Liz Caluori
Rich has provided us an excellent product as well as on going espresso and coffee training.
Suzanna Lacagnina
I would highly recommend Rich Abker. He does a wonderful job taking care of my customers that choose Caffe D'arte as their coffee. Rich is a knowledgeable professional in all aspects of the coffee business and I feel comfortable knowing my customers are in good hands.
Liz Caluori
Rich has provided us an excellent product as well as on going espresso and coffee training.
Suzanna Lacagnina
I would highly recommend Rich Abker. He does a wonderful job taking care of my customers that choose Caffe D'arte as their coffee. Rich is a knowledgeable professional in all aspects of the coffee business and I feel comfortable knowing my customers are in good hands.
Liz Caluori
Rich has provided us an excellent product as well as on going espresso and coffee training.
Suzanna Lacagnina
I would highly recommend Rich Abker. He does a wonderful job taking care of my customers that choose Caffe D'arte as their coffee. Rich is a knowledgeable professional in all aspects of the coffee business and I feel comfortable knowing my customers are in good hands.
Liz Caluori
Rich has provided us an excellent product as well as on going espresso and coffee training.
Experience
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ُExploring New Opportunities
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Banking
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200 - 300 Employee
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Experienced Specialty Coffee Consultant
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Oct 2014 - Present
Develop Business Relationships Exceed Customer's Expectations Provide Solutions to Problems Motivate & Train For Success Provide Marketing Solutions Develop Business Relationships Exceed Customer's Expectations Provide Solutions to Problems Motivate & Train For Success Provide Marketing Solutions
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Caffe Darte Specialty Coffee Roaster
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Seattle Metro Area & Eastside
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Senior Area Manager
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Feb 2003 - Apr 2014
-Increased Sales -Developed company's first espresso training kit -Co-wrote first espresso training manual -Organized and conducted coffee seminars -Provided coffee & equipment solutions -Developed a strong networking team -Promoted brand loyalty -Established long term relationships -Increased Sales -Developed company's first espresso training kit -Co-wrote first espresso training manual -Organized and conducted coffee seminars -Provided coffee & equipment solutions -Developed a strong networking team -Promoted brand loyalty -Established long term relationships
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Sell-Thru Services/M&M Mars Candy
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Oregon & Washington
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District Sales & Merchandising Manager
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Jan 1997 - Dec 2002
-Expanded Customer Base -Grew Existing Business -Hired & Managed Merchandising Team -Improved Broker Relationships -Exceeded STS Company Goals -Exceeded M&M Mars Objectives -Led team by Example & Mentorship -Expanded Customer Base -Grew Existing Business -Hired & Managed Merchandising Team -Improved Broker Relationships -Exceeded STS Company Goals -Exceeded M&M Mars Objectives -Led team by Example & Mentorship
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Education
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1964 - 1968
Western Michigan University
BA, French Language & Culture, Sociology -
1955 - 1959
Carteret High/Woodbridge High
Graduated, College Preparatory Program
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